Hello Kitty turns 50, but creators still insist she's not a cat The Japanese pop culture brand has had a significant cultural impact over the past few decades.

When Hello Kitty creates a safety hazard (in the cutest way possible), everyone decides to leap from the plane and parachute down to the island below.

Konnichiwa, India: Can Hello Kitty assimilate into the subcontinent’s diverse art aesthetic? The icon of Japan’s ‘kawaii’ culture has long featured on Indian merchandise – unofficially.

How Hello Kitty helped post-WWII Japan conquer the world Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and cultural soft power.

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage?

Razer has announced a new "Hello Kitty and Friends" edition of the Kraken Kitty V2 wired gaming headset, available exclusively at Target.

A gold coin pendant with the image of Hello Kitty holding the number 50 is selling for about 120,000 yen ($800), while a Casio watch costs 18,700 yen ($120). But first, more on the origin story.

Immediately assuming the opposite end of the aesthetic spectrum as the Hello Kitty Stratocaster, the evocatively titled Berzerker is a metal guitar through and through. No jazz, please.

Gadgets These Hello Kitty Smartwatches Are Criminally Adorable You can now carry your favorite Sanrio characters with you everywhere you go.

The Kansas City Royals relievers uphold a fun tradition: the Hello Kitty backpack, a unique tool for building teamwork and bonding in the bullpen, on the road.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure delivers Animal Crossing meets Sanrio vibes, and now, you can get it at a discount for the first time!