Pikachu and Hello Kitty hosted by Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono

​​Pokemon character Pikachu receives a letter of appreciation for the contribution as the cultural ambassadors during a bid to host the 2025 World EXPO in Osaka from Foreign Minister Taro Kono (R) at Kono's office in Tokyo on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Japan was elected as the host country for the 2015 World EXPO last year. [Photo: IC]