Few brand mascots are as globally recognizable as Hello Kitty. Since her debut in 1974, the mouthless feline has become synonymous with Japanese "kawaii" culture, adorning everything from pencil cases ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Smith Collection / Gado/ Getty Images For years, Hello Kitty has captivated the hearts of fans worldwide, yet ...

Hello Kitty is saying hello to 50 on Friday and celebrating with her global fan club. Across the world, fans of the iconic cartoon brand are commemorating the golden anniversary with special pop-ups, ...

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

Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi reveals how she took the character from obscurity to global fame through fan feedback and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hello Kitty, the beloved cartoon character that’s brought smiles to kids and adults around the world for generations, is ...

Hello Kitty, the beloved cartoon character that's brought smiles to kids and adults around the world for generations, is celebrating her 50th anniversary this year. The Japanese company Sanrio first ...

Sanrio fans can choose their favorite of 90 featured characters in the brand's annual competition, which they can vote in from April 8 through May 24. Last year, Pompompurin ended Cinnamoroll's ...

The designer responsible for helping millions of fans fall in love with Hello Kitty is moving on. On Feb. 9, Sanrio announced in its own Sanrio Times that Yuko Yamaguchi is leaving the Japanese ...