[Saitama Prefecture] Recruitment for FY2026 'Saitama Prefecture Public Relations Ambassadors' Begins

## Recruitment for FY2026 'Saitama Prefecture Public Relations Ambassadors'

We are looking for 'Saitama Prefecture Public Relations Ambassadors' (hereinafter referred to as 'Ambassadors') to carry out PR activities for Saitama Prefecture on Instagram. We look forward to many applications.

### 1. Activity Content

#### (1) General Ambassador Activities

**A. Collaborative posts with Saitama Prefecture's official Instagram account '@saitama_pref_official'**
- Create collaborative posts on themes planned by the prefecture (about once a month). Participation will be based on the Ambassador's request or individual requests from the prefecture.
- In some cases, branded content (tie-up) posts may be requested instead of collaborative posts.

**B. PR posts about Saitama Prefecture on the Ambassador's own account (at least once a month)**
- Ambassadors select their own posting themes. When posting, mention 'Saitama Prefecture Public Relations Ambassador' in the caption and tag '@saitama_pref_official' (Note: these are not tie-up posts with the official account).
- The prefecture will send a topic list once a month for reference.

**C. Participation in roundtable discussions (about 4 times a year, held on weekdays)**

**D. Providing advice on the prefecture's PR activities from an Ambassador's perspective**

**E. Production of videos published by the prefecture (separate honorarium available)**
- Not mandatory for everyone. The prefecture will make individual requests.

#### (2) Agricultural Products Department
Until FY2025, there were separate roles: 'Saitama Wasshoi Ambassadors' for promoting local agricultural products and 'Saitama Prefecture PR Ambassadors.' Starting from FY2026, to make information more accessible for Instagram viewers, the names will be unified under 'Saitama Prefecture Public Relations Ambassadors,' with a newly established 'Agricultural Products Department.'

Activities for the Agricultural Products Department are as follows, though they are also encouraged to participate in activities listed in (1).

**A. Collaborative posts with the official Instagram account '@saitama_wassyoi' (at least once a month)**

**B. Participation in field visits to interview producers and disseminate information (about once a month)**
- Visit actual production, distribution, and sales sites to provide in-depth information.

**C. Participation in roundtable discussions (about 4 times a year, held on weekdays)**
- Same as activity (1)-C.

### 2. Application Conditions

Applicants must meet all the following conditions (past Ambassadors are also eligible to apply):
A. Must be 18 years of age or older.
B. Must have a connection to Saitama Prefecture.
C. Must be aware of their position representing the prefecture and act responsibly.
D. Must have an Instagram account.
*The account must be set to 'Public' during the application period.
E. Must have common sense and keep promises.
F. Must be able to communicate promptly.
G. Must be able to provide personal information required for appointment to the prefecture.
H. Must be able to attend the appointment ceremony (scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, May 19).
I. Must be able to show their face at the appointment ceremony (including media interviews and photos for the prefecture's website).
*Whether to show your face in regular posts is optional.
J. Must be able to participate in roundtable discussions on weekdays (about 4 times a year).
K. Must be able to participate in field visits.
*Mandatory only for the Agricultural Products Department; optional for others.
L. Must agree to all the terms in the attached consent form.

### 3. Number of Recruits
Approximately 20 groups (including about 5 groups for the Agricultural Products Department).

### 4. Application Period
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Wednesday, April 15, 2026

### 5. Term of Office
Monday, June 1, 2026 – Monday, May 31, 2027

### 6. Application Method and Selection
Please review the 'FY2026 Saitama Prefecture Public Relations Ambassador Application Guidelines' and fill out the application form.

[Application Form](https://forms.office.com/r/kgaxpMZXNL)

*If you wish to be appointed to the Agricultural Products Department, check 'Yes' for question 10 on the application form and answer the subsequent questions (11-15).