[Katori City, Chiba] Recruiting Now in 2 Fields! Fiscal Year 2026 Regional Revitalization Volunteers
Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, is recruiting Regional Revitalization Volunteers for the 2026 fiscal year. The recruitment covers two fields: 'creating a youth-centered related population' and 'vacant house utilization.' The Regional Revitalization Volunteer system helps people move from urban areas to regional areas and aims to promote settlement through community support. Currently, 34 volunteers are active in the city. Interested applicants should contact the relevant department (Planning and Policy Division or Urban Development Division).
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The Regional Revitalization Volunteer program is an initiative where individuals move from urban areas to regions experiencing significant depopulation and aging. They engage in 'community support activities,' including developing and promoting regional brands and local products, working in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, and supporting local residents, all while aiming for long-term settlement. In Katori City, 34 members are currently active in fields such as migration, film commissions, agriculture, tourism, historic preservation, and housing.
Recruitment Details
1. Youth-Centered 'Related Population' Creation
This program involves working for Kakewa Co., Ltd., a company founded by university faculty and students that operates a restaurant using local products. The role focuses on spreading information and planning events to create a 'related population' (kankei-jinko) centered on the younger generation.
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Planning and implementing events related to creating a youth-centered related population.
(2) Information dissemination related to the youth-centered related population.
(3) Maintenance of farmland, etc., used as fields for the above activities.
(4) Tasks related to projects implemented by support organizations.
(5) Other tasks related to related populations, migration, and settlement.
2. Vacant House Utilization
Volunteers will work as part-time fiscal year appointment staff under the Katori City Urban Development Division. The city is recruiting people to work on vacant house utilization as 'Regional Revitalization Volunteers' in collaboration with city staff and local real estate businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Tasks related to identifying vacant houses (exterior surveys, data creation/updates, etc.).
(2) Tasks related to vacant house utilization (responding to consultations from owners and prospective users).
(3) Management of the 'Vacant House Bank' (coordinating with real estate and related businesses, improving system functionality, and promoting the program).
(4) Information dissemination regarding vacant house measures (promoting systems, grants, and planning seminars).
(5) Other tasks related to vacant houses.
Located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, Katori City (population: 69,000) is a town filled with nature, history, and culture, featuring rich natural landscapes around the Tone River and satoyama, peaceful rural scenery as one of Japan's leading agricultural production areas, and historic streets from the Edo period.
We look forward to your applications!
[Inquiries]
Katori City Hall (2127 Sawara-ro, Katori City, Chiba 287-8501)
[1. Youth-Centered 'Related Population' Creation]
Planning and Policy Division, Policy Section
Tel: 0478-50-1206 Fax: 0478-52-4566
[2. Vacant House Utilization]
Urban Development Division, Housing Section
Tel: 0478-50-1214 Fax: 0478-54-7654
Recruitment Details
1. Youth-Centered 'Related Population' Creation
This program involves working for Kakewa Co., Ltd., a company founded by university faculty and students that operates a restaurant using local products. The role focuses on spreading information and planning events to create a 'related population' (kankei-jinko) centered on the younger generation.
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Planning and implementing events related to creating a youth-centered related population.
(2) Information dissemination related to the youth-centered related population.
(3) Maintenance of farmland, etc., used as fields for the above activities.
(4) Tasks related to projects implemented by support organizations.
(5) Other tasks related to related populations, migration, and settlement.
2. Vacant House Utilization
Volunteers will work as part-time fiscal year appointment staff under the Katori City Urban Development Division. The city is recruiting people to work on vacant house utilization as 'Regional Revitalization Volunteers' in collaboration with city staff and local real estate businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Tasks related to identifying vacant houses (exterior surveys, data creation/updates, etc.).
(2) Tasks related to vacant house utilization (responding to consultations from owners and prospective users).
(3) Management of the 'Vacant House Bank' (coordinating with real estate and related businesses, improving system functionality, and promoting the program).
(4) Information dissemination regarding vacant house measures (promoting systems, grants, and planning seminars).
(5) Other tasks related to vacant houses.
Located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, Katori City (population: 69,000) is a town filled with nature, history, and culture, featuring rich natural landscapes around the Tone River and satoyama, peaceful rural scenery as one of Japan's leading agricultural production areas, and historic streets from the Edo period.
We look forward to your applications!
[Inquiries]
Katori City Hall (2127 Sawara-ro, Katori City, Chiba 287-8501)
[1. Youth-Centered 'Related Population' Creation]
Planning and Policy Division, Policy Section
Tel: 0478-50-1206 Fax: 0478-52-4566
[2. Vacant House Utilization]
Urban Development Division, Housing Section
Tel: 0478-50-1214 Fax: 0478-54-7654
FAQ
What are the recruitment fields for Katori City's Community Revitalization Support Corps?
We are recruiting in two fields: 'Youth-focused Relationship Population Creation' and 'Vacant House Utilization'.
What is the purpose of the Community Revitalization Support Corps?
The purpose is to encourage people to move from urban areas to regions experiencing significant population decline and aging, and to promote activities such as developing regional brands, promoting local products, and engaging in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries to facilitate settlement and integration in the region.
What is the affiliation and employment status for the Vacant House Utilization role?
You will be affiliated with the Katori City Urban Development Division and work as a part-time annual contract employee.
Where will the Youth-focused Relationship Population Creation role be affiliated?
You will be affiliated with 'Kakewa Co., Ltd.', a company that has started a restaurant business utilizing local products.
Can you provide details on the recruitment and contact information?
For the Youth-focused Relationship Population Creation role, contact the Planning and Policy Division Policy Team at 0478-50-1206. For the Vacant House Utilization role, contact the Urban Development Division Housing Team at 0478-50-1214.