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 ...
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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 ... misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence.