Ms. SAARDAIUM WEERAPATTRA (1st year Master' s student, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences) and Ms. NIYAPORN SIRIRAT, a special auditing student in the School of Letters from Kasetsart University in Thailand, were appointed as “Okayama International Tourism Goodwill Ambassadors.” On August 4, they paid a courtesy visit to Governor of Okayama Prefecture IBARAGI Ryuta.

The “Okayama International Tourism Goodwill Ambassador” program aims to promote Okayama’s appeal worldwide and enhance international recognition of the prefecture. Their term of office runs for two years from July 17, 2025. The two students will visit tourist attractions, restaurants, and specialty-product sites across the prefecture and share the charms of Okayama’s tourism, culture, and daily life through the prefecture’s official social media channels, targeting audiences in their home country of Thailand and beyond.

During the visit, Ms. WEERAPATTRA commented, “During a class visit to Inujima in Okayama City, I was deeply impressed by the art and the way people live. I hope to share the many attractions of Okayama with people in Thailand.” Ms. SIRIRAT added, “The beautiful flowers of each season, such as the cherry blossoms in Tsuyama City and the fragrant orange osmanthus on campus, left a strong impression on me. I want many people to learn about Okayama’s rich natural environment.”

Governor Ibaragi praised their high proficiency in Japanese and encouraged them, saying, “I hope you will serve as a bridge between Thailand and Japan and help spread the charm of Okayama in Thailand.”

Okayama University will continue to strengthen cooperation with the local community while promoting international exchange and fostering a multicultural society.

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