Abashiri Support Team ~Abashiri City Tourism Ambassador~

Rich nature, a city steeped in history, and the warmth of the people.
There are many hidden charms in Abashiri, Hokkaido.
The Abashiri City Tourism Ambassadors act as Abashiri's "support team" and promote the city across the country.
From locals to those who truly love Abashiri,
We would like to introduce you to these tourism ambassadors.

  • Yusuke Hashi

    2009/4/17

    Born on December 7, 1973 in Abashiri City, Abashiri, as the eldest son of a farming family, he grew up in an environment with a panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko mountain range.
    They debuted on April 1, 2009 with "Ryuhyo no Eki" on Columbia Records.

  • Itsuo Uzaki

    2010/11/28

    In 2010, the film "How to Get a Love Letter" became a big hit in China, and he became active as an actor.
    As a member of the Chinese film industry, I want to promote the appeal of Japan through film.

  • Momoka Kiyono

    2012/7/28

    Violinist and singer-songwriter.
    He has written, composed and continues to sing the wonderful song "To You," which is filled with the feelings of Abashiri.

  • Masako Akioka

    2012/7/28

    A singer-songwriter from Ozora Town
    He is also active in a wide range of fields outside of music, including radio MC and narration.
    Graduated from Abashiri Minami-ga-oka High School in Hokkaido.

  • Hiromi Chiba

    2017/3/31

    Former announcer for FM Hokkaido.
    Since 2013, he has been the host of the AIR-G radio program "Abashiri I Want to Know" for four years.

  • Shinki

    2019/7/27

    Singer-songwriter.
    Promoting tourism in Eastern Hokkaido in Taiwan as part of a joint project between the three cities of Kushiro, Obihiro, and Abashiri

  • Arjun Adhikari

    2022/6/26

    "Bistare Bistare" opens in Abashiri.
    We invited Nepalese people living in Japan, Nepalese politicians, members of the Nepalese embassy, and other business associates in Japan and Nepal to Abashiri.
    We are working to build a bridge between Japan and Nepal.

  • Toshio Tsukahara

    2022/8/24

    In 2016, a sake brewery in Mie Prefecture that had suspended sake production was relocated to Kamikawa Town and Kamikawa Taisetsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. was established.
    They brew small batches of high-quality sake using ingredients from Hokkaido, and also produce sake using wooden barrels made at Abashiri Prison.
    The company plans to open a sake brewery in Abashiri City and begin brewing in 2026.

  • Yuji Horii

    2026/01/13

    He is one of Japan's leading game creators and writers. In addition to captivating fans around the world with his masterpiece, the Dragon Quest series, he has also released the adventure game Hokkaido Serial Murders: Vanishing in Okhotsk, set in the Okhotsk Sea, which has helped spread the name of Abashiri throughout the country. He is also cooperating with the use of the design of "Vanishing in Okhotsk" in the operation of the "Ryuhyo Monogatari" winter tourist train on the JR Senmo Main Line.

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