with a somewhat retro-styled "Hello Kitty" logo above her. These images and more are on the mugs, adding a certain old-school yet cute aesthetic to anyone's kitchen. Those concerned about certain ...

Kitty’s popularity is emblematic of the global craze for cute things. In Japan the phenomenon, known as kawaii, dates back to at least the 17th century, when artists started producing miniatures ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday ... stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu ...