Guide Interpreter
What is a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter?
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreters are defined in the Licensed Guide Interpreters Act as "those who receive compensation, and provide interpreted guidance (the act of accompanying foreign nationals and providing travel-related guidance in a foreign language)." National Government Licensed Guide Interpreters are those who have passed the national exam, have advanced foreign language skills, high-level knowledge related to tourism such as history, geography, and culture throughout Japan, and who are registered as a "National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter" by the prefecture.
About the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter Exam
The exam is administered by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). (The exam administration agency of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) For more information, please visit JNTO’s website.
Application Procedure to be Registered as a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter and Related Matters
For application forms, etc. for registering as a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Iwate Prefecture, please refer to Iwate Prefecture - Application Procedures to be Registered as a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (Iwate Prefecture Website).
To Browse the Registry of National Government Licensed Guide Interpreters
You can browse the registry of national government licensed guide interpreters who are registered in Iwate Prefecture. To browse, please come to the Tourism/Promotion Office (Iwate Prefectural Office, 2nd floor). We will ask you to present an identification document or other evidence of your identity.
What is a Regional Licensed Guide Interpreter?
Regional Licensed Guide Interpreters are defined as "those who receive compensation, and provide interpreted guidance (the act of accompanying foreign nationals and providing travel-related guidance in a foreign language)" in individual regions. Regional Licensed Guide Interpreters are those who are well versed in the history, geography, culture, and other local information of a specific region, and who have been registered as a "Regional Licensed Guide Interpreter" through training conducted by the local government. *Currently, there are no new openings.
Procedure to Request for Changes in Regional Licensed Guide Interpreter Registration Details and Related Matters
For application forms, etc. for making changes in your Regional Licensed Guide Interpreter registration details in Iwate Prefecture, please refer to Iwate Prefecture - Procedure to Request for Changes in Regional Licensed Guide Interpreter Registration Details and Related Matters
To Browse the Registry of Regional Licensed Guide Interpreters
You can browse the registry of regional licensed guide interpreters who are registered in Iwate Prefecture. To browse, please come to the Tourism/Promotion Office (Iwate Prefectural Office, 2nd floor). We will ask you to present an identification document or other evidence of your identity.
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Inquiries
International Tourism Manager, Tourism/Promotion Office, Department of Commerce, Industry, Labor, and Tourism, Iwate Prefecture
10-1 Uchimaru,
Morioka-shi, Iwate-ken 020-8570
TEL:019-629-5573
FAX:019-623-2510
E-mail:AE0006@pref.iwate.jp