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

She emerged as “the perfect post-war icon”, agrees Roland Kelts of Waseda University. “Japan’s warrior nation was shoved ...

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

(AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) Hello Kitty turns 50 today. Befitting a pop icon at midlife ... of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence.

Tokyo: Hello Kitty, the adorable character that has adorned everything from handbags to rice cookers, celebrates her 50th ...

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

Hello Kitty, the beloved pop icon, celebrated 50 years on Friday, continuing to charm fans worldwide and drive Sanrio’s ...

TOKYO — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife ... of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence.

“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 ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife ... a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence.