Who We Aređ
Hey there, welcome to our shop! Our names are Mandy and Nathan, and we are the couple behind Hello Surprises â weâre so happy youâre here!!
Our love for Sanrio and kawaii culture goes way back (like years and years). Growing up, I was obsessed with characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll. But it wasnât until we visited Tokyo together roughly 5 years ago that everything truly clicked.
Walking through the little shops in Japan, we saw Sanrio items we had never seen before â plushies, accessories, blind boxes, and rare collectibles that felt like hidden treasures. The level of detail, the quality, the packaging⌠it was on a whole different level. It was like stepping into a dream â and we didnât want to leave!
That trip changed everything. We knew right then that we wanted to find a way to share that same feeling with others â the joy of discovering something cute, authentic, and special.
With my boyfriend's background in designing websites and my experience with managing social media for big brands, we created Hello Surprises â a small, passion-filled shop where we source 100% licensed Sanrio items directly from trusted suppliers in Japan! Weâre not a big company. Itâs just the two of us, working late nights, packing orders with care, and doing everything we can to bring you a bit of that Hello Kitty magic.
Every order means the world to us. Whether youâre a lifelong collector or just starting your Sanrio journey, we hope you feel the love and effort we pour into this shop every single day.
Thank you for being here! Truly.
â With love,
Mandy & Nathan (The Hello Surprises Team)đ