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 and a national tour.

I clearly recall my first trip to Japan. I arrived at Narita Airport after a 15 hour flight, having slept very little because I was so excited to actually get there. It was still rolling through my ...

Sanrio, the Japanese toy company most famous for creating kawaii icon Hello Kitty has taken a decidedly 2017 turn with its newer “fringe” characters. These of-the-moment additions complement their ...