Hello Kitty's hobbies include "baking cookies and making new friends," according to Sanrio's website. USA TODAY contacted Sanrio on Friday but has not received a response.

Sanrio is celebrating 50 years of the iconic Japanese character Hello Kitty. But, despite her name, Hello Kitty is not actually a cat. She's a girl.

The cat’s out of the bag. On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all. “Hello Kitty is not a ...

Hello Kitty marked her 50th birthday Friday, a milestone that sparked an array of celebrations across Japan. The beloved, bow-wearing character is the star of museum exhibits, theme park events ...

McDonald's latest Happy Meal —a Hello Kitty and Yu-Gi-Oh! crossover—is now available. Here's what to know, including how to buy the toys separately.

Japanese company Sanrio is setting the record straight about their beloved character, Hello Kitty — and no, it is not a cat. Sanrio’s senior vice president of marketing and brand management ...

But few know that Hello Kitty was not actually the first character born from Sanrio’s creative hive. Before her 1974 debut, there was another, who was a soft-spoken, croquette-loving bear named ...

As such, Hello Kitty is also a commercial behemoth that has earned her creator an estimated $80 billion, placing her alongside Pokémon, Mickey Mouse and Winnie-the-Pooh as history’s top ...

The newest Hello Kitty fashion, beauty and lifestyle products from brands like Baccarat, Crocs, Forever 21 and OPI are selling like crazy. These 23 are still available to shop.

Hello Kitty, a white anthropomorphic cat known for her red hair bow and blue overalls, was "born" on Nov. 11, 1974, and today she is one of the most recognizable cartoon characters.

A gold coin pendant with the image of Hello Kitty holding the number 50 is selling for about 120,000 yen ($800), while a Casio watch costs 18,700 yen ($120). But first, more on the origin story.

Jenner, 27, also put together a Hello Kitty-themed tea party, which featured a small table decorated with a pink tablecloth, flowers, gold and pink chairs, stuffed animals and flatware.