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<p>Since 2009, the GC Student Volunteer Interpreter Guide program has been continuously active. It has now been officially registered as a <a href="https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/list-of-volunteer-guides">Goodwill Guide Organization by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO):</a><br />
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<p>As a student-centered organization, which is still quite rare, the approval process took time. However, our long-standing and consistent activities at Meiji Jingu were highly recognized. By 2019, more than 300 students had participated. After the COVID-19 pandemic, activities resumed in 2022, mainly at Osaka Castle and Toyokuni Shrine. By 2025, the number of registered student members exceeded 60.</p>

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<p>This initiative originated in 2009, when we were invited by the Tokyo 2016 Olympic Bid Committee to provide volunteer interpretation support at the press center for three weeks. Students also had the opportunity to attend exclusive networking events, creating unforgettable experiences.</p>

<p>Following this, regular activities began at Meiji Jingu. At the time, it was uncommon for Japanese people to approach foreign tourists, so many visitors warmly welcomed the students’ guidance.</p>

<p>After two to three years, more students began leveraging this experience for job hunting and AO entrance applications, leading to the rapid growth of the program. Educators from high schools and universities in Tokyo, as well as professionals from consulting firms and major IT companies, became increasingly interested and visited the site.</p>

<p>Below are some examples of how participating students have utilized this experience for their future careers</p>
