Contact:
International Group, International Economic Affairs Division
Department of Business, Industry, and Labor, Fukui Prefectural Government
TEL：０７７６－２０－０７５２
FAX：０７７６－２０－０６５２
Email：kokusai@pref.fukui.lg.jp

Fukui Reporters Program Outline
Purpose
1. To increase Fukui’s visibility both domestically and internationally by designating
foreigners who live, study, and work in Fukui as “Fukui Reporters” (hereinafterreferred to as “Reporters”) and entrusting them with the task of sharing
information about Fukui via SNS in English.

Definitions, etc.
2. In this outline, the meanings of the terms set forth in the following items shall beprescribed respectively in those items.
(1) Foreigner: A person who can be categorized under Article 2-2 of the Immigration
Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
(2) SNS: Facebook、Instagram、Twitter、YouTube、and other tools for the online
sharing of information as recognized by the prefecture.
Reporters Job Duties
3. Reporters will be responsible for the following:(1) In order to share information via SNS, reporters will be expected to know about
Fukui and actively participate in events.
(2) In order to share information via SNS, reporters will be expected to visit Fukui
companies with overseas branches.
(3) Visit tourist areas in Fukui and share information about tourism, food, etc.
(4) Further share information from other Reporters.
(5) Attend regular opinion exchange meetings and try food and products sponsoredby the prefecture
Candidate Requirements
4. Foreign residents who meet the following requirements:(1) Must currently live, work, or study in the prefecture(2) Must have language abilities sufficient for using SNS systems in English(3) Must be comfortable using SNS(4) Must show a level of interest in Fukui and in promoting the prefecture
domestically and internationally(5) Must be deemed suitable candidates by the Governor
Period of Appointment
5. Reporters will serve for 1 year from their appointment date. However there is nolimit on reappointment.

On SNS Uploads, Etc.
6. SNS posts by Reporters should adhere to the following guidelines:(1) All posts must be made in English (If your posts are written in your mothertongue, you must also write it with English on the side)(2) All posts must be made visible to the general public(3) All posts must meet the standards of public order and decency(4) All uploaded content must be original(5) All posts must follow other guidelines that may be determined separately.
Remunerations, etc.
7. Reporters will not receive compensation. However, in the case of special events suchas the Appointment Ceremony, they can be reimbursed for travel expenses.
Application Process
8. Foreign residents wishing to be considered as Reporters candidates must turn in thefollowing documents to the prefecture:(1) Application Form (Form 1) with Photo of the Applicant(2) Copy of Residence Card or Alien Registration CertificateSelection Process
9.Reporters will be appointed by the Governor of Fukui, using their applicationmaterials as a selection basis.
Reporters Privileges
10.Reporters may receive certain privileges as provided by the prefecture.
Notification of Changes
11. Should there be any changes to the information in Reporters’ application materials,
they must notify the prefecture as soon as possible.
Revocation of Appointment
12. In any of the following situations, the Governor may revoke the appointment ofReporters:(1) Appointee uploads content containing misrepresentations or lies(2) Appointee’s actions oppose the purpose of the Share Fukui Project(3) Appointee no longer meets the criteria designated in condition #4(4) Appointee fails to carry out the duties outlined in condition #3(5) Appointee is deemed to be unfit for any other reason as decided by the Governor
Misc.
13. Other conditions may be designated as needed.

Additional Clause: The policies in this outline are effective from September 2th 2016

（ Form １ ）Fukui Reporters
Application
2016/10/01
MF

Full Name

Birth date (YYYY/MM/DD) ：（age）（）
Photo(Casual Photos OK)〒Address
Telephone （Landline）（Mobile）

Workplaceor School
Telephone

Nationality（Workplace）(Birth place)E-mailaddress
SNS Sites Used

Languages

http://other thanNo. of Followers

EnglishDuration of stay inFukui

FromtoPlease explain why
you would like to
be a Fukui
Reporter, and what
would make you agood candidate.
What do you like
about Fukui? Whatparts of Fukui would
you like to promote?

I verify that I am applying to be a Reporter for the Share Fukui Project, and that the information on
this form is complete and correct.

Signature

Date