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 new anniversary item reimagines Sanrio mascot My Melody as an adorable Lolita Squishmallow, just in time for the ...

Kim Kardashian penned a sweet birthday tribute to 'twin soul' daughter Chicago on her 7th birthday on Wednesday, Jan. 15. She ...

Therefore, I can only sincerely celebrate Hello Kitty's birthday.' Hosani points out that one of the reasons Hello Kitty has been so beloved for so long is 'largely due to her inherent simplicity.' ...

I headed over for an extended break over my birthday and Christmas, and I was over there and I spotted Hello Kitty. And it was really fascinating to me, because it was something that I hadn’t ...

It’s 50 years since the creation of one of the world’s most recognisable characters, Hello Kitty. In 1974, a 24-year-old Japanese illustrator called Yuko Shimizu put pen to paper to draw the ...

With over 50,000 product lines sold in more than 130 countries, the Hello Kitty brand has transcended language and cultural barriers to reach its 50th birthday. But what accounts for the enduring ...