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Japanese actress Masami Nagasawa promotes Taiwan tourism in a captivating promotional video featuring stunning attractions

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced in October its annual Japanese spokesperson for Taiwan tourism — the popular Japanese goddess Masami Nagasawa. Unlike previous campaigns that primarily featured well-known male celebrities, this year the campaign features renowned Japanese female...

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

 
In October, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced its annual Japanese spokesperson for Taiwan tourism — the popular Japanese goddess Masami Nagasawa. Breaking from past strategies that mainly relied on high-profile male celebrities, this year they chose the famous Japanese actress Masami Nagasawa as the face of Taiwan tourism in Japan. They hope to leverage her immense popularity among Japanese women aged 20–35 and her influence on Japanese females. In the “Meet Colors!Taiwan” video released on November 15, Nagasawa beautifully showcases the splendor of Taiwan’s attractions, earning widespread praise from netizens who shared the video enthusiastically. Many commented, “I had no idea Taiwan was this beautiful!” — a testament to the video’s successful portrayal of Taiwan’s charm.

In the promotional video, Masami Nagasawa is seen enjoying the scenery of Pingxi and its railway trains. (Image source / Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications)

Nagasawa has deep ties with Taiwan, having visited the country multiple times for work and leisure. In 2014, she stayed in Taiwan for six months while filming the idol drama “The Gangster’s Daughter,” fully immersing herself in local life. She also participated in the shooting of director John Woo’s epic film “The Crossing,” making her one of the few top-tier Japanese actresses well acquainted with Taiwan. During her trip to shoot the promotional video, she visited popular Taiwanese destinations such as Pingxi, Sun Moon Lake, and the Wenchang and Wenwu Temples, which are favorites among Japanese tourists. She also explored new cultural spots like Huashan 1914 Creative Park and 44 South Village.

 

Japanese actress Masami Nagasawa filming a scene in Pingxi for the promotional video. (Image source / Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications)

Nagasawa also said: “Taiwan has many unique and beloved scenic spots that Japanese people adore. This time, I aimed to offer a traveler’s delicate perspective to present an amazing Taiwan. Through my portrayal, I hope to share with people in Japan the warm and friendly Taiwanese people, the diverse and rich landscapes, and the variety of delicious Taiwanese cuisine that left a deep impression on me.”

 

During the promotional video shoot, Masami Nagasawa also visited many cultural sites in Taiwan. (Image source / Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications)

 

The number of Japanese visitors to Taiwan in 2016 reached 1,200,733, a 19.7% increase compared to the same period last year. This year, the number of Japanese tourists visiting Taiwan is expected to set a new record. According to surveys, Japanese travelers to Taiwan have traditionally been mostly businesspeople and men. However, as half of Japan’s population is female, this indicates significant untapped potential and business opportunities in this market. Therefore, it is hoped that with the immense popularity and influence of Ms. Nagasawa, more Japanese tourists will be inspired to visit Taiwan. The goal is to reach the target of 6 million mutual visits between Taiwan and Japan this year, and to break through the 2 million mark for Japanese visitors to Taiwan as soon as possible.
 

Masami Nagasawa poses beautifully during the promotional video shoot at Sun Moon Lake. (Image source / Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications)

Additionally, marketing efforts targeting the Japanese market focus equally on first and second-tier cities, expanding both independent and group travel sources. Different marketing strategies are set according to specific target demographics. Future campaigns will roll out innovative promotions following the launch of the new female spokesperson, using creative approaches to capture the attention of Japanese consumers, strengthen their affinity for Taiwan, and turn that interest into actual travel. The aim is to expand the scale and volume of Japanese tourism to Taiwan.

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