Miffy is not Japanese

Did you know that:

1. Miffy was Dutch, not Japanese. She does look a bit like 'Hello Kitty' and is very popular in Japan. I think it's the expression in the eyes.
2. Miffy's real name is 'Nijntje'?
3. You can buy Nijntje shaped biscuits?
4. There is a Miffy shop 

De Winkel van Nijntje

Scheldestraat 61

1078 GH Amsterdam

tel: 020 6648054

email: winkel@dewinkelvannijntje.nl

5. ...and a Miffy museum called 'The House of Miffy'.

6. Nijntje is short for 'konijntje', which means 'little rabbit'.