MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADOR 2026 is now open!!
The Minato City Tourism Association is looking for "Minato City Tourism Association Official Student Tourism Ambassador" (MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADOR) who will promote the charm of Minato Ward!
Please broaden your horizons through your interactions with the government and local companies, acquire PR skills, promote understanding of the tourism industry, and use them for future career development!
We look forward to your application! !
【MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADOR 2026 Application Guidelines】
< activities>
◆Coverage of sightseeing spots and events in Minato Ward and dissemination on SNS
◆Visits to tourism association member companies and creation of introduction content
◆Participation in events sponsored and co-sponsored by tourism associations
◆Cooperation in the creation of PR videos and articles related to tourism, etc.
< activity frequency>
About once a week (including SNS updates.) Specific activity dates can be freely set according to individual circumstances.
*Please post on SNS at least 4 times a month except for April.
< Event Period>
Mid of April 2026 ~ End of February 2027
< activity fee>
42,000 yen (including transportation expenses) + activity expenses 5,000 yen per month
<Application Requirements>
University, graduate, and vocational students who are interested in tourism and community activities in Minato Ward (regardless of whether they live or are enrolled in Minato City.) ）
*Those who can understand daily conversation level Japanese. (Application and communication on this activity will be conducted in Japanese.)
<Application period>
January 26, 2026 (Monday) ~ February 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
<How to apply (first screening)>
(1) Use your Instagram account to view Minato Ward's sightseeing spots (restaurants, scenery, and anything else that shows the charm of Minato Ward! Please upload one post introducing it.
*Still images and videos are not accepted.
*You can post from either the account you usually use or the account you created when applying for this application. (Please note that private accounts are not eligible for selection.) ）
*Please mention the hashtag "#MINATOCITYNEXTAMBASSADOR" and the Minato City Tourism Association account (@visit_minato_city_tokyo) for the posts used for the selection.
*Only one submission will be used for selection. Even if you have multiple posts, please select one of them and write "Minato Ward sightseeing spots featured in the post" on the application form so that you know which post will be used for selection.
*Posts posted before January 2026 are not eligible.
*When posting, please be considerate of the spot you are introduced to and the people around you, and follow the rules and manners so that there is no infringement of rights such as portrait rights, copyrights, and trademark rights.
(2) Please fill out the application form below and submit it. (The application form includes the reason for your application (400 words) and self-PR (400 words). ） https://forms.office.com/r/t7N8Y9c1v1
*Applications will be completed with both (1) and (2). Either one will not be selected.
< notification of the results of the examination>
Those who pass the first round of selection will be notified by email around the end of February. Those who pass the first screening will be interviewed as the second screening between March 9 (Mon) ~ 23 (Mon).
< Terms >
■Handling of personal information in this selection
The personal information acquired in this selection will be used only for responding to inquiries and selection. The personal information provided will be managed and used appropriately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act, and will not be disclosed to third parties except with the consent of the applicant or when it is necessary to provide it in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations.
■Compliance
Students selected as MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADORs will be active in accordance with the rules and regulations separately stipulated. Compliance matters will be presented to each candidate at the time of the second screening.
■Disclosure of names, etc. after election
Students who are selected as MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADORs may have their names and photos published in newspapers, magazines, television, websites, promotional materials, etc., to the extent necessary for public relations activities related to tourism in Minato City.
< contact information>
Minato City Tourism Association
MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADOR section
TEL 03-6809-5514 E-mail：infominato1959@gmail.com
Please broaden your horizons through your interactions with the government and local companies, acquire PR skills, promote understanding of the tourism industry, and use them for future career development!
We look forward to your application! !
【MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADOR 2026 Application Guidelines】
< activities>
◆Coverage of sightseeing spots and events in Minato Ward and dissemination on SNS
◆Visits to tourism association member companies and creation of introduction content
◆Participation in events sponsored and co-sponsored by tourism associations
◆Cooperation in the creation of PR videos and articles related to tourism, etc.
< activity frequency>
About once a week (including SNS updates.) Specific activity dates can be freely set according to individual circumstances.
*Please post on SNS at least 4 times a month except for April.
< Event Period>
Mid of April 2026 ~ End of February 2027
< activity fee>
42,000 yen (including transportation expenses) + activity expenses 5,000 yen per month
<Application Requirements>
University, graduate, and vocational students who are interested in tourism and community activities in Minato Ward (regardless of whether they live or are enrolled in Minato City.) ）
*Those who can understand daily conversation level Japanese. (Application and communication on this activity will be conducted in Japanese.)
<Application period>
January 26, 2026 (Monday) ~ February 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
<How to apply (first screening)>
(1) Use your Instagram account to view Minato Ward's sightseeing spots (restaurants, scenery, and anything else that shows the charm of Minato Ward! Please upload one post introducing it.
*Still images and videos are not accepted.
*You can post from either the account you usually use or the account you created when applying for this application. (Please note that private accounts are not eligible for selection.) ）
*Please mention the hashtag "#MINATOCITYNEXTAMBASSADOR" and the Minato City Tourism Association account (@visit_minato_city_tokyo) for the posts used for the selection.
*Only one submission will be used for selection. Even if you have multiple posts, please select one of them and write "Minato Ward sightseeing spots featured in the post" on the application form so that you know which post will be used for selection.
*Posts posted before January 2026 are not eligible.
*When posting, please be considerate of the spot you are introduced to and the people around you, and follow the rules and manners so that there is no infringement of rights such as portrait rights, copyrights, and trademark rights.
(2) Please fill out the application form below and submit it. (The application form includes the reason for your application (400 words) and self-PR (400 words). ） https://forms.office.com/r/t7N8Y9c1v1
*Applications will be completed with both (1) and (2). Either one will not be selected.
< notification of the results of the examination>
Those who pass the first round of selection will be notified by email around the end of February. Those who pass the first screening will be interviewed as the second screening between March 9 (Mon) ~ 23 (Mon).
< Terms >
■Handling of personal information in this selection
The personal information acquired in this selection will be used only for responding to inquiries and selection. The personal information provided will be managed and used appropriately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act, and will not be disclosed to third parties except with the consent of the applicant or when it is necessary to provide it in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations.
■Compliance
Students selected as MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADORs will be active in accordance with the rules and regulations separately stipulated. Compliance matters will be presented to each candidate at the time of the second screening.
■Disclosure of names, etc. after election
Students who are selected as MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADORs may have their names and photos published in newspapers, magazines, television, websites, promotional materials, etc., to the extent necessary for public relations activities related to tourism in Minato City.
< contact information>
Minato City Tourism Association
MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADOR section
TEL 03-6809-5514 E-mail：infominato1959@gmail.com