Kanko Shop Harajuku Select Square (Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "Kanko Shop Harajuku"), a directly managed store of Kanko Gakuseifuku Co., Ltd. (Head office: Ekimae-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City; Representative Director and President: Shigeru Ozaki), has selected new members for the "Kanko Committee 9th Generation" through an audition. They were unveiled on March 31, 2026, on the stage of "Cho Judai -ULTRA TEENS FES- 2026 presented by docomo," an experiential teens' festival that realizes what teenagers want to try, see, and touch.
The "Kanko Committee" consists of junior and senior high school students who are involved in modeling, product development, and PR activities, based on the theme of "a lifestyle created by students themselves for students." Members are selected annually through auditions.
This audition selected 12 members. To incorporate the real voices of teenagers, applications were widely sought regardless of gender or experience, bringing together members with diverse backgrounds, from first-year junior high school students to third-year high school students.
At the debut stage of "Cho Judai -ULTRA TEENS FES- 2026 presented by docomo," audition support ambassador "Hinano Segawa" introduced the members. The Kanko Committee 9th Generation members will be active from Kanko Shop Harajuku until March 2027.
Kanko Committee 9th Generation Profiles and Comments
Name: Shota Shimizu
(Shimizu Shota)
Date of Birth: 2008/6/30
X: shota_sho08
Instagram: shota_sho08
Tiktok: shota_sho08
"I am Shota Shimizu, now a member of the Kanko Committee 9th Generation! As a high school student who loves Kanko uniforms more than anyone in the universe, I will fully embrace them and strive to deliver key points through my own unique coordination!"
Name: Karin Mori
(Mori Karin)
Date of Birth: 2008/9/5
Instagram: karin__q5m
Tiktok: karin__q5m
"I am grateful to be able to continue my activities as a 9th Generation member following the 8th Generation. I will happily convey the charm of uniforms so that everyone thinks, 'I want to wear this uniform!' Thank you for your support!"
Name: Yuzuki Ishiumi
(Ishiumi Yuzuki)
Date of Birth: 2008/9/30
Instagram: aladdindr4041
"I am Yuzuki Ishiumi, a member of the Kanko Committee 9th Generation. I want to spread the charm of Kanko uniforms to as many people as possible. Thank you for your support for one year."
Name: Anica Kurusu
(Kurusu Anica)
Date of Birth: 2009/7/30
Instagram: anica.b_d.teddy
TikTok: anica0730.mum
"I will wear Kanko school uniforms in my own style and share it through SNS! I will do my best to convey the charm of uniforms that can be enjoyed in various scenes throughout the year!"
Name: Himari Kunimoto
(Kunimoto Himari)
Date of Birth: 2009/12/30
Instagram: himari_kunimoto_official
TikTok: himari_kunimoto_official
"I want to share many ways to wear Kanko uniforms in a Kanko-like style through SNS! Also, I have a dream of developing products this year, so I want to make it come true! Thank you for your support for one year ♡"
Name: Kokori Takano
(Takano Kokori)
Date of Birth: 2010/9/16
Instagram: cocori_takano_official
Tiktok: cocori_0916
"I want to share the fun and possibilities of uniforms with my friends! I will put my heart into each activity, value a life-sized perspective, and fully commit to the Kanko Committee that we all create together."
Name: Kokomi Shirakawa
(Shirakawa Kokomi)
Date of Birth: 2011/4/2
Instagram: le_ko_ko_mi
"I am delighted to continue as a 9th Generation member! This year, I will power up even further and promote Kanko school uniforms! And I want to have fun and liven up the Kanko Committee with all the 9th Generation members!"
Name: Iroha Sato
(Sato Iroha)
Date of Birth: 2011/12/11
Instagram: iroha_sato_official_
Tiktok: iroha._.iro
"I believe that uniforms have the power to express individuality, make you feel cuter than usual, and boost your confidence. As a member of the Kanko Committee, I will do my best with my natural smile and cheerfulness to further bring out that power!"
Name: Airi Niino
(Niino Airi)
Date of Birth: 2012/2/9
Instagram: niino_airi
Tiktok: nino_si3
"As a member of the Kanko Committee 9th Generation, I want to participate in product development that incorporates trends while cherishing the tradition of Kanko school uniforms, which have a long history. And I want to share the joy of wearing uniforms through SNS!"
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