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Japanese celebrity dog Wasao has been appointed as special World Heritage envoy.
The popular Akita dog was formally appointed by the National Federation Associations in Japan as a special ambassador for World Heritage-related activities.
The ceremony for Wasao, a big white furry Akita with squint eyes known as “busa (ugly) kawa (cute)” was held at a Tokyo cinema where the movie “Wasao” which features the dog was screened at a preview.
The director general of the federation, told the crowd:
“We hope (Wasao) will be more active as a special ambassador who can promote the connection between people and nature, as well as the importance of life.”
The movie, based on Wasao’s own past, opens at theaters nationwide on March 5.