Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional ...

The character is beloved by millions worldwide and has been the face of its parent company, Sanrio, for half a century.

She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, ...

Bay Area Hello Kitty fans have a reason to celebrate. The Japanese company Sanrio that created Hello Kitty has announced a ...

The opening of the Build-A-Bear x Hello ... adults and children alike. (Build-A-Bear) Hello Kitty fans who can’t make it to Westfield Century City can make their own Red Bow Hello Kitty plush at ...

The famous Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Truck is making its way back to the Valley and to Tucson with new merch! Here's a sneak ...

Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is adding three limited-time treats to their menu to celebrate ...

At least four claw (or crane) machine-only businesses have opened in the past year, drawing kids and adults alike in search of entertainment and Japanese prizes, like Hello Kitty or Pokémon plushies.

TOKYO -- Hello ... of merchandise ranging from pet collars, cosmetics and McDonald's Happy Meals to Crocs and a Baccarat crystal figurine. A gold coin pendant with the image of Hello Kitty holding ...

which sells a wide variety of Hello Kitty and Friends merchandise. The store is also selling a few 50th anniversary items to celebrate Hello Kitty including a loungefly backpack, stationary ...

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 ...