Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of "kawaii," which is ... but none with the lasting power of Hello Kitty. Forget the understated wabi-sabi aesthetic historically associated ...

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

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for ... but none with the lasting power of ...

Advertising Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which ... with the lasting power of Hello Kitty. Forget the understated wabi-sabi aesthetic historically associated ...

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for ... but none with the lasting power of Hello Kitty. Forget the understated wabi-sabi aesthetic historically ...

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PHOTOS: At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever But first ... Forget the understated wabi-sabi aesthetic historically associated with Japan. A chameleon-like cat-girl who reflects ...