Border Tourism Certification "Rebun Kentei" Launched, Utilizing Open Badges for Certificates
Infosign Inc. announced that its Open Badge issuance platform, "Open Badge Factory," has been adopted for the "Border Tourism Certification" organized by the Japan Border Tourism Association, with the fourth installment, "Rebun Kentei," launched in March 2025. Successful candidates will receive a digital certification, an "Open Badge," based on international standards, aiming to deepen understanding of border and remote island regions and promote tourism.
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Infosign Inc. (Location: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Susumu Murata) announces that its Open Badge issuance platform "Open Badge Factory" has been adopted for the "Border Tourism Certification" organized by the Japan Border Tourism Association (Chairman: Yoshito Izu), and the fourth installment, "Rebun Kentei," was newly launched in March 2025.
Successful candidates of the certification can receive a digital certification "Open Badge"* based on international standards as their certificate. The aim is to deepen understanding and interest in border and remote island regions, leading to tourism promotion and the creation of related populations.
*Open Badge: An international standard digital certification specification defined by the 1EdTech Consortium. It has anti-counterfeiting features and can be posted on social media and portfolios.
Following the Tsushima Kentei, Goto (Shimogoto) Kentei, and Yonaguni Kentei, the fourth installment, "Rebun Kentei," is now starting.
◆ Overview and Background of "Rebun Kentei"
"Border Tourism" promotes Japan's border and boundary regions as travel destinations. The "Border Tourism Certification," which visualizes knowledge and interest in this concept, has launched "Rebun Kentei," targeting Rebun Island in Hokkaido, as its fourth installment, following Tsushima, Goto (Shimogoto), and Yonaguni.
Based on the idea that border regions are "gateways" rather than "dead ends," the certification deepens understanding of the region through multifaceted questions covering geography, history, culture, nature, and food.
◆ Certification Overview
● Target Region: Rebun Island (Hokkaido)
● Eligibility: Anyone can take the exam for free
● Scope of Questions: Geography, culture, history, nature, food, etc.
● Difficulty Levels: Beginner ☆ / Intermediate ☆☆ / Advanced ☆☆☆ (3 levels)
● How to Take the Exam: Online (apply via the official website)
● Exam Fee: Free
● Passing Score: 25 correct answers out of 30 questions
● Inquiries regarding "Border Tourism Certification":
https://www.border-tourism.com/contact/
Rebun Island Kafuka Port
◆ Comments from Stakeholders
Yoshito Izu, Chairman, Japan Border Tourism Association
"We adopted Open Badge Factory for issuing certificates because it allows us to issue digital badges at a reasonable cost. We are also planning to offer travel benefits to badge holders and award special badges to those who acquire all four badges."
Susumu Murata, Representative, Infosign Inc.
"We are delighted that our Open Badge service can contribute to promoting the charm of regions rich in history and nature. Open Badges are not just proof of learning; they have the potential to create new value that connects regions and people. We will continue to support challenges in various fields through digital certification technology."
◆ About Japan Border Tourism Association
An organization that promotes the popularization and expansion of demand for border tourism through collaboration between private sectors and local governments, with the aim of promoting tourism and regional revitalization in Japan's border and boundary regions.
● Organization Name: Japan Border Tourism Association (JBTA)
● Location: Tokyo
● Representative: Yoshito Izu
● Established: April 1, 2017
● Business Activities:
● Official Website: https://www.border-tourism.com/
● Inquiries regarding "Japan Border Tourism Association":
https://www.border-tourism.com/contact/
■ Details of the Initiative
Details are published on our blog.
https://www.infosign.co.jp/blog/rebun-kentei
◆ About Open Badge Factory
It is a platform for creating, issuing, and managing digital badges compliant with the international standard "Open Badge 3.0." Educational institutions, companies, and organizations can widely utilize it for qualification exam certificates, course completion certificates, skill proofs, and more. It also supports the introduction of micro-credentials and gamification.
Click here for details on Open Badge Factory
◆ About Infosign Inc.
Established in 2001. In December 2023, it signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Japan with Open Badge Factory Ltd., which has been operating Open Badge businesses mainly in Europe for 12 years. It promotes educational DX utilizing open standards, such as providing "TAO Cloud," a SaaS version of the open-source CBT platform "TAO."
【Contact Information】
Infosign Inc.
e-mail：obf@infosign.co.jp
Official HP： https://www.infosign.co.jp/
4F NDK Ikenohata Building, 1-2-18 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0008
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Successful candidates of the certification can receive a digital certification "Open Badge"* based on international standards as their certificate. The aim is to deepen understanding and interest in border and remote island regions, leading to tourism promotion and the creation of related populations.
*Open Badge: An international standard digital certification specification defined by the 1EdTech Consortium. It has anti-counterfeiting features and can be posted on social media and portfolios.
Following the Tsushima Kentei, Goto (Shimogoto) Kentei, and Yonaguni Kentei, the fourth installment, "Rebun Kentei," is now starting.
◆ Overview and Background of "Rebun Kentei"
"Border Tourism" promotes Japan's border and boundary regions as travel destinations. The "Border Tourism Certification," which visualizes knowledge and interest in this concept, has launched "Rebun Kentei," targeting Rebun Island in Hokkaido, as its fourth installment, following Tsushima, Goto (Shimogoto), and Yonaguni.
Based on the idea that border regions are "gateways" rather than "dead ends," the certification deepens understanding of the region through multifaceted questions covering geography, history, culture, nature, and food.
◆ Certification Overview
● Target Region: Rebun Island (Hokkaido)
● Eligibility: Anyone can take the exam for free
● Scope of Questions: Geography, culture, history, nature, food, etc.
● Difficulty Levels: Beginner ☆ / Intermediate ☆☆ / Advanced ☆☆☆ (3 levels)
● How to Take the Exam: Online (apply via the official website)
● Exam Fee: Free
● Passing Score: 25 correct answers out of 30 questions
● Inquiries regarding "Border Tourism Certification":
https://www.border-tourism.com/contact/
Rebun Island Kafuka Port
◆ Comments from Stakeholders
Yoshito Izu, Chairman, Japan Border Tourism Association
"We adopted Open Badge Factory for issuing certificates because it allows us to issue digital badges at a reasonable cost. We are also planning to offer travel benefits to badge holders and award special badges to those who acquire all four badges."
Susumu Murata, Representative, Infosign Inc.
"We are delighted that our Open Badge service can contribute to promoting the charm of regions rich in history and nature. Open Badges are not just proof of learning; they have the potential to create new value that connects regions and people. We will continue to support challenges in various fields through digital certification technology."
◆ About Japan Border Tourism Association
An organization that promotes the popularization and expansion of demand for border tourism through collaboration between private sectors and local governments, with the aim of promoting tourism and regional revitalization in Japan's border and boundary regions.
● Organization Name: Japan Border Tourism Association (JBTA)
● Location: Tokyo
● Representative: Yoshito Izu
● Established: April 1, 2017
● Business Activities:
● Official Website: https://www.border-tourism.com/
● Inquiries regarding "Japan Border Tourism Association":
https://www.border-tourism.com/contact/
■ Details of the Initiative
Details are published on our blog.
https://www.infosign.co.jp/blog/rebun-kentei
◆ About Open Badge Factory
It is a platform for creating, issuing, and managing digital badges compliant with the international standard "Open Badge 3.0." Educational institutions, companies, and organizations can widely utilize it for qualification exam certificates, course completion certificates, skill proofs, and more. It also supports the introduction of micro-credentials and gamification.
Click here for details on Open Badge Factory
◆ About Infosign Inc.
Established in 2001. In December 2023, it signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Japan with Open Badge Factory Ltd., which has been operating Open Badge businesses mainly in Europe for 12 years. It promotes educational DX utilizing open standards, such as providing "TAO Cloud," a SaaS version of the open-source CBT platform "TAO."
【Contact Information】
Infosign Inc.
e-mail：obf@infosign.co.jp
Official HP： https://www.infosign.co.jp/
4F NDK Ikenohata Building, 1-2-18 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0008
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