Hello Kitty has already found its way onto bus and aircraft services -- and is now set to make its debut on Japan's iconic bullet train.

West Japan Railway will launch

"Hello Kitty Shinkansen" services on its bullet train line connecting Osaka and Fukuoka later this year, the company said this week.

In collaboration with Hello Kitty creator Sanrio, the exterior of the bullet train will be decorated with images of the character and its trademark red ribbon, said the rail company, known as JR West.

The interior of one train car will have full Hello Kitty decorations, the company said, adding: "It will be decorated snappily and adorably."