Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

Most people have heard of the beloved main mascot of Sanrio, Hello Kitty. You’ve seen her adorable face in toy shops, on mugs ...

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 ...

The signature red bow and the lack of a mouth has become part of the icon, which turns 50 this year (1 November). Born in Adelaide, Ms Kyriakopoulos says she first met Hello Kitty as a young girl ...

The Japanese company Sanrio first created Hello Kitty in 1974. A year later, her image, including her signature red bow, was ...