The Columbian5d
At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever
Hello Kitty turned 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional ...
Hawaii Public Radio6d
Retired UH professor reflects on the 50-year-old icon Hello Kitty
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 ...