Over the course of its 50th anniversary this year, Hello Kitty, one of Japan's most beloved mascots, has released a plethora ...

Later, she was named “Kitty”, after a cat of the same name owned by Alice in one of Shimizu’s favorite books ... falling in love with Sanrio’s cute knickknacks during their childhoods ...

Apparel and snowboarding goods store 686 has released a new themed tech and clothing range just for the occasion, featuring the kawaii kitten alongside two other Sanrio mascot characters ... Hello ...