But this is part of the enigma: Who is Hello Kitty? We can't figure it out. We don't even know if she is a cat," art ...

Among the illustrated characters that emerged in Japan across the second half of the 20th century, and continue to capture ...

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

Half a century since the “birth” of pop icon Hello Kitty, the cute character’s fame shows no sign of fading – and she’s still ...

Yano is recognized for her expertise in cultural anthropology and Japanese popular culture. She is author of the 2013 book ...

Fans of all ages are invited to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th birthday on Saturday, November 2 at the Monterey Park ...