Hello Kitty is named Japan tourism ambassador
Japan’s tourism ministry on Monday named Hello Kitty as its choice to represent the country in China and Hong Kong.
At a press conference, Sanrio Co. President Shintaro Tsuji called Hello Kitty’s new appointment “an honor” and pledged to “work hard to attract many visitors.”
Japan’s other goodwill tourism ambassadors include Korean singer Younha, Japanese actress Yoshino Kimura and Japanese pop/rock duo Puffy AmiYumi.
(via NY-TOKYO)

