Cartoon To Represent Japan In China, Hong Kong

Hello Kitty to be appointed Japan's tourism ambassador

TOKYO — Japan will on Monday appoint the mouthless feline cartoon character Hello Kitty as a goodwill tourism ambassador in China and Hong Kong, with the aim of promoting visits here, Kyodo News has reported.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will announce the appointment on Monday, Kyodo said at the weekend, ... read more