Key Facts
• Four University of Tokyo students appointed as Minami-Awaji ambassadors on August 7, 2025.
• Students specialize in diverse fields like economics and literature.
• First visit to Awaji Island occurred from August 4 to August 8, 2025.
• Activities included exploring local culture, such as Awaji Ningyo Joruri puppet theater.
• Visited Tsunami Disaster Prevention Station in Fukura Port to learn about disaster preparedness.
• Explored a 100-year-old renovated house turned aquarium and traditional somen production.
• Ambassadors will promote Minami-Awaji via social media and propose solutions for local issues.
• One-year term for ambassadors began on August 7, 2025.
Summary
Four University of Tokyo students have been appointed as ambassadors to promote the charm of Minami-Awaji City. During their first visit to Awaji Island from August 4 to 8, 2025, they explored local culture, including the traditional Awaji Ningyo Joruri puppet theater, and learned about disaster preparedness at the Tsunami Disaster Prevention Station in Fukura Port. They also visited a renovated 100-year-old house turned aquarium and observed the production of traditional hand-stretched somen noodles. Over the next year, the ambassadors will use social media to highlight the city’s attractions and propose solutions to local challenges.
