Kawaii, the Japanese word for cute, has become a cultural phenomenon. From plushie claw machines to mochi donuts, organizers ...

"There is an unresolved indeterminacy about her that is so amazing.” Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional ...

In winter, flocks of these little chirping birds often visit bird feeders, or flit about amidst tree branches searching for food. In Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, the long-tailed tits ...

For fifty years, her facial features have largely remained unchanged. But as Sanrio illustrator Yuko Yamaguchi, who oversaw ...

The Hello Kitty Stratocaster is officially back, available in pink or white, and if you are allergic to cute look away ...

Hello Kitty is now 50. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-­headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has ...

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 ...

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 ...