TOKYO--Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday ... Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence.
“Shrewd” is how Mika Nishimura, a design professor at Tokyo’s Meisei University ... The complexity of “kawaii” may help explain Hello Kitty's enduring appeal across generations and ...
A Hello Kitty theme park in Tokyo has been forced to close for the ... the cartoon cat’s appeal has been instrumental in spreading “kawaii” Japanese pop culture overseas.
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Toy titan Mattel snagged the license to make Hello Kitty products by flying a team to Tokyo and pitching the 91-year-old boss of Sanrio, the brand's parent company. "Hello Kitty was not available ...
“Shrewd” is how Mika Nishimura, a design professor at Tokyo’s Meisei University ... The complexity of “kawaii” may help explain Hello Kitty's enduring appeal across generations and ...