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[Akita Prefecture] What is the Hometown Examination? Introducing the local examination filled with love for one's hometown

 

Are you someone who loves Akita and wants to learn more about it, but doesn't know where to start?

In this article, we will provide detailed information about the Akita local test, the Akita Hometown Test, which is perfect for such people

What is the Akita Hometown Examination

 

The Akita Hometown Examination is one of the local examinations held by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the aim of raising interest in the region

Some local tests are limited to specific genres such as tourism, culture, history, and food, but the Akita Hometown Test is unique in that it covers a wide range of subjects, including history, tourism, festivals and events, nature, lifestyle and culture, and industry

Furthermore, since local exams are not taken for the purpose of finding employment or changing jobs, and only people who truly love the subject take the exam, the pass rate tends to be either extremely high or extremely low. However, the pass rate for the Akita Hometown Exam in 2021 was stable and high at 77.1% for Grade 3, 69.3% for Grade 2, and 35.7% for Grade 1

Reference: Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry "Local Examination Information"

Reference: Akita Chamber of Commerce and Industry "Akita Hometown Examination"

Preparation for the Akita Hometown Certification

The Akita Hometown Examination has a high and consistent pass rate, but what kind of exam preparation is best for you?

I'll introduce three of them

Study using official textbooks and past exam questions

 

which can be purchased at the six chambers of commerce in Akita, Odate, Noshiro, Omagari, Yokote, and Yuzawa, as well as Akita Sakigake Shimpo retailers and bookstores throughout Akita Prefecture

Kinokuniya , Sanseido , Yurindo , and Junkudo which are the top-selling bookstores , you will find that most bookstores outside the prefecture do not have the book in stock, so it would be safer for people other than those who live in Akita Prefecture to purchase it online.

The first basic step in preparing for the exam is to study the contents of this official textbook and solve past questions from the past two years that have been posted on the website

Reference: Akita Chamber of Commerce and Industry "Akita Hometown Examination"

Study on the " Akita Hometown Examination

As a test preparation for the Akita Hometown Examination, Akita Core Business College has launched a test preparation website for graduation research

The site is organized with basic knowledge by genre and region, past exam questions, and other content, so even first-time visitors to the website will be able to intuitively navigate and obtain the information they need

The basic knowledge section lists terms in alphabetical order, so it can be used like a dictionary, and past exam questions can only be graded for those that have been answered, so another great benefit is that it can be used flexibly to suit individual study methods

Recommended for those who want to make effective use of their spare time to study

Reference: Akita Core Business College "Akita Hometown Examination Preparation"

Attend a preparatory seminar for the Akita Hometown Examination

Exam preparation seminars are also held to help prepare for the Akita Hometown Certification Exam

The course involves studying the contents of the official Akita Hometown Certification Examination textbook in a one-day intensive course, with lessons divided into time slots by subject, making it recommended for those who want to study in a systematic manner

Please check the Akita Hometown Examination website for the latest dates and application procedures

Reference: Akita Chamber of Commerce and Industry "Akita Hometown Examination"

What are the benefits of passing the Akita Hometown Examination

There are 100 companies that have taken the Akita Hometown Examination as a group and have produced successful candidates. All of these companies are listed on the Akita Hometown Examination website and have been presented with a plaque that reads "Stores with successful candidates."

They utilize their knowledge of Akita Prefecture and strive to provide customer service and hospitality, so if you're interested in Akita, we recommend that you try out the services of these companies

Reference: Akita Hometown Examination "Stores with Passers"

summary

The Akita Hometown Examination is one of the local examinations held by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the aim of raising interest in the region, and we found that the pass rate is high because there are various ways to choose from to prepare for the exam that suit you best

If you are interested in Akita and want to learn more about it, give it a try

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