A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for stationery, tote bags ... Part of the ...

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

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

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

Hello Kitty celebrates 50 years as a cultural icon, evolving from a simple stationery design by Yuko Shimizu to a global symbol with museum exhibitions and diverse merchandise. Despite debates about ...

It's a sudden and astonishing ascent for an ugly-cute character that debuted nearly a decade ago ... action figures, ...

Hello Kitty turns 50! Explore her surprising journey from cartoon cat to global icon and learn why she's actually a little ...

Ree Drummond adores dahlias. If you know someone who feels the same way, then they'll absolutely bloom with delight over ...

A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for stationery ... confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but ...

A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for stationery ... confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but ...