
Are you secretly a heavy user of Times Rent-a-Car? Unveiling the untold side of Instagrammer Momo Sakurai that you won’t see on social media!
This time, we took a deep dive into the influencer journey of Momo Sakurai, who announced her partnership with our company on August 30, 2023. She has some fascinating stories that you might not see on her social media, so make sure to read until the end!
Nexter:
Thank you for agreeing to this interview regarding our partnership, which was announced on PR Times. We really appreciate your time.
Momo Sakurai:
Thank you for having me!
Nexter:
Let’s dive right into it. Can you tell us what motivated you to start your influencer career?

Momo Sakurai:
Originally, I worked as a full-time employee at an esthetic company for two years. During that time, I posted daily life photos on my personal social media as a hobby.
Nexter:
So, you were originally an esthetician!
Momo Sakurai:
Yes, that’s right! While I was doing that, my everyday posts started to gain more attention, and my popularity began to rise. At that point, I was encouraged by Mr. Hosoda from Nexter, whom I already knew, to “give it a try seriously” as an influencer. That’s when I started to dedicate myself to influencer activities.
Nexter:
So, that was the turning point. It must have been quite a change from your life as a full-time employee to becoming an influencer. Did you have any hesitations or resistance to that shift?
Momo Sakurai:
Well, how should I put it? (laughs)

Nexter:
I can imagine it must have been a big change! Your work as a model has probably had you traveling more, both within Japan and abroad. How did that impact your life?
Momo Sakurai:
It definitely changed things! (laughs) But since I’ve always loved traveling, I’m very happy that I get to go to different places for work.
Nexter:
If traveling is one of your hobbies, it seems like your current activities align perfectly with that!

Momo Sakurai:
Exactly! And I also love driving, so I often rent cars for road trips.
Nexter:
In Tokyo, it’s actually more common to rent a car than own one, right? I bet a drive to a nearby hot spring town would be fun! (laughs)
Momo Sakurai:
I love hot springs too, so I go there quite often! I don’t own a car, so I’m a heavy user of rental cars. (laughs)
Nexter:
Really? I didn’t expect you to be such a frequent user of rental cars! I haven’t seen much about that on your social media.
Momo Sakurai:
That’s true. While I do post about going on drives, I haven’t really talked about being a heavy user of rental cars on a larger scale.
Nexter:
I think there’s definitely an audience for that kind of information! People who don’t usually rent cars but might want to, could find it useful if an influencer like you shared that experience with them.
Momo Sakurai:
That’s true! It could be interesting for people. If I get any rental car brand collaborations, that could be a win for everyone! (laughs)
Nexter:
Exactly! You could really speak passionately about rental cars and vehicles.
Momo Sakurai:
Well, I do enjoy cars!
Nexter:
What kind of cars do you like?
Momo Sakurai:
I’ve owned a Toyota Harrier before. It’s a bit of a bigger car, but I really liked it.
Nexter:
I can see that! It’s a bit bigger for a woman, but it’s such a cool car.
Momo Sakurai:
Yes! I’m small, so I’ve always admired larger cars. I had to let go of it, but I’m thinking about getting one again. (laughs)
Nexter:
I’ll pitch Toyota to see if we can get a collaboration! (laughs)
Momo Sakurai:
(laughs) That would be awesome!
Nexter:
Is there anything else you’re particularly passionate about?

Momo Sakurai:
I’m really particular about my sleep.
Nexter:
Sleep?
Momo Sakurai:
Yes! I love sleeping, but when I get busy, I don’t always get enough sleep, so I decided to order a custom pillow to improve the quality of my sleep.
Nexter:
A custom pillow! That’s something I’ve always dreamed of, but it’s hard to splurge on!
Momo Sakurai:
It really makes a difference! The quality of my sleep has definitely improved.
Nexter:
That’s another great part of your lifestyle that you could share. You often talk about beauty products, but maybe sharing things like sleep-related tips could also be interesting for your followers.
Momo Sakurai:
That’s a good idea! It could be something to think about.
Nexter:
We’re really looking forward to your future activities! Thank you so much for today.
Momo Sakurai:
Thank you for having me!
Afterword:
Did you get a good sense of Momo Sakurai’s charm, which she doesn’t often share on her social media? For example, her insights on Times Car Rental and other experiences are things we can’t easily find from others, so I’d love to hear more from her. Looking forward to seeing more of Momo’s work!

Momo Sakurai’s Profile
Name: 櫻井もも / Momo Sakurai
Hometown: Fukuoka Prefecture
Birthday: December 19
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, traveling, food, shrine visits
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @momo_s1219
- Twitter: @momo_s1219
- TikTok: @momo__s1219
- YouTube: @momosakurai9683
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