TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle ...

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other ...

If you’re looking to give your iPhone keyboard a little more pink pizazz, PlayKeyboard is the app for you. There are thousands of themes to choose from, built-in kaomoji menus, and a variety of fancy ...

Hello Kitty is the epitome of Japan's "kawaii" – cute – soft power, and she is the mascot of a campaign promoting good tourist etiquette in Tokyo. Posters celebrating the 50th anniversary are on ...