Actress Keiko Takeshita named ambassador for product safety

Tuesday 20th May, 07:28 AM JST

TOKYO —

Akira Amari, minister of economy, trade and industry, on Monday appointed actress Keiko Takeshita, 54, the nation’s first ambassador for product safety to help raise public awareness about the handling of consumer products to avoid fires and other hazards.

According to government data, authorities registered 1,300 cases last year of deaths, fires and other incidents linked to the use of consumer products.

12 Comments

KyouNoNippon at 10:16 AM JST - 20th May

fire starts from faulty mitsubishi fan

WWKD!!!! What Would Keiko Do!
lipscombe at 10:33 AM JST - 20th May

reckon she'll pop round to have a look at my toaster? it's been on the fritz lately
Altria at 10:38 AM JST - 20th May

Keiko! Sort out those dodgy Chinese gyoza (potstickers) will you!
DenshaDeGO at 01:04 PM JST - 20th May

She was too late for the Paloma fiasco
Hughgarse at 01:35 PM JST - 20th May

kotatsu`s would have to be up there as a serious fire hazard.
rjd_jr at 02:00 PM JST - 20th May

Ummm isn't 54 a wee bit too old to be ambassador for anything? We need eye candy.
blvtzpk at 02:00 PM JST - 20th May

Nah, Keiko's not about faulty appliances or products - she's here to teach how to use our appliances safely.

At least they couldn't appoint Hello Kitty as she's already Goodwill Tourist Ambassador - and you know what she's like - she can't double up.

All these ambassadorships up for grabs - when will it be MY time? :(
blvtzpk at 02:04 PM JST - 20th May

Ummm isn't 54 a wee bit too old to be ambassador for anything? We need eye candy.

"Past 30 y-o-a = obviously not talented"
Nessie at 04:06 PM JST - 20th May

Good news: You're a promotional embassador. Bad yours: You're lower in the organizational chart than the Kitty-chan embassador.

Does she get diplomatic immunity?
westurn at 05:24 PM JST - 20th May

"According to government data, authorities registered 1,300 cases last year of deaths, fires and other incidents linked to the use of consumer products"

Well I feel a whole lot safer now knowing that Keiko, look at my retro 80's doo, is on the job ! Good god, what a farce Japan has become. When's the next plane outta here !
Altria at 03:15 PM JST - 21st May

Breaking News! Keiko has stepped down as ambassador after only 2 days on the job!!!!

Who am I going to call next time my washing machine leaks?!
blvtzpk at 09:44 PM JST - 21st May

Given the recent news, that photo will be one to be left out of her portfolio, I would guess.