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Japan 2008 Day 12: Tokyo (Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Whisper of the Heart)

Seiseki-Sakuragaoka was the inspiration for the location used in the animation film 「耳をすませば」 (Whisper of the Heart).

Well, sad though it may be - eventually we decided we have seen everything and therefore it was time to leave Sanrio Puroland (sob!).

The last show we caught was "Fairytale Under The Sea" - this one had lots and lots of dancing, and has an underwater theme.

Sanrio Puroland's parade (Believe) is a homage to all those fans young and old who have "believed" in Hello Kitty for most of their lives.

The next show we watched was a version of the Nutcracker ballet, but starring Hello Kitty and her family. This ends with a cabaret show!

The first show we attended at Sanrio Puroland is a fairytale called "Someday II" (obviously a sequel to Someday I).

Sanrio Puroland hosts musicals, restaurants, attractions, and theme rides based on Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and more.

Today we decided to head out of Tokyo towards the sprawling western suburbs of Tama New Town. The commercial centre is called Tama Center.