TOKYO--Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday ... Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence.

Yuko and her fellow illustrators had a simple brief centred around the word 'kawaii', meaning cute. (Photo: A replica of the first ever Hello Kitty product. Credit: Getty Images) Her design – a ...

It’s so cute, you’ll have just as much fun helping them make this cute Hello Kitty toy as they will playing with it!

you are “baking” this mix into a deliciously scented plush baked toy in the shape of Hello Kitty or one of her friends Cinnamoroll or My Melody. Cookeez Makery Hello Kitty Oven And if you ...