Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and accolades.

The world’s cutest cat (yes, cat, despite the rumors you may have heard) turns 50 on Nov. 1, and to celebrate, we’re diving into the Hello Kitty origin story Our editors and experts handpick ...

The character is beloved by millions worldwide and has been the face of its parent company, Sanrio, for half a century.

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 ...

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

A Hello Kitty fan shows off his t-shirt showing Kitty’s family members while visiting Sanrio Puroland to celebrate its best ...

Celebrate Hello Kitty's birthday with a trendy Touchland accessory inspired by the character's iconic style. By Lilian Gonzalez editor All products and services featured are independently chosen ...

After more than 36 years of collecting, Kanda still buys around two Hello Kitty items every month. Sanrio releases new products on a weekly basis, and she scans them looking for anything that is ...

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

TOKYO — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...