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Hello Kitty appointed as Japan tourism ambassador

Posted on May 25, 2008 - Topics: Entertainment, Lifestyle, Otaku & Wota

Popular Japanese mascot Hello Kitty has added another title under her belt, as she is officially appointed as the tourism ambassador to welcome tourists from China and Hong Kong.

Japanese Tourism Minister Tetsuzo Fuyushiba, Korean singer Younha and a kimono-clad Hello Kitty
Japanese Tourism Minister Tetsuzo Fuyushiba with Korean singer Younha and a kimono-clad Hello Kitty during the official appointment on May 19 (Image via Mainichi)

Korean singer Younha meanwhile is appointed as ambassador to invite more South Korean tourists.

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