Doraemon appointed as Japan's 1st Anime Ambassador

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)

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)

Japan's cartoon character Doraemon (R), who has been appointed as the nation's first Anime Ambassador, poses with Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura 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)