Originally created by Ikuko Shimizu for Sanrio in 1974, Hello Kitty celebrates her 50th birthday on Friday. The beloved character has spawned television shows, video games and merchandise ranging ...

Guys and gals of all ages who covet girly, cutesy merch, should check out the adjacent Sanrio Smile Shop for new Hello Kitty birthday items, available through Dec. 31.

Sanrio is celebrating 50 years of the iconic Japanese character Hello Kitty. But, despite her name, Hello Kitty is not actually a cat. She's a girl.

And to celebrate 50 years of the adorable global phenomenon, Nordstrom will unveil a fittingly cute Hello Kitty-themed pop-up shop in its New York City Flagship.

EVA Air Unveils New “Besties” Hello Kitty Plane. ... has launched a McDonald’s Happy Meal collab with the Japanese manga series Yu-Gi-Oh, ... and EVA Air that dates back almost 20 years.