Hello Kitty at 50: The mouthless face that launched an $80 billion empire
She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, ...
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Hello Kitty still raking in millions with her soft power at 50 years old
TOKYO – Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Nov 1 – and is still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple ...
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At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever
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 ...
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Universal Hollywood Throws A Super Cute Hello Kitty 50th & Wicked Park News
Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary with special themed treats and an exclusive merch ...
Who is Hello Kitty? The beloved character, who is not a cat, celebrates her 50th birthday
Hello Kitty is saying hello to 50 on Friday and celebrating with her global fan club. Across the world, fans of the iconic ...
The Straits Times11d
Hello Kitty turns 50: A half-century of whiskers, wishes and worldwide wonder
1. Hello Kitty is not a cat, but a British schoolgirl named Kitty White. She was born on Nov 1, 1974. 2. She is five apples tall and weighs three apples. 3. She lives in London with her parents ...
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University of Hawai‘i expert on Hello Kitty attributes global icon’s popularity to design, as character celebrates 50 years
Yano is recognized for her expertise in cultural anthropology and Japanese popular culture. She is author of the 2013 book ...
At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever
Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and accolades.
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Hello Kitty at 50: The mouthless face that launched an $80 billion empire
Friday marks half a century since Japanese merchandising company Sanrio created the first iteration of Kitty White, or Hello Kitty, a cheerful feline girl (not, as her creator controversially ...
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At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever
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 ...