The beloved character Hello Kitty turned 50 last Friday. She’s grown from a Japanese character to a global icon. Retired ...
Yano is recognized for her expertise in cultural anthropology and Japanese popular culture. She is author of the 2013 book ...
Half a century since the “birth” of pop icon Hello Kitty, the cute character’s fame shows no sign of fading – and she’s still ...
Sanrio accomplished no easy feat, maintaining the brand as a pop culture powerhouse for over 50 years. From being featured on ...
Hello Kitty turns 50! Created by Sanrio in 1974, she’s become a global icon. UH Mānoa professor Christine Yano credits her ...