The new Japan hotel where guests can check in but not stay

One new Tokyo hotel is letting guests in, but they aren’t allowed to rest their heads (Picture: Getty Images)

Japan has become synonymous with a great many things: ramen, cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji, and Pokémon to name but a few.

When you think of the Land of the Rising Sun, you likely also think of Hello Kitty, an adorable feline character sporting a signature red bow, created in 1974 by Yuko Shimizu.

These days, you can buy pretty much anything with her little face on it, from pens and t-shirts to pillows and keychains.

Until earlier this year, there was even a ...