At least four claw (or crane) machine-only businesses have opened in the past year, drawing kids and adults alike in search of entertainment and Japanese prizes, like Hello Kitty or Pokémon plushies.

The beloved character Hello Kitty turned 50 last Friday. She’s grown from a Japanese character to a global icon. Retired ...

Bay Area Hello Kitty fans have a reason to celebrate. The Japanese company Sanrio that created Hello Kitty has announced a ...

Sanrio accomplished no easy feat, maintaining the brand as a pop culture powerhouse for over 50 years. From being featured on ...

At the Sanrio Puroland theme park outside Tokyo this week, fans are marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic Japanese character, Hello Kitty. The park in Tama City offers attractions, live shows, ...

Hello Kitty is celebrating her 50th birthday, but who is she anyway? Here's some history on the girl — not cat.

Hello Kitty turned 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought ...

As Hello Kitty turns 50 this month, CNN’s Hanako Montgomery meets one of the iconic Japanese character’s superfans who has collected more than 10,000 Hello Kitty items over the past 36 years.

Hello Kitty is celebrating her 50th birthday, but who is she anyway? Here's some history on the girl — not cat.

The character is beloved by millions worldwide and has been the face of its parent company, Sanrio, for half a century.

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

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