Fans of the Akita dog Wasao will be in for a treat for another year as the canine, who has gained nationwide fame with his unique looks, was reappointed Sunday as "tourism stationmaster" in a town in northeastern Japan.The big white furry with squint eyes is widely known as "busa kawaii," a combination of two Japanese words -- busaiku, which means "ugly," and "kawaii" meaning "cute." The canine became an online sensation through blog articles and eventually rose to TV stardom.Wasao will be working again through March 31 next year at JR Ajigasawa Station in the town of Ajigasawa, Aomori Pref…READ FULL ARTICLE
