The birthday girl — whose big day was on Saturday — and her friends slept in Hello Kitty-themed tents decorated with blue, pink and purple balloons. Mini mattresses filled with stuffed Sanrio ...

Sanrio fans, you need to visit Puroland, a theme park dedicated to Sanrio characters, just 30 minutes from Tokyo.

TOKYO--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 ...

She’s also remained cool, as pop star Lady Gaga reminded us in 2009 when she wore a gown made of plush Hello Kitty dolls in honor of the character’s 35th birthday. In 2015, Hello Kitty became ...

I headed over for an extended break over my birthday and Christmas, and I was over there and I spotted Hello Kitty. And it was really fascinating to me, because it was something that I hadn’t ...

With over 50,000 product lines sold in more than 130 countries, the Hello Kitty brand has transcended language and cultural barriers to reach its 50th birthday. But what accounts for the enduring ...

Sanrio Puroland, also known as Hello Kitty Land, is one of Japan’s most famous theme parks. Nestled in the bustling region of Tama New Town in Tokyo, Puroland offers an unforgettable experience for ...

Yes, you read that headline right. Hello Kitty is not – we repeat, NOT – a cat. After 40 years of collecting the cash of cat lovers worldwide, Sanrio has revealed the secret of its star ...

It’s 50 years since the creation of one of the world’s most recognisable characters, Hello Kitty. In 1974, a 24-year-old Japanese illustrator called Yuko Shimizu put pen to paper to draw the ...