Hello Kitty named goodwill ambassador to promote tourism in China

Hello Kitty named goodwill ambassador to promote tourism in China

TOKYO, Japan - Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Tetsuzo Fuyushiba (C) poses with South Korean singer Younha (L) and a Hello Kitty mascot (R) at his ministry in Tokyo on May 19 after reappointing Younha as goodwill ambassador for tourism in South Korea for a second straight year and naming the feline cartoon character as ambassador to promote Japanese tourism in China.

South Korean pop singer Younha named tourist envoy

South Korean pop singer Younha named tourist envoy

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean pop singer Younha (L) poses with Japanese Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Tetsuzo Fuyushiba at his office on May 14 after being named tourist ambassador to promote Japan in her country.

Hello Kitty named goodwill ambassador to promote tourism in China

Hello Kitty named goodwill ambassador to promote tourism in China

TOKYO, Japan - Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Tetsuzo Fuyushiba (C) poses with South Korean singer Younha (L) and a Hello Kitty mascot (R) at his ministry in Tokyo on May 19 after reappointing Younha as goodwill ambassador for tourism in South Korea for a second straight year and naming the feline cartoon character as ambassador to promote Japanese tourism in China. (Kyodo)

South Korean pop singer Younha named tourist envoy

South Korean pop singer Younha named tourist envoy

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean pop singer Younha (L) poses with Japanese Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Tetsuzo Fuyushiba at his office on May 14 after being named tourist ambassador to promote Japan in her country. (Kyodo)