There are few mascots in the world who can say they are as loved as Hello Kitty. Created by Yuko Shimizu, the iconic cute kitty has become a symbol of all things kawaii. With billions of dollars in ...
As this year marks Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, there will surely be a range of collaborations and eye-catching merchandise that celebrate Sanrio’s internationally known Japanese character. Now ...
MOST HAVE to wait until their centenary to receive birthday wishes from the king of Britain. But King Charles III made an exception for “a self-made entrepreneur worth billions of dollars and a unicef ...
TOKYO — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...
A staff member poses with Hello Kitty at the CUTE exhibition in London, on January 24, 2024. CUTE is the first major exhibition to examine the complex "power of cuteness." Editor at Large She’s one of ...