For fifty years, her facial features have largely remained unchanged. But as Sanrio illustrator Yuko Yamaguchi, who oversaw ...

Popular Golden Retriever dog Pompompurin gets a character-inspired glasses collection, with international delivery available ...

Now in the year of Hello Kitty's big 5-0, the feline's branded merchandise brims ... If you're looking for a snack that you ...

Build-A-Bear Workshop’s IP partnerships have always been one of its biggest differentiators, but now the retailer is bringing ...

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 University of Hawaiʻi anthropology professor Christine Yano reflects on the ...

The opening falls the same week as World Kindness Day, a day that celebrates friendship, kindness, and inclusivity – the core ...

Hello Kitty is celebrating its 50th anniversary on 1 November. The Japanese pop culture icon has attracted fans of all ages across the world. It's become a symbol of Japanese 'kawaii' (cute ...

Hello Kitty is saying hello to 50 on Friday and celebrating with her global fan club. Across the world, fans of the iconic ...