DJ KOO changes his name!? Appears in Kochi prefecture’s PR video as “DJ KOOCHI” “Let’s go to Kochi, the most KOO!”

DJ KOO changes his name!? Appears in Kochi prefecture’s PR video as “DJ KOOCHI” “Let’s go to Kochi, the most KOO!”
DJ KOO performs Yosakoi DJ play live with Kuroshio-kun and Myak Myaku (photographed by Tariho Sumita)

TRF’s DJ KOO (63) attended a PR video presentation for Kochi Prefecture held in Osaka on the 29th, and said, “We want to show off the super local charm that only Kochi has to the world, and spread it throughout Japan.” I want to expand it into other areas,” he said with enthusiasm.

He appears in the video under the new name “DJ KOOCHI” and visits submerged bridges over the Shimanto River, as well as an attraction where he crosses the valley of a tributary of the Niyodo River on a 30-meter-high suspension bridge. It introduces the charms of Kochi, such as the Yosakoi Festival and Tosa Akaushi, and encourages visitors to “Let’s go to Kochi, the most KOO city.”

During the photo shoot, he thoroughly enjoyed the food at the market, and raved about it, saying, “The red beef steak was delicious. Also, the seared bonito DO DANCE.” It’s a flavor you can’t get in Tokyo.” KOO, who serves as special artistic advisor for the Japan Bon Odori Association, says, “When you think of festivals, you think of Kochi Yosakoi.” The official mascot of the 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo “Myakumyaku”, Kochi Prefecture’s image mascot “Kuroshio-kun”, and the Yosakoi team performed live Yosakoi DJ performances.

Source: Japanese