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

Hello Kitty is now 50. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-­headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has ...

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 ...

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

Ishirō Honda's momentous 1954 monster film was born out of a national tragedy in Japan. It has a bleak message for humanity ...

The Hello Kitty Stratocaster is officially back, available in pink or white, and if you are allergic to cute look away ...

You must accept that for things to go smoothly.” Cats were also popular, but they were “more than just cute creatures,” ...

AP Kitty’s popularity is emblematic of the global craze for cute things. In Japan the phenomenon, known as kawaii, dates back to at least the 17th century, when artists started producing ...

These Japan-inspired ones don’t disappoint from Bokksu, Tokyo Treat, and Sugoi Mart are filled with so many delicate snacks ...

It will be run as a collaboration between best friends Katherine Rose, 29, and Jessica Fulcher, 25, who love Japanese and kawaii culture and run their own small businesses based on different aspects ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that one of his top donors, Elon Musk, will co-lead the newly created ...