From ANN –
Doraemon to be Japan’s First “Anime Ambassador”
…announced on Friday that it has appointed the robotic cat Doraemon as its first “anime ambassador.”…receive its official assignment dispatch from Minister Masahiko Kōmura in a Wednesday ceremony…is expanding its Japanese-language outreach program with teachers “versed in manga, fashion, and other aspects of the latest Japanese culture…
Ray’s take: Hey, if Doraemon were to run for president (what the hell do I care about the natural born rule? I wasn’t naturally born in US, I was neutralized. Yep, you read right), I’d vote for him.