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Akita Prefecture regional promotion initiatives

Overview

Akita Prefecture has implemented various initiatives involving influencers to promote regional health and tourism.

In late August 2026, the prefecture appointed fitness instructor Marina Takewaki as the ‘Akita Health Ambassador’. Effective September 7, Takewaki is tasked with using her social media presence to promote healthy habits and prevent lifestyle-related diseases among residents and a national audience.

Following this, in early September 2026, the Committee for Promoting Orderly Inbound Tourism conducted a project in Akita Prefecture focused on international outreach. Two Chinese-speaking influencers visited Kakunodate, Akita City, and Oga City to showcase local history, culture, and cuisine. The initiative, supported by the Japan Tourism Agency, aimed to educate overseas travelers on regional customs and proper tourism manners to prevent friction with local residents.

Entities

Akita Prefecture · Oga City · Japan Tourism Agency · Committee for Promoting Orderly Inbound Tourism · Kakunodate

Timeline

about 20 hours ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Akita Prefecture hosts influencer project to promote local culture and tourism manners
Influencers visited Akita Prefecture to promote its history, food, and culture to Chinese-speaking audiences while emphasizing proper tourism manners and local customs.
12 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Akita Prefecture appoints fitness instructor Marina Takewaki as Health Ambassador
Fitness instructor Marina Takewaki has been named Akita Prefecture’s ‘Akita Health Ambassador’ to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent lifestyle-related diseases via social media.

Sources

beautypost.jp · prtimes.jp · release.traicy.com · sakigake.jp · uuum.co.jp