As Hello Kitty's commercial success expanded beyond Asia, so did her personal profile. By the late 1970s, Sanrio revealed the ...
Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday (Nov 1) – ...
Hello Kitty turns 50 today. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday ...
As Hello Kitty's commercial success expanded beyond Asia, so did her personal profile. By the late 1970s, Sanrio revealed the ...
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 ...
Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional ...
Luxury brands that align with Japanese values of quality, craftsmanship, and simplicity stand to win big in Japan.
Hello Kitty turned 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought ...
No, you’re not seeing things. The city of Sabae really is obsessed with spectacles. Here’s how it became famous for its ...
Daiso, a chain of “100-yen” retail stores featuring discount products from Japan, opened its first Central Valley store at 4043 S. Mooney Blvd. in Visalia. The new 7,020-square-foot store ...
The two most obvious juxtapositions right now in U.S.-Japan relations are the World Series and the outcome of each of our country's elections. The sport of baseball has brought the U.S. and Japan ...