Few brand mascots are as globally recognizable as Hello Kitty. Since her debut in 1974, the mouthless feline has become synonymous with Japanese "kawaii" culture, adorning everything from pencil cases ...

Hello Kitty is saying hello to 50 on Friday and celebrating with her global fan club. Across the world, fans of the iconic cartoon brand are commemorating the golden anniversary with special pop-ups, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brought to life by Yuko Shimizu in 1974, Hello Kitty (whose real name is actually Kitty White) is a fictional character owned by ...