AMBASSADORS
AMBASSADORS
PROFILE
Koichi Nakano AMBASSADOR
Koichi Nakano was born in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
In 1977, he became the first Japanese rider to win the sprint event of the World Cycling Championships, a feat he repeated for 10 consecutive years until 1986. Known as “Mr. Nakano of the World” and “Mr. Keirin,” he was one of the first Japanese athletes to compete overseas. In 2006, he was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon.
PROFILE
Kawasaki Munenori tournament captain
Originally from Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture.
He joined the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks after graduating from Kagoshima Prefectural Kagoshima Technical High School (2000).
He excelled as a shortstop, winning the most hits and stolen base titles (2004), as well as Best Nine and Golden Glove awards.
He was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 World Baseball Classic and made a significant contribution to their victory.
In 2012, he moved to Major League Baseball, playing for the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago Cubs.
Afterwards, he played again for teams such as the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Wei Chuan Dragons, and Tochigi Golden Braves, while continuing to spread the joy of baseball through baseball clinics and YouTube.
PROFILE
KUMAMON EVENT CHEER CAPTAIN ©2010 Kumamoto Prefecture Kumamon
- Birthplace
- Kumamoto Prefecture
- Birthday
- March 12
- Gender
- “I’m a boy!”
- Special Skills
- "Dancing" and "Finding Surprises and Happiness"
- Job
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Technically a civil servant. Sales Manager and Happiness Manager of Kumamoto Prefecture. Spreading the Kumamoto Surprise to share the charm of Kumamoto with everyone.
- Role
- Appointed Cheer Captain for MyNavi Tour de Kyushu 2026 on March 27, 2026.
PROFILE
Mei Ueda cheering squad
A model and talent from Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Miss International Japan 2024.
The following year, she won the title of Miss Asia at the world competition.
Currently, she is active in the fields of "beauty, health, and education," and also promotes the charms of Kumamoto as a Kumamoto Prefecture Ambassador and Uto City Goodwill Ambassador.
My hobbies are traveling, road cycling, and running.
PROFILE
Beki cheering squad
Kyushu Cycling Navigator.
Originally from Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, currently residing in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
I started riding a road bike in 2010, and I'm currently sharing the charm of cycling and the local area of Kyushu through my YouTube channel "Beki's Must-Visit Places!" and on Instagram, where I introduce cycling routes and photogenic spots.
He is involved in a wide range of activities, including cafe rides and participating in the "PBP," a 1200km brevet, and in recent years has also been challenging himself in road races and hill climb races.
PROFILE
Cheerleaders
This team is led by Sayuri Soga, the first Japanese cheerleader to work in the NFL, the world's top football league.
MESSAGE
We cheerleaders value the idea of "moving people's hearts through the power of cheering" in our activities.
I feel extremely honored to be involved as a cheerleader at the international stage of Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2026.
Through performances filled with smiles and energy, we will strive to support the athletes in their endeavors and deliver energy and inspiration to everyone who attends.
We will put our hearts into our activities to make this tournament even more exciting and expand the circle of support!
Let's go to Tour de Kyushu!!!!!