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.

Kitty White, aka Hello Kitty, celebrates her 50th year as the character behind the Sanrio brand by bringing the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to central Iowa.

How Hello Kitty helped post-WWII Japan conquer the world Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and cultural soft power.

Oita Airport in Japan will be temporarily renamed Oita Hello Kitty Airport between April and October this year.

Fifty years ago in March 2025, the Japanese company Sanrio introduced Hello Kitty to the world. Designed by Yuko Shimizu, the familiar anthropomorphised cat character has transcended cult status and ...

At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever As Hello Kitty’s commercial success expanded beyond Asia, so did her personal profile.

A TV mini-series titled Gundam vs Hello Kitty was released in 2019 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of popular anime series Mobile Suit Gundam and the 45th anniversary of Hello Kitty.

Sanrio's Hello Kitty and Friends collaborates with the popular cosplay anime My Dress-Up Darlingfor new official artwork and licensed merchandise.

On Thursday, July 18, Sanrio — the developers of Hello Kitty — confirmed that the beloved character is not a cat during an appearance on the 'Today' show.

Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that created Hello Kitty in 1974, said the iconic character is 'not a cat,' but rather a 'little girl.' ...