Born in 1974 amid Japan’s efforts to recover from the devastation of World War II, Hello Kitty would become an unlikely agent of national reinvention. As the country confronted its imperialist ...

Since its 1974 debut in Japan, cute cartoon cat Hello Kitty has comforted millions, and made billions for Tokyo-based Sanrio Company Hongkonger Connie Tse is loaded up with Hello Kitty-themed items: ...

OITA, Japan -- The company behind Hello Kitty is looking to upgrade a theme park in southwestern Japan into a full-fledged resort, aiming to draw international tourists to an area near some of the ...

And that's just in Japan, her literal birthplace but not the one listed in her official biography. Confused? Welcome to the party. If there's one thing about Hello Kitty, it's that she's proven ...

The Hello Kitty traveling cafe is one of two vehicles in the country dedicated to spreading the joy of the beloved cartoon feline, who first graced vinyl coin purses in Japan in 1975 for the ...

After returning to Japan, Yamaguchi began creating new drawings and a cast of friends for Hello Kitty — including the teddy bear, Tiny Chum. “I wanted Hello Kitty to become more energetic ...

The fictional Hello Kitty, created in Japan 50 years ago ... Get more information here. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck has visited around 100 cities since it began traveling around the United States ...

Hello Kitty, arguably Japan's best loved creation, is celebrating her 50th anniversary. But all has not always been well at Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the character. The business has been ...

The Hello Kitty Cafe offers sweet treats such as Madeleine ... “I was introduced to Hello Kitty by a coworker who used to teach in Japan,” Ansell said. “I like anime, so I figured I should ...