Sales of Hello Kitty products flourished in Japan between the 1980s and mid-1990s. Much of the company’s earlier merchandise was aimed at young girls, including school supplies and personal care ...
Hello Kitty, arguably Japan's best loved creation ... But these jumps in demand for the firm's products were not sustainable, says Yasuki Yoshioka of investment company SMBC Nikko.
The monarch was feting a figure more recognisable than any billionaire or emissary: Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year. The character was created by Shimizu Yuko, a Japanese illustrator ...
Since first appearing on a coin purse in 1974, Hello Kitty's appeal has transcended generations. Collector Victoria Kyriakopoulos says the Japanese icon continues to evolve.