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Hello Kitty appointed as Japan tourism ambassador

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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.

Winter Sonata anime trailer

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First trailer for anime version of “Winter Sonata”, based on the (same title) Korean drama which was a big hit across Asia a few years ago.

The animation project was revealed in 2007, but only started gaining some serious notice in March 2008 after the announcement that Korean star Bae Yong-joon is going to voice his own character from the original drama… he shares a few words at the end of the trailer.

Update May 29 – Choi Ji-woo has agreed to join the project.

My Sony A350 DSLR camera

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Bought my new DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera three days ago, a Sony Alpha 350, cost me RM2720 (USD862) with basic kit lense.

My Sony Alpha 350 DSLR camera
My Sony A350 Digital SLR camera

Wanted to buy a new camera for quite some time… my old camera is already reaching its limits, and it’s just about the right time to get a new one before travelling to Taiwan in late April.

Still learning the functionalities and some new features; hopefully could produce some great photos to share with everyone in near future.

Thanks to KC for the advice and tips (to pick the camera).