Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) 
At present, Ibaraki Prefecture employs three Coordinators for International Relations, who use their respective talents in a variety of work.
CIRs' main responsibilities include the following:
- Advising the prefecture's JET participants, and assisting with administration of the prefecture-wide JET system
- Planning prefectural international exchange events
- Participating in international exchange events, etc., put on by cities, schools, and NGOs in the prefecture
- Translating and correcting official documents in English
- Taking care of foreign visitors to the prefecture
(from August 2007)
Amber Chang
Amber arrived at the International Affairs Division in August, 2007, as a successor of Aurélien, who now works for the International Association. Amber's job includes editing the E-Ibaraki report
, participating in World Caravan (cultural visits to elementary and junior high schools), helping out with English and Mandarin-related events, and so on.
(from August 2006)
Jonathan Michaels
- English-related translation and interpretation
- Design and maintenance of this web site and the E-Ibaraki Report
- Participation in World Culture Seminar (lectures in English) and World Caravan
- Arranged a visit to Ibaraki by a group of high schoolers from California
- Liaison with JET participants for participation in I Love Ibaraki Festival, Mito Kōmon Festival, Ryūgasaki disaster drill, etc.
(from August 2005)
Aurélien Baron
- Editor-in-Chief of the E-Ibaraki Report
- Member of the 2006 Foreigners' Roundtable
- Lectures on French culture
- Participation in World Caravan
- Participation in I Love Ibaraki Festival