What is the origin of the name Tosami?

The name combines 'Tohoku Lake' and 'shijimi,' with roots in the Ainu word 'Tosamu,' meaning lakeshore.

How many entries were received for the naming campaign?

1,996 entries were received nationwide between April 10 and May 31, 2026.

Who won the grand prize and what did they receive?

Pseudonym 'Akumi-san' won the grand prize and received 10kg of Tohoku Lake Yamato shijimi.

What kind of character is Tosami?

Tosami is a shijimi spirit from Tohoku Lake, gentle, kind, and clean-loving, born from people's feelings of 'deliciousness.'

What are Tosami's future activities?

Tosami will promote the lake's charm and shijimi's taste via official SNS, local events, and promotional materials.

Name of Tohoku Lake Yamato Shijimi PR Character Announced as 'Tosami'

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Name of Tohoku Lake Yamato Shijimi PR Character Announced as 'Tosami'
Tohoku Fisheries Cooperative has announced that the name of its new PR character for Tohoku Lake Yamato shijimi is 'Tosami,' selected from 1,996 public entries nationwide. The name combines 'Tohoku Lake' and 'shijimi,' reflecting local Ainu linguistic heritage.
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Sat Jun 13 2026 16:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Tohoku Fisheries Cooperative has announced that the name of its new PR character for Tohoku Lake Yamato shijimi is 'Tosami,' selected from 1,996 public entries nationwide. The name combines 'Tohoku Lake' and 'shijimi,' reflecting local Ainu linguistic heritage.

Citation: Name of Tohoku Lake Yamato Shijimi PR Character Announced as 'Tosami' (Sat Jun 13 2026 16:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Sat Jun 13 2026 16:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Tohoku Fisheries Cooperative has announced that the name of its new PR character for Tohoku Lake Yamato shijimi is 'Tosami,' selected from 1,996 public entries nationwide. The name combines 'Tohoku Lake' and 'shijimi,' reflecting local Ainu linguistic heritage.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Tosami?: A: The name combines 'Tohoku Lake' and 'shijimi,' with roots in the Ainu word 'Tosamu,' meaning lakeshore.
Q: How many entries were received for the naming campaign?: A: 1,996 entries were received nationwide between April 10 and May 31, 2026.
Q: Who won the grand prize and what did they receive?: A: Pseudonym 'Akumi-san' won the grand prize and received 10kg of Tohoku Lake Yamato shijimi.
Q: What kind of character is Tosami?: A: Tosami is a shijimi spirit from Tohoku Lake, gentle, kind, and clean-loving, born from people's feelings of 'deliciousness.'
Q: What are Tosami's future activities?: A: Tosami will promote the lake's charm and shijimi's taste via official SNS, local events, and promotional materials.