TOKYO--Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday ... stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu ...

Hello Kitty, has now released a special new item for North American fans: a popcorn maker in celebration of the (human) feline's 50th anniversary. Released on Sanrio's official U.S. website for ...