Those of you who have known me for awhile know that I love anime and manga. One of my favorite anime series for children definitely has to be Pokemon, so I was excited to see the newest creation from Japan. Here is a little excerpt from an article I wrote about the Pokemon “Peace Jet” that was celebrated in a special ceremony today:
As Japan continues to dig its way out of the post-tsunami and earthquake trauma, the country is finding ways to raise the morale of affected citizens. In fact, just recently All Nippon Airways presented a new jet featuring the country’s beloved Pokemon characters. Named the “Peace Jet”, in a ceremony at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport today, the design was said to hold the wish for “a world where the children’s futures are filled with smiles and peace.”
To help share the spirit of the jet, 20 local elementary school children who were dressed in Pokemon costumes accompanied the plane’s captain and crew during today’s presentation.
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