She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, ...

Originally created by Ikuko Shimizu for Sanrio in 1974, Hello Kitty celebrates her 50th birthday on Friday. The beloved ...

Hello Kitty just celebrated a very special birthday — she just turned the big 5-0.Created in Sanrio in 1974, Hello Kitty has ...

Two iconic brands, Fender and Hello Kitty®, unveiled a limited-edition global collection to celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th ...

Hello Kitty Mega Fest will feature a lineup of local DJs who will mix techno with sprinkles of dubstep, breaks, and electro.

Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary with special themed treats and an exclusive merch ...

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 ...

The beloved character Hello Kitty turned 50 last Friday. She’s grown from a Japanese character to a global icon. Retired University of Hawaiʻi anthropology professor Christine Yano reflects on the ...

Fender Stratocaster guitars and Swarovski jewelry. And while Sanrio’s declining fortunes at the turn of the 2010s sparked fears that Hello Kitty’s cultural relevance was fading, the company ...

Originally created by Ikuko Shimizu for Sanrio in 1974, Hello Kitty celebrates her 50th birthday on Friday. The beloved character has spawned television shows, video games and merchandise ranging ...