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15:33, March 20, 2008 |
Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura officially named the cartoon characters "Doraemon" (middle) and "Nobita" (right) at an appointment ceremony on March 19 in Japan's capital city, Tokyo. On that day, the popular Japanese cartoon character, "Doraemon," was appointed as Japan's first Cartoon Ambassador, which will promote Japanese culture through the cartoon industry.
"Doraemon" is the classic cartoon image created by late Japanese cartoonist Fujio Fujiko. Since the characters advent in 1969, its comic books and cartoons have been translated into dozens of languages and have attracted countless readers and audiences.
Japan's cartoon character Doraemon (C), who has been appointed as the nation's first Anime Ambassador, poses with Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura (L) and cartoon character Nobita (R) during an inauguration ceremony in Tokyo, capital of Japan, March 19, 2008. The foreign ministry announced the appointment on Wednesday that Doraemon become the first envoy promoting Japanese culture through animation. (Xinhua Photo)By People's Daily Online
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