Meet Japan's New Diplomatic Corps


	Meet Japan's New Diplomatic Corps

Wisco

3-13-2009 7:01 PM

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"[We] would like to communicate and spread the cuteness [of Japanese fashion] by visiting many countries, and if they would come to like Japan as well." The ministry said the women would spend the next year travelling the world, promoting Japan.

What the hell, it beats giant robots.

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