Sanrio and MGA Entertainment prove that Hello Kitty's cultural relevance remains as strong as ever after 50 years, with the ...

The rise of Hello Kitty. At the end of World War II, Japan faced a reckoning. The country’s surrender in 1945 forced its political leaders to confront the consequences of the nation’s ...

This weekend’s Japanese-themed brunch featured miso soup, yakisoba, miso cookies and other dishes inspired by the cuisine. In previous weeks, themes have included Italian food, the color green and ...