The artist responsible for designing one of Sanrio's most beloved characters is leaving the company, sparking concerns among ...

But this is part of the enigma: Who is Hello Kitty? We can't figure it out. We don't even know if she is a cat," art ...

Among the illustrated characters that emerged in Japan across the second half of the 20th century, and continue to capture ...

Half a century since the “birth” of pop icon Hello Kitty, the cute character’s fame shows no sign of fading – and she’s still ...

Yano is recognized for her expertise in cultural anthropology and Japanese popular culture. She is author of the 2013 book ...

The beloved character Hello Kitty turned 50 last Friday. She’s grown from a Japanese character to a global icon. Retired University of Hawaiʻi anthropology professor Christine Yano reflects on the ...

Hello Kitty, the beloved pop icon, celebrated 50 years on Friday, continuing to charm fans worldwide and drive Sanrio’s ...

But this is part of the enigma: Who is Hello Kitty? We can’t figure it out. We don’t even know if she is a cat,” art historian Joyce S. Cheng, a University of Oregon associate professor ...