Doraemon becomes Japan's anime ambassador

Doraemon becomes Japan's anime ambassador

TOKYO, Japan - Doraemon (R), Japan's famous cartoon robotic cat, becomes the nation's first ''anime ambassador'' on March 19. Doraemon received his official assignment certificate -- along with dozens of his favorite ''dorayaki'' red bean pancakes -- from Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura. (Kyodo)

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