The rise of Hello Kitty. At the end of World War II, Japan faced a reckoning. The country’s surrender in 1945 forced its political leaders to confront the consequences of the nation’s ...

Japan has transformed Oita Airport into a kawaii wonderland that will make Sanrio fans swoon. The newly rebranded Oita Hello Kitty Airport officially opened on April 13, 2025, as part of the ...

Hello Kitty is an international icon. Ever since she made her debut in a plastic coin purse in 1975, the world has been obsessed with the mouthless, five-apple-tall white cat. Over the years ...

Oita, a scenic region known for its natural hot springs on the Japanese island of Kyushu, has recently renamed its air hub Oita Hello Kitty Airport to lure fans and tourists.

Sales of Hello Kitty products flourished in Japan between the 1980s and mid-1990s. Much of the company’s earlier merchandise was aimed at young girls, including school supplies and personal care ...

Hello Kitty, whom many learned last week is a girl and not a cat, may be the queen of Japan’s cute characters, but she’s hardly the only one. Characters are not just for kids in Japan, but a ...

You want to fully immerse yourself in the world of Hello Kitty, so it’s a must to stop by the Entrance Shop right away to pick up a Sanrio character headband. These headbands are like Mickey ...

The world’s cutest cat turns 50 on Nov. 1—and to celebrate, we’re diving into the Hello Kitty origin story. Skip to main content A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World ...

King Charles III made some major Japanese pop culture references at the British royal family’s state banquet. While hosting the Emporer and Empress of Japan, the monarch joked about Pokémon in ...

Hello Kitty is celebrating her 50th birthday this year. Sanrio 8136 1.33 % increase; green up pointing triangle , the Japanese company behind the iconic character, has much to cheer about too.

The McDonald’s Japan and Hello Kitty 50th anniversary crossover promotion will begin on December 15, 2023 and last about four weeks. Siliconera is supported by our audience.