In conjunction with the Suigo Itako Iris Festival, which has a long history and tradition, we are looking for Ayame-musume (Iris girl) to welcome and entertain visitors in the Iris Garden, provide tourist information at various places in the city throughout the year, appear on TV, radio and other media, and participate in various tourism PR campaigns.
Term of office
One year from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
Working days and details
(1) Hospitality at the Ayame Festival and participation in advance campaigns, etc.
During the Iris Festival (May 23 (Fri.), 2007 to June 22 (Sun.), 2025)
(2) Events in the city, tourism PR, etc.
Pre-training sessions will be held (scheduled for March 16 (Sun.) and May 11 (Sun.); participation is required).
Number of applicants
(2) Events in the city, etc., and sightseeing PR, etc.
Qualifications】 【Application Requirements
(1) 18 years of age or older as of April 1, 2025
(2) Those who can participate in various projects during the term of office.
(3) Those who can obtain permission from their employer and family members to participate in Ayame-musume activities.
(4)Those who are not engaged in other activities such as campaign assistants during the term of office.
(5)Those who are able to attend all days of the training sessions prior to the top article.
Nationality is not required.
How to Apply
Please fill out the prescribed application form and attach a large color photo of yourself (L-size, upper body and full body) to each application form.
The prescribed form can be downloaded from here.
E-mail application: Download the application form, fill in the required information, attach one color photo, and send it to the following address.
Please make sure to write “Ayame-musume Application” in the subject line of the e-mail.
*When sending an e-mail, please confirm the transmission to the Ayame Musume Section of the Tourism, Commerce and Industry Division.
✉Sending address ✉musume@city.itako.lg.jp
Click here for the application guidelines for Ayame-musume.
Selection Process
First round: Document screening (Results will be sent by e-mail in mid-January 2025)
Second round: Interviews (to be held on February 2, 2025 (Sun.) at Itako City Hall)
Compensation
10,000 yen per day (5,000 yen for half a day)
Extra prize: 30,000 yen gift certificate (In principle, those who have worked at least 10 days per year and whose term of office has expired are eligible for this prize.)
For details on transportation expenses, please refer to the “Application Guidelines for Ayame-musume”.
Application period
Friday, November 8, 2007 – Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (must arrive no later than 5:00 p.m.)
Major activities to date
Courtesy visits to the Governor of Ibaraki Prefecture, etc., Kashima Antlers Hometown Days (opening ceremony), radio appearances (Ibaraki Broadcasting), TV appearances (NHK, etc.), etc.
Others
Application forms and photographs will not be returned.
*Personal information submitted will not be used for any purpose other than recruiting Ayame-musume.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
For application and inquiry, please contact us at
Ayame-musume Section, Tourism, Commerce and Industry Division, Itako City Hall, 626 Tsuji, Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 311-2493, Japan
TEL: 0299-63-1111 (ext. 241-242) FAX: 0299-80-1100
We are looking forward to receiving applications from anyone who can promote Suigo Itako.
