scouser 4 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Puffy appointed goodwill ambassadors to U.S. for tourism YOKOHAMA — Pop duo Puffy, who have been gaining fans in the United States for an animation featuring them, were appointed Monday as goodwill ambassadors to the United States to promote tourist visits to Japan. Ami Onuki, 32, and Yumi Yoshimura, 30, received their letter of appointment from Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kazuo Kitagawa as part of the government's "Visit Japan Campaign" to increase the number of foreign tourists to Japan. "Please tell the people the good parts of Japan when you go to the United States," said Kitagawa, and Onuki replied, "That's a big job." Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Quote: "Please tell the people the good parts of Japan when you go to the United States," said Kitagawa, and Onuki replied, "That's a big job." I hope they mention the 4 seasons. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 If they put in a guest appearance at the brothel at the bottom of Nozawa, it would be enough to make me take up snowboarding again. Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Ami already 32?!! Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Siren: Ami already 32?!! That's a spring chicken. What are you eeking about? Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by sanjo: I hope they mention the 4 seasons. We sure don't get 4 seasons in Australia! At least that's what many Japanese people like to tell me. Hehehe. Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 You were under the impression you did, Bushpig? Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 40+ degrees in summer, snow in winter, beautiful warm spring days, lovely cool autumn days. Hmmmm, what would you call that Dumbstick? Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Quote: That's a spring chicken. What are you eeking about? I was just surprised (I thought she was no more than 27-8) - doesn't mean I like her less. But my current favourite is 倖田來未 (haven't heard the songs yet)! Link to post Share on other sites
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