Hello Kitty turns 50 today. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday ...

The bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...

As Hello Kitty's commercial success expanded beyond Asia, so did her personal profile. By the late 1970s, Sanrio revealed the ...

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

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other ...

TOKYO, Oct 13 — Imagine stoic-looking police officers, all decked out in their sharp uniforms, busting out adorable dance moves to a jingle that sounds like it should be played during nap time. Yep, ...

Editor’s note: This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. Kamika, founded in the Genroku Era (1688-1704) of the Edo Period ...

Editor’s note: This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. You might easily mistake Katayama Bunzaburo Shoten's colorful ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 today. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday ...

Production Kawaii announced on social media that the agency is closing, and all of the company’s Vtubers will go indie. The outlet’s last day will be November 30, 2024, but all performers are ...

Hello Kitty is the epitome of Japan's "kawaii" – cute – soft power, and she is the mascot of a campaign promoting good tourist etiquette in Tokyo. Posters celebrating the 50th anniversary are on ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...