Announcer and Novelist Hitoshi Murayama Appointed President and CEO of Samson Hotel in Hirado, Nagasaki
Hitoshi Murayama, former NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting announcer and novelist, became President of Samson Hotel on April 1, 2026. Taking over the family business, he plans to leverage his media skills to promote Hirado and experiential tourism.
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Samson Hotel (Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture; President and CEO: Hitoshi Murayama) announces that as of April 1, 2026, Hitoshi Murayama, a former NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting announcer who currently acts as a freelance announcer and novelist, has assumed the position of President and CEO.
Mr. Murayama left NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting at the end of March 2026. He will succeed the hotel business operated by his relatives and participate in its management. Leveraging his dual career of "communication and storytelling" as an announcer and novelist, he will contribute not only to hotel management but also to regional revitalization efforts in the Hirado area.
A New Challenge in Hotel Management by a Unique Career: Announcer x Novelist
Mr. Murayama has been active at NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting and NBC Radio Saga, engaging in news, information programs, and sports commentary across both radio and television, responsible for locally rooted information dissemination for many years.
In 2018, his high announcing skills were highly evaluated in various fields, winning the "DJ Personality Award" in the radio category at the 55th Galaxy Awards.
He debuted as a novelist by winning the gold prize in a newcomer literary award sponsored by Gakken. He has published works themed around words, voices, and people's feelings, including novels set in broadcasting stations. Having released 9 books so far, his representative work 'Midnight Radio Station' was adapted into a stage play twice starring Yuta Fukuda (4U), showcasing his ambitious creative activities.
This appointment marks a new challenge to utilize these "powers of communication" and "powers of spinning stories" in the completely different industry of hotel management.
Towards a "Hotel You Want to Talk About" - Initiatives Under the New Management
With the appointment of Mr. Murayama as President and CEO, Samson Hotel will promote the following initiatives:
1. Strengthening Stay-Type Tourism Utilizing Local Resources
Providing large public baths with "free-flowing water" from Hirado's only private hot spring source, and serving fresh fish caught in the Hirado Strait. Implementing free cruising using high-speed boats from group companies. Also, developing experience programs such as Hirado's history (Nanban trade, Christian culture, Koxinga), insect collecting, and easy fishing.
2. Strengthening Information Dissemination from a Media Perspective
Utilizing the information dissemination power unique to President Murayama, who has experience as both an announcer and a novelist, to broadcast the charm of Hirado domestically and internationally through various methods such as SNS, videos, and articles.
3. Creation of a "One-of-a-kind Experience" Utilizing the President's Individuality
Mr. Murayama left NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting at the end of March 2026. He will succeed the hotel business operated by his relatives and participate in its management. Leveraging his dual career of "communication and storytelling" as an announcer and novelist, he will contribute not only to hotel management but also to regional revitalization efforts in the Hirado area.
A New Challenge in Hotel Management by a Unique Career: Announcer x Novelist
Mr. Murayama has been active at NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting and NBC Radio Saga, engaging in news, information programs, and sports commentary across both radio and television, responsible for locally rooted information dissemination for many years.
In 2018, his high announcing skills were highly evaluated in various fields, winning the "DJ Personality Award" in the radio category at the 55th Galaxy Awards.
He debuted as a novelist by winning the gold prize in a newcomer literary award sponsored by Gakken. He has published works themed around words, voices, and people's feelings, including novels set in broadcasting stations. Having released 9 books so far, his representative work 'Midnight Radio Station' was adapted into a stage play twice starring Yuta Fukuda (4U), showcasing his ambitious creative activities.
This appointment marks a new challenge to utilize these "powers of communication" and "powers of spinning stories" in the completely different industry of hotel management.
Towards a "Hotel You Want to Talk About" - Initiatives Under the New Management
With the appointment of Mr. Murayama as President and CEO, Samson Hotel will promote the following initiatives:
1. Strengthening Stay-Type Tourism Utilizing Local Resources
Providing large public baths with "free-flowing water" from Hirado's only private hot spring source, and serving fresh fish caught in the Hirado Strait. Implementing free cruising using high-speed boats from group companies. Also, developing experience programs such as Hirado's history (Nanban trade, Christian culture, Koxinga), insect collecting, and easy fishing.
2. Strengthening Information Dissemination from a Media Perspective
Utilizing the information dissemination power unique to President Murayama, who has experience as both an announcer and a novelist, to broadcast the charm of Hirado domestically and internationally through various methods such as SNS, videos, and articles.
3. Creation of a "One-of-a-kind Experience" Utilizing the President's Individuality