Focus Taiwan
Date: 2015/10/16
By: Hao Hsueh-chin and Elizabeth Hsu
Taipei, Oct. 16 (CNA) The lead character of a popular Japanese manga
A life-sized effigy of the much-loved manga figure was part of a delegation headed by Yoshi Kusawake, an official in charge of city promotion affairs in the Shizuoka City government, that is visiting Taichung to attend the Taichung International Travel Fair Oct. 16-19.
“Welcome to Maruko-chan’s hometown,” Kusawake said as he touted a Chibi Maruko-chan entertainment park in Shizuoka, as well as agricultural specialities of the prefecture such as green tea and strawberries. [FULL STORY]