[Morioka, 5/31 (Sun)] Junki Tozuka, Miho Takagi, & Yuta Watanabe to Appear at "Chaguchagu Iwate PR Project 2026" Main Event! Public Registration Now Open

PR TIMES, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takumi Yamaguchi; TSE Prime/NSE Premier: 3922), operator of the press release distribution service "PR TIMES," is pleased to announce that actor Junki Tozuka from Morioka, speed skating Olympic gold medalist Miho Takagi, and actor/TV personality Yuta Watanabe, who is also active in Iwate, will be featured at the "Chaguchagu Iwate PR Project 2026" main event on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at KIOXIA Aiina (1-7-1 Morioka Station West Avenue, Morioka, Iwate). The event kicks off with a workshop where local elementary school students become "Child Iwate PR Ambassadors," with Yuta Watanabe participating as a special guest reporter. In the afternoon, Junki Tozuka will hold a solo talk session titled "I'm Home, Iwate." In the evening, Miho Takagi will join as a special guest for a startup pitch contest. Admission is free, and applications for each program are being accepted via the form below. The "Chaguchagu Iwate PR Project 2026" is a demonstration project where PR TIMES and its certified "Press Release Evangelists" collaborate with companies and universities in Iwate Prefecture to improve the information dissemination skills of local businesses and children. (Link to event application) Program of the Day [1] "Child Iwate PR Ambassador Experience" Special Guest Reporter: Yuta Watanabe (appearing 13:00-13:50) / Program runs 11:00-14:00. This hands-on workshop lets elementary school students become "Child Iwate PR Ambassadors" by interviewing local company booths and writing their own press releases on the spot. The completed sheets will be displayed at the venue, and participants will receive a PR Ambassador certificate. The aim is to foster the next generation's communication skills and love for their hometown. From 13:00 to 13:50, Yuta Watanabe will appear as a "Special Guest Reporter," showing children how to conduct interviews and encouraging them. [2] Solo Talk Session "I'm Home, Iwate." with Junki Tozuka (14:00-14:40). A homecoming talk session by actor Junki Tozuka, a native of Morioka, Iwate. He will speak candidly about his hometown, his days in Iwate, and works set in the region. There will also be a Q&A session with the audience. [3] "Press Release Contest for 10 Years Later" Special Guest Talk Session with Miho Takagi (appearing 16:20-17:00) / Program runs 15:00-17:30. A pitch contest where startups from across the country create press releases for their company's vision in 2036. The highlight is a special talk session with recently retired Olympic gold medalist Miho Takagi, titled "Embracing Your True Self: Miho Takagi on Authentic Communication." Takagi will share insights on the power of words and authentic communication, offering inspiration to entrepreneurs and anyone starting a new chapter. Ms. Miho Takagi was born in Makubetsu, Hokkaido, on May 22, 1994. She started speed skating at age 5 and was selected for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at 15. She won a gold, silver, and bronze medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games and became the first Japanese athlete to win four medals in a single Winter Olympics at the 2022 Beijing Games. She retired from competition in April 2026. The event will also feature panel displays and booths from local SMEs. Admission is free, with priority for pre-registered attendees. About the Chaguchagu Iwate PR Project A survey conducted by PR TIMES revealed a significant information gap between metropolitan areas and rural regions, with Iwate having the highest percentage of respondents unfamiliar with press releases. This project aims to achieve "PR democratization" and eliminate this "communication gap" through contests for startups, hands-on support for SMEs, and workshops for students, all centered around the theme of press releases. All programs are free of charge. For inquiries, please contact the Chaguchagu Iwate PR Project 2026 office.