2013 Exam C for Prospective Mie Prefectural Employees and Prospective Municipal School Employees

日本国籍を持たない人も受験できます

2013/08/01 Thursday Career, Highlights

1.Exam categories, available positions and position details

Category

Available positions

Position details

Exam C for Prospective Prefectural Employees

Clerical work

Approx. 6

Clerical work for the Department of Gubernatorial Affairs, the Prefectural Board of Education, the Public Utilities Agency, hospital related projects, etc.※Non-Japanese citizens may also take this exam.

General civil engineering

Approx 4

Technical work for the Department of Gubernatorial Affairs, the Prefectural Board of Education, the Public Utilities Agency, hospital related projects, etc.※Non-Japanese citizens may also take this exam.

Police work

Approx 3

Clerical work at police headquarters or police stations.※Japanese citizenship required

Exam C for Prospective Municipal School Employees

School clerical work

Approx 3

Clerical work at a municipal elementary or junior high school.※Non-Japanese citizens may also take this exam

 

2.Eligibility Requirements

Test takers must have been born between April 2, 1992 and April 1, 1996

※For other eligibility requirements, please see the exam application guide.

 

3.Test dates

First Stage:Sunday, Sept 29, 2013

Second Stage:Friday, October 25, 2013

 

4.Test sections

First Stage:Character test(written)、Subject test(written, for those applying for a civic engineering position)

Second Stage:Essay section、individual interview, aptitude test

 

5.Application procedure

Please apply between Friday Jul 26, 2013 and Monday, Aug 26, 2013 via internet, by post or in person.

 

※Applicants may not apply to take both this exam and the B Exam for Prospective Mie Prefectural Employees and Prospective Municipal Employees.

※The information provided above was selected from the exam application guide. Interested individuals should read the exam application guide carefully before applying.

 

For enquiries please contact:

Mie Prefecture Human Resources Committee

TEL 059-224-2932

Prefectural job opportunity information homepage: http://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/saiyo

 

The Wedded Rocks (Meotoiwa) at Futami

2013/08/01 Thursday Career, Highlights

[三重を知ろう] 二見の夫婦岩

This video will introduce Futami’s Wedded Rocks (also known as Meotoiwa), famous sightseeing destination in Mie Prefecture.

Meotoiwa is made up of two rock formations off the coast of Futami that are connected by a shimenawa, a thick rope used in Shinto shrines and rituals.

A torii gate sits atop the larger of the two rock formations, which represents masculinity. The smaller rock formation symbolizes feminity. Together, they represent the bond between husband and wife.

meotoiwa

It is truely a sight to behold, and many visitors feel moved as they look upon the Wedded Rocks set against the vast ocean

Visitors can also visit Futami Okitama Shrine, which is located adjacent to The Wedded Rocks.

There is no admission fee to see the Wedded Rocks.

There are also restaurants, local goods shops, shops that sell local seafood and snacks, as well as an aquarium nearby.

Getting to the Wedded Rocks

The Wedded Rocks are located in Futami, which is a town in Ise City.

mapa meotoiwa futami

Visitors arriving by car should take the Ise IC Highway to the Ise Futami Toba Line and exit at Futami Junction towards Futami. Those that want to avoid highways should take National Rt. 23 and take a left onto National Rd. 42 towards Futami after passing the on ramp for the Toricho IC. Visitors should see the entrance to the Wedded Rocks on their left after then turning left at the intersection labeled “chaya” (茶屋) and driving a short distance.

Those visiting by Kintetsu Railway should get off at Ujiyamada Station and ride a bus bound for Toba to the “Meotoiwa Higashi Guchi” (夫婦岩東口)bus stop. Alternatively, visitors can also ride JR to Futamiura Station, which is 15 mins walking distance from the Wedded Rocks.