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Lisa Leff

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AP editor handling stories from Europe and beyond. Previous life as San Francisco-based reporter covering LGBT issues, education & the view from California.

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  • Nov 10, 2024 | telegraphherald.com | Yuri Kageyama |Lisa Leff

    TOKYO — Hello Kitty turns 50 this month. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. And that’s just in Japan, her literal birthplace but not the one listed in her official biography. Confused? Welcome to the party. If there’s one thing about Hello Kitty, it’s that she’s proven adaptable and as much a study in contrasts during her long career.

  • Nov 9, 2024 | columbian.com | Yuri Kageyama |Lisa Leff

    News / Life / Entertainment ‘It’s a product strategy that’s sheer genius.

  • Nov 8, 2024 | stardem.com | Yuri Kageyama |Lisa Leff

    Hello Kitty turned 50 on Friday. Nov. 8. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. And that's just in Japan, her literal birthplace but not the one listed in her official biography. Confused? Welcome to the party. If there's one thing about Hello Kitty, it's that she's proven adaptable and as much a study in contrasts during her long career.

  • Nov 5, 2024 | yoursun.com | Casey KeyJennifer Magoon |Casey Key |Yuri Kageyama |Lisa Leff

    TOKYO — Hello Kitty is 50. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. And that’s just in Japan, her literal birthplace but not the one listed in her official biography. Confused? Welcome to the party. If there’s one thing about Hello Kitty, it’s that she’s proven adaptable and as much a study in contrasts during her long career.

  • Nov 5, 2024 | yoursun.com | Casey KeyJennifer Magoon |Casey Key |Yuri Kageyama |Lisa Leff

    TOKYO — Hello Kitty is 50. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. And that’s just in Japan, her literal birthplace but not the one listed in her official biography. Confused? Welcome to the party. If there’s one thing about Hello Kitty, it’s that she’s proven adaptable and as much a study in contrasts during her long career.

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