Key Facts
• August 6, 2025: Risa Furusawa appointed as Aso City Goodwill Ambassador.
• Furusawa, 24, is a member of idol group CUTIE STREET with 1.54M social media followers.
• First-ever goodwill ambassador for Aso City; term lasts two years.
• Responsibilities include contributing to city publications and promoting Aso City via social media.
• Mayor Kazuko Matsushima presented the appointment certificate and sash in Tokyo.
• Mayor hopes Furusawa will promote Aso’s nature and culture nationwide.
• Furusawa expressed excitement, calling it her “dream job.”
Summary
Risa Furusawa, a 24-year-old idol and model from Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, has been appointed as the city’s first-ever goodwill ambassador. The appointment ceremony took place on August 6, 2025, in Tokyo, where Mayor Kazuko Matsushima presented Furusawa with an official certificate and sash. Furusawa, a member of the idol group CUTIE STREET with over 1.54 million social media followers, will serve a two-year term. Her role includes contributing to city publications and promoting Aso City’s natural beauty and cultural richness through social media. Mayor Matsushima expressed hopes that Furusawa’s influence would bring national attention to Aso City and inspire its residents. Furusawa shared her enthusiasm, describing the role as her “dream job.”
