"This figure dresses Hello Kitty in a pastel-colored kimono while maintaining the iconic beckoning cat pose. The floral patterns on each piece vary slightly, making every doll truly one-of-a-kind.

Inside windowless shopping malls, they flock to stalls selling used Hello Kitty or Astro Boy figurines ... has involved a sense of performance; a kimono alone makes a statement.

How did this Victorian designer and socialist, known for championing craftsmanship, become an icon of consumer culture?

Whether you're craving the perfect bowl of ramen, shopping for a kimono, or trying to win manga ... around a pink shopping cart brimming with Hello Kitty and Pokémon plushies in a spacious ...

Figini notes that anime and manga serve as “an excellent entry point into Japanese culture," sparking interest in everything from ramen bowls and kimono-inspired streetwear to iconic brands like ...

Feline-friendly public policies are another reason Japan stands out. Local governments and volunteers implement trap-neuter-return programs and organize community efforts to ensure cats are safe, ...

Bento is a popular Japanese-style single-portion meal, and BoxLunch and Sanrio have teamed up for a new Hello Kitty ...

(KCTV) - An iconic popup will return to the metro to celebrate a milestone. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will pull into the Kansas City metro Saturday, May 10. It will only be in town one day.

Don’t freak out when you try to board a flight to this southwestern Japanese prefecture and the destination on the ticket says “Hello Kitty” — you’re definitely on the right plane.

(FOX40.COM) — The popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is on the road for its 2025 U.S. tour and plans to make a stop in Placer County. •Video Above: The Hello Kitty Café truck made a surprise ...