Key Facts
• Higashimurayama City, Tokyo, known as Ken Shimura’s hometown, seeks PR specialist.
• First-ever recruitment for a non-technical, fixed-term public relations role.
• Position: “Public Relations General Manager” at department head level.
• Contract duration: April 2026 to March 2029, extendable by up to 2 years.
• Applicants must have 7+ years of PR experience in private or public sectors.
• Responsibilities include website management, city newsletter creation, SNS updates, and media relations.
• Aim: Strengthen information dissemination beyond reliance on Ken Shimura’s legacy.
Summary
Higashimurayama City, Tokyo, the hometown of late comedian Ken Shimura, is hiring its first fixed-term public relations specialist. The role, titled “Public Relations General Manager,” is open to candidates with over seven years of PR experience in private companies or other municipalities. The position, starting in April 2026, will focus on enhancing the city’s information dissemination through website updates, newsletters, social media, and media relations. This initiative aims to expand the city’s national recognition beyond its association with Shimura, a beloved figure who significantly boosted its profile. The contract runs until March 2029, with a possible two-year extension.
