Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that holds the rights to Hello Kitty’s name and image, kicked off the festivities ...

Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is adding three limited-time treats to their menu to celebrate ...

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- and is ...

Sanrio accomplished no easy feat, maintaining the brand as a pop culture powerhouse for over 50 years. From being featured on ...

Unlike others on the list, however, merchandise wasn’t ... Yamaguchi began creating new drawings and a cast of friends for Hello Kitty — including the teddy bear, Tiny Chum.

From enchanting cable cars to festive markets, celebrate the holiday season with family, friends, and festive fun all around ...

The character's semicentennial is evidence of that. Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that holds the rights to Hello Kitty’s name and image, kicked off the festivities a year ago with ...

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-grossing ...