Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and accolades.

A Hello Kitty fan shows off his t-shirt showing Kitty’s family members while visiting Sanrio Puroland to celebrate its best ...

At the Sanrio Puroland theme park outside Tokyo this week, fans are marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic Japanese character, Hello Kitty. The park in Tama City offers attractions, live shows, ...

Tokyo: Hello Kitty, the adorable character that has adorned everything from handbags to rice cookers, celebrates her 50th ...

Since first appearing on a coin purse in 1974, Hello Kitty's appeal has transcended generations. Collector Victoria ...

Hello Kitty will celebrate her 50th birthday on Nov 1. The Straits Times shares 50 things about the charming global icon. 1.

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- and is ...

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday — and is ...

Hello Kitty's simple design has mileage as a money-spinner for years to come, experts say. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Posters celebrating the 50th anniversary are on display at Sanrio Puroland theme park, where businesswoman Kim Lu from Manila had brought her four-year-old niece during their holiday. "This really ...

At the Sanrio Puroland theme park outside Tokyo, fans mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Japanese character Hello Kitty. Video: Caroline Gardin/AFPTV/AFP Posters celebrating the 50th ...