Her TV appearances required co-stars, including a pet cat named ... Kitty as a symbol of defiance, the protective, caretaking instinct aroused by “kawaii” isn’t without power. “We take care of our ...

Beloved ‘kawaii’ icon still charms fans and drives billions for Sanrio Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to ...

Her TV appearances required co-stars, including a pet cat named Charmmy Kitty ... stems from a misunderstanding of "kawaii," which is Japanese for "cute" but also connotes a lovable or adorable ...

She -- and Kitty is a she, according to the company that owns her -- may have been conceived as a vessel for the feelings of others, but some women see an empowering symbol in her mouthless face.

Oh, and it describes her as a girl, not a cat ... see Hello Kitty as a symbol of defiance, the protective, caretaking instinct aroused by “kawaii” isn’t without power. ”We take care of our siblings, ...