Japan is known for its kawaii culture, which is often associated with the country's countless cute characters and mascots, most notably Sanrio’s beloved Hello Kitty. Everyone is familiar with ...

In today’s special looking at all things Japan, we bring updates on two key trade deals with China and the United States.

Dressed in a kimono, Hello Kitty performs a classical Japanese dance at a Tokyo shopping center event in 2007. Once a symbol of rebellion and girlhood, the cartoon cat has become a cultural ...

These two new Hello Kitty and Sanrio summer merchandise collections are an absolute must-have for their fashion, cuteness, ...

Hello Kitty is one of the most famous and recognizable Japanese brands of all time. Created in 1974, the cartoon cat’s appeal has been instrumental in spreading “kawaii” Japanese pop culture ...

Hello Kitty has had some pretty crazy and expensive merchandise over the years, but nothing can top this jewelry piece worth ...

Fans of Hello Kitty might be drawn to the simple lines of the cartoon, or the “cute” style of Japanese culture. Leslie Bow takes the conversation much deeper. When Hello Kitty had her 50th birthday in ...

Tourists from Britain pose with Hello Kitty decoration at the Tokyo National Museum where the exhibition “As I change, so does she” is held, marking the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty in ...

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 ...

Oita, a scenic region known for its natural hot springs on the Japanese island of Kyushu, has recently renamed its air hub Oita Hello Kitty Airport to lure fans and tourists.

A Hello Kitty fan shows off his t-shirt showing Kitty’s family members while visiting Sanrio Puroland to celebrate its best known character’s 50th birth anniversary, in Tama, a western suburb of Tokyo ...

By Chris Lau and Mai Takiguchi, CNN. Tokyo (CNN) — Don’t freak out when you try to board a flight to this southwestern Japanese prefecture and the destination on the ticket says “Hello Kitty ...