For fifty years, her facial features have largely remained unchanged. But as Sanrio illustrator Yuko Yamaguchi, who oversaw ...

Now in the year of Hello Kitty's big 5-0, the feline's branded merchandise brims from Asian supermarket shelves and calls out ...

Toyologist' Peter Jenkinson reveals the biggest trends of the year - and the activities, gadgets and puzzles that your ...

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.

The beloved character Hello Kitty turned 50 last Friday. She’s grown from a Japanese character to a global icon. Retired University of Hawaiʻi anthropology professor Christine Yano reflects on the ...

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

To celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary, the newly opened Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is adding three limited-time treats to their menu. Kicking off on Hello Kitty ...

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

Originally created by Ikuko Shimizu for Sanrio in 1974, Hello Kitty celebrates her 50th birthday on Friday. The beloved ...

There have been anniversary editions 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 ...