The General Incorporated Association All Japan Information Learning Promotion Association (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will hold the first exam for the "Chiba Meister Certification," a new local certification that allows comprehensive learning of Chiba Prefecture's history, geography, culture, tourism, agriculture, and industry, on Sunday, November 29, 2026.

Chiba Meister Certification

The exam will be conducted at universities and CBT test centers within Chiba Prefecture, and is open to residents of Chiba Prefecture as well as those interested in Chiba Prefecture.

It can also be taken online in an IBT format, making it easily accessible to people nationwide.

Chiba Meister Certification Official Website

"Early Bird Campaign" for the First 1,000 Applicants Underway

Currently, an "Early Bird Campaign" is being held for the first 1,000 applicants.

Eligible applicants will receive:

- Chiba Meister Certification Official Textbook

- Chiba Meister Certification Q&A Master

as a free gift.

*The campaign runs until August 31st, but will end once the first 1,000 applicants are reached.

Growing Interest in "Wanting to Know More About Chiba"

In recent years, "local certifications" that encourage relearning the charms of a region have been gaining attention nationwide.

Among these, the Chiba Meister Certification is attracting interest from many people as a certification that allows for systematic learning across a wide range of fields, including not only history, culture, and tourism, but also industry, agriculture, and food culture.

Applicants have expressed sentiments such as:

- Wanting to deepen understanding of my hometown/Chiba

- Wanting to utilize it in customer service or tourism jobs

- Wanting to learn with my children

- Wanting to challenge myself because I love Chiba

Discover New Things About Chiba, Which You Thought You Knew

For example:

- What is Chiba Prefecture's population ranking nationwide?

- What is the ranking of Chiba Prefecture's coastline length nationwide?

- What agricultural products does Chiba Prefecture boast top-class production nationwide for?

- Why was Narita Airport built in Chiba Prefecture?

- What are some of the cultures and industries that originated in Chiba Prefecture?

- What is the connection between Tokugawa Ieyasu and Chiba Prefecture?

It may be that surprisingly few people can confidently answer these questions.

By learning through the certification, your perspective on tourist spots and historical sites will change, and new discoveries will emerge even in everyday scenery.

Chiba Meister Certification

Knowing a Region Means Coming to Love It

In recent years, regional revitalization, tourism promotion, and fostering local pride have become national themes.

To promote the charm of a region, it is important to first know the region.

The Chiba Meister Certification is not just a knowledge test.

Its purpose is to rediscover the charms of Chiba Prefecture, deepen understanding of the region, and foster pride in the local area.

The content is useful not only for students' learning opportunities but also for those working in tourism and service industries, local government officials, and those involved in community activities.

Exam Topics

Chapter 1: Overview of Chiba Prefecture

1. The Charms of Chiba Prefecture

2. Overview of Chiba Prefecture

3. History of Chiba Prefecture

4. Geography and Climate of Chiba Prefecture

5. Economy and Industry of Chiba Prefecture

6. Transportation Infrastructure of Chiba Prefecture

7. Road Infrastructure of Chiba Prefecture

8. Universities and Public Institutions in Chiba Prefecture

Chapter 2: Culture and Tourism of Chiba Prefecture

1. Food and Gourmet

2. Festivals and Events

3. Nature and Parks

4. Leisure and Cultural Facilities

5. Sports

6. Hot Springs

7. Settings for Novels, Movies, Manga, and Anime

8. People

9. Faith, Shrines, Temples, and Historical Heritage

10. Folktales and Legends

11. Language and Customs

Chapter 3: Municipalities of Chiba Prefecture

1. Bay Area (8 cities)

2. Higashikatsushika Area (7 cities)

3. Hokuso Area (12 cities and towns)

4. Kujukuri Area (8 cities and towns)

5. Minamiboso Area (4 cities and towns)

6. Kazusa/Coastal Area (15 cities and towns)

Learn Chiba and Prove Your Knowledge as a Qualification

The Chiba Meister Certification allows you to prove your learned knowledge as a qualification. Successful candidates will be awarded the following by the All Japan Information Learning Promotion Association:

Certificate of Completion

Certification Card

Certification Badge

By systematically acquiring knowledge about the region, you can utilize it in various situations such as tourist guidance, community activities, customer service, and sales.

It is also a great appeal that you can leave a tangible record of your "love for Chiba" and your "desire to know more about Chiba."

Various Benefits for Successful Candidates

Implementation Guidelines

<Exam Date>

Sunday, November 29, 2026, 10:00 AM -

*CBT venue dates and times may vary. Please check the application page for details.

<Application Period>

Until Thursday, October 22, 2026

<Exam Fee>

8,800 yen (tax included)

<Exam Method>

Mark sheet method (2-choice/4-choice)

<Exam Duration / Number of Questions>

90 minutes / 120 questions

<Passing Score>

70% or higher correct answers

*However, adjustments may be made based on question difficulty, and passing may be granted with a correct answer rate below 70%.

[Implementation Format / Exam Venues]

<Venue Exams>

Chiba University (Chiba City), Edogawa University (Nagareyama City), International University of Health and Welfare Narita Campus (Narita City), The University of Tokyo Komaba I Campus (Meguro-ku, Tokyo), Osaka Keizai University Okuma Campus (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

<CBT Exams>

Hello! PC SchoolARIO Soga School

Hello! PC School YuaLUM Narita School

Hello! PC School UNIMO Chiharadai School

Hello! PC School ARIO Ichihara School

Hello! PC School Ito-Yokado Yagiyama School

Hello! PC School Ito-Yokado Makuhari School

Hello! PC School ARIO Kashiwa School

Hello! PC School Seiyu Gyotoku School

CUBE PC School (Chiba Newtown)

SUN AILE Funabashi Test Center

STUDY PC NET Kashiwa School

Minoritai PC School Test Center

Chiba Station Front Main Street Test Center

Chiba Meister Certification Official Website

https://www.joho-gakushu.or.jp/chiba

Reference Books

Chiba Meister Certification Official Textbook

Chiba Meister Certification Official Textbook

Thorough analysis of the exam scope, systematically covering the knowledge required for the exam, from history, geography, culture, to industry.

The structure allows for efficient learning of important points, enabling even beginners to deepen their understanding without difficulty.

Furthermore, the content is structured based on the exam trends of the actual test, so the more you study, the more you will acquire "knowledge that leads to scores."

This is an essential official textbook that provides the shortest route to passing the Chiba Meister Certification.

List Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)

Pages: A5 size, 340 pages

Author: Nobuhiro Yasuda

Chiba Meister Certification Official Selected Practice Problems

Chiba Meister Certification Official Selected Practice Problems

Thoroughly analyzes the exam trends of the Chiba Meister Certification and includes carefully selected frequent topics and important themes.

By repeatedly solving problems similar to the actual exam format, you can develop practical skills and scoring ability that will be effective in the real test.

It naturally clarifies "what to memorize" and "what is likely to be tested," significantly improving learning efficiency.

By solidifying your knowledge with the official textbook and finishing with this problem set, passing the exam will be much closer.

This is the definitive problem collection for honing your "passing ability," perfect for final preparation right before the exam.

List Price: 880 yen (tax included)

Edited by: All Japan Information Learning Promotion Association

Sample Questions

Select one option that is most inappropriate among the following descriptions (a to d) regarding Chiba Prefecture.

a. Chiba Prefecture has 60 municipalities.

b. There is only one village in Chiba Prefecture.

c. Chiba Prefecture has two core cities.

d. Chiba Prefecture has one designated city, which is composed of six wards.

Yatsu Higata in Narashino City is known as an important habitat for migratory birds and was registered as a wetland under an international treaty in 1993. Select one option that is most appropriate among the following (a to d) for this treaty, which aims to conserve wetlands important for the habitat of water birds.

a. Washington Convention

b. Ramsar Convention

c. Basel Convention

d. Montreal Protocol

Select one option that is most appropriate among the following (a to d) for the name of a local dish from the Boso coastal region, made by mixing fish such as horse mackerel with miso, green onions, and ginger, and finely pounding it until it becomes sticky.

a. Name-ro

b. Uirou

c. Hoto

d. Battou

Select one option that is most appropriate among the following (a to d) for the term that fills the blank in the following passage regarding Chiba Prefecture's fisheries.

Off the coast of Chiba Prefecture's Pacific coast, rich fishing grounds are formed due to the influence of the Kuroshio and Oyashio currents, and various fish are landed at fishing ports within the prefecture. In Choshi, ( ) landed during the rainy season, which is rich in fat, is called "Nyubai ( )".

a. Salmon

b. Sardine

c. Pufferfish

d. Mackerel

Select one option that is most appropriate among the following (a to d) for the description of Shisen Hishikawa.

a. Born in present-day Minamiboso City, he established the genre of ukiyo-e, which vividly depicts the customs of common people.

b. A Dutch physician active in the Sakura domain during the late Edo period, who laid the foundation for Juntendo.

c. A tanka poet and novelist from present-day Sanmu City, who wrote "Nogiku no Haka" (The Chrysanthemum Grave) set in Yagiri, Matsudo City.

d. A warlord from the Sengoku period, considered the ancestor of the Awa Satomi clan.

Correct Answers: a, b, a, b, a

General Incorporated Association All Japan Information Learning Promotion Association Chiba Meister Certification Secretariat

For 27 years since its establishment, and 22 years since its approval by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the All Japan Information Learning Promotion Association has been fully committed to lifelong learning in Japan through the holding of certification exams related to information protection for businessmen, students, and the general public, as well as legal certification exams.

General Incorporated Association All Japan Information Learning Promotion Association (https://www.joho-gakushu.or.jp)

Seiwakai Building 5F, 3-7-12 Kanda Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Chiba Meister Certification Secretariat

Miyake 9 Building 4F, 7-11 Honchiba-cho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture

TEL: 0120-992-636

Chairman: Tsuneo Makino

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