Hello Kitty is an international icon. Ever since she made her debut in a plastic coin purse in 1975, the world has been obsessed with the mouthless, five-apple-tall white cat. Over the years, Sanrio ...

Hello Kitty may be Japan’s reigning queen of cuteness, but she is far from the only mascot with mass appeal. Japan has long mastered the art of crafting endearing characters that walk the line between ...