[Akita Prefecture] Is it true that the governor of Akita Prefecture is a lord? Introducing the entire beloved episode!

Even though he is busy with official duties, as head of the Satakekita family, he never fails to attend the traditional festival ``Yama Gyotsu'' in his home town of Kakunodate. Mr. Takahisa Satake, the 21st generation of the Satakekita family, is the governor of Akita Prefecture. He is famous for wearing two pairs of straw sandals named ``Tono.''

We would like to introduce you to the beloved story of Akita Prefecture Governor Takahisa Satake, which only locals know.

[Episode 1] First appearance as a sitting governor in a commercial for a private company

Governor Takahisa Satake of Akita Prefecture became the first incumbent governor in Japan to appear in a commercial for Ryukakusan Co., Ltd., a private company, on November 10, 2013, to the extent that it does not violate the Public Offices Election Act.

Ryukakusan Co., Ltd.'s main product, Ryukakusan, was prepared by Genen Fujii, a doctor of the Satake clan from Rokugo (present-day Misato Town, Akita Prefecture) during the Edo period. Genshin, the second generation, improved it, and Osamu Seitei, the third generation, studied Western studies in Nagasaki and returned to the domain in order to cure the asthma that Yoshitaka, the 12th lord of the domain, had. It is said that this was the beginning of a prescription with further improvements.

Reference: Ryukakusan Co., Ltd. “History of Ryukakusan”

For this reason, even today Ryukakusan Co., Ltd. and Akita have a strong connection, and Ryukakusan cultivates herbs in Misato Town and Happo Town, Akita Prefecture, both to ensure a stable supply of ingredients and to make effective use of idle fields.

The commercials are based on historical facts, and some of the commercials feature Akita Prefectural Governor Takahisa Satake dressed as a lord, and the governor's acting has been well received within the prefecture for making him look like a real lord. did.

Reference: Ryukakusan Co., Ltd. “Ryukakusan Company Information”

[Episode 2] What is the nickname of the governor's family?

Akita Prefecture Governor Takahisa Satake values ​​being a ``lord'' of his hometown, Kakunodate Town, even though he is busy with official duties.

At the Kakunodate festival held from September 7th to 9th every year, a seat for the head of the Satake family is always prepared, and the governor watches the festival from his seat on the 8th, the middle day of the festival. is.

For this reason, Governor Takahisa Satake of Akita Prefecture is not only called ``Tono'' by the citizens of Kakunodate, but his wife is called ``Madam,'' his son is ``Waka-sama,'' and his daughter is ``Princess.'' It is nicknamed and loved.

[Episode 3] Mir the Siberian cat is also very popular

Akita Prefecture Governor Takahisa Satake is famous for being a cat lover and lives with seven cats at home.

Among the seven cats is Mir, a Siberian cat who was given to Russia the following year in return for Yume, an Akita dog, who was given to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012 as a thank you for supporting the Great East Japan Earthquake. .

Mir-kun's growth has become a popular content on the YouTube channel "WebTV Akita" run by the Akita Prefecture Public Relations and Public Hearing Division, and some videos have been viewed over 400,000 times, so they are now compiled into a playlist. .

The videos include videos taken by the governor and his wife, giving a glimpse of the peaceful atmosphere of the governor's family, and other cats with unique names such as ``Karaageko,'' ``Kiiro,'' ``Bonta,'' and ``Futsuko.'' The content is very funny and makes me laugh.

If you would like to see Mir replying to the calls of the governor and his wife, or playing friendly with other cats, please subscribe to the channel and check out the playlist to see cute Mir. .

Reference: YouTube channel “WebTV Akita playlist Siberian cat Mir-kun”

summary

Even though Akita Prefecture Governor Takahisa Satake is busy with the dual roles of governor and lord, it is clear that he values ​​interaction with the people of the prefecture and is well-loved both as governor and as lord. .

Although he is very popular on social media, he started posting videos on YouTube in earnest this year, where he shows off his special cooking, making four snacks in a short time, and drinking them with sake.

If you are interested, why not take a look?

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