YouTube star Piko Taro was appointed by the Ugandan government Friday as a tourism ambassador to help boost the number of Japanese travelers to the East African country.(Avex)In a ceremony in the capital Kampala, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni asked Piko Taro, best known for his hit viral song "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen," if he is a samurai. The Japanese responded that he is "a singer-songwriter" and drew laughter from the attendees with a performance of the song, also known as "PPAP."Uganda "has fantastic weather and tasty food. It is a great country to visit for those who want to spend a…READ FULL ARTICLE
