It was popular then and will be even more popular now; this is the cartoon cat who took Japanese kawaii culture global. As ...

Hello Kitty is the epitome of Japan’s “kawaii”, or cute, soft power, and she is the mascot of a campaign promoting tourist etiquette in Tokyo. Posters celebrating the 50th anniversary are on display ...

Additionally, a new line of merchandise items inspired by the cute kawaii aesthetic of the album will also be released in Japan and North America. The lineup includes acrylic panels, keychains ...

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Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers brand debuted in 2005 before releasing popular fragrances in 2008, but is it still in business ...

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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 ...

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 ...

A 'super cute' smart speaker praised for its 'excellent sound' has had it's price slashed by more than 60%. The VQ popular Hepburn Voice Smart Portable Bluetooth Speaker comes in four vintage ...

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 illustrators to ...