Apparel and snowboarding goods store 686 has released a new themed tech and clothing range just for the occasion, featuring the kawaii kitten alongside two other Sanrio mascot characters. 686 has now ...

The artist responsible for designing one of Sanrio's most beloved characters is leaving the company, sparking concerns among ...

Campaign dissects the secret sauce to Hello Kitty’s iconic global domination, its grasp of the timeless kawaii concept, and ...

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other ...

All these celebrities remembered falling in love with Sanrio’s cute knickknacks during their childhoods in the 80s and 90s. Collaborations between Hello Kitty and LMVH, Szarkowski, and other ...

TOKYO (AP) — 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 ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Hello Kitty, one of the most loved Sanrio characters, is marking her 50th anniversary with a bang. A new ...