Government
“Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors” Have Been Appointed!
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has appointed new “Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors” to promote the appeal of Tokyo both domestically and internationally, with the goal of revitalizing local communities through tourism through increasing the number of visitors to the city.
TMG is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals as Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors.
“Tokyo Tourism Ambassador” Appointees
Listed in Japanese alphabetical order with titles omitted
| Name | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Akiyama Yoshihisa | Ginza MUTSUKARI, Executive Chef |
| Alan Poul | Film Producer, Director |
| Kusumoto Katsumi | Vegan Restaurant SAIDO, Chef |
| Kumakawa Tetsuya | K-BALLET COMPANY/Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Artistic Director |
| Jonathan Malveaux | Investor/Entrepreneur |
| Nomura Yusuke | Vegetarian meal DAIGO, 4th Generation Owner |
| Hakken | Cosplayer |
| Harry Sugiyama | Media personality |
| Bessho Tetsuya | Actor, President of Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia |
| Sakura Miko, Mori Calliope,Gawr Gura | VTuber from hololive production |
| Mikuni Kiyomi | HÔTEL DE MIKUNI, Owner and Chef |
| Misha Janette | Fashion and Beauty, Creative Director |
| HARUYUKI YAMASHITA | HAL YAMASHITA, Owner and Executive Chef |
| Richard Collasse | CHANEL G.K., Chairman |
Attachment Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors(PDF:453KB)
Main Activities
Activities to disseminate information on Tokyo's attractions and tourism, and other duties
Start of Activities
Monday, February 13, 2023
*Please click here for the original Japanese press release.
For Inquiries
Planning Section, Tourism Division, Bureau of Industrial and labor Affairs
Phone: 03-5000-2426
Email: S0000571(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp
* The above e-mail address has been arranged as an anti-spam measure. Please replace (at) with @.
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