The monarch was feting a figure more recognisable than any billionaire or emissary: Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year. The ...

A visitor looks at giant Hello Kitty display at the exhibition "As ... a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence.

Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary with special themed treats and an exclusive merch ...

Yano is recognized for her expertise in cultural anthropology and Japanese popular culture. She is author of the 2013 book ...

These efforts laid what we might term the first “geological layer” of Hello Kitty’s US strategy. Over time, each generation’s collective memory of the cute Japanese knick-knacks that they ...

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- and is still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple design of ...

“My mother gave me Hello Kitty stationery and school supplies like pencil cases and plastic boards. When I saw them, I thought they were so cute, and they quickly became my favorite. That’s ...

The celebration of the Japanese pop culture icon cuts across commerce, fashion and entertainment, guided by the elusive ...

TOKYO -- Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday ... stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited ...