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At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever
Hello Kitty turned 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional ...
‘Pokémon X Kogei’ Exhibition Combines Craftsmanship With Cuteness
The new Pokémon X Kogei exhibition opened in Tokyo at the beginning of November. It is a remarkable display of Japanese ...
A quintessential ‘kawaii’ export
Hello Kitty is now 50. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-­headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has ...