Levels UP! I became a Google Local Guides!

I became a member of Google Local Guides

When you look at Google Maps, you will see reviews on various restaurants.

These reviews and photos are posted on Google Maps by Google Local Guides.

I thought I had to go through a difficult process or be an influencer to become a local guide. But one time I posted a review of a restaurant for a drink special, and it turns out that actually anyone with a Google account can become one!

Google Local Guide is a level-based system

As a Local Guide, you can accumulate points for each review and photo you post. Once you reach a certain level, a badge will appear next to your profile picture.

I am now level 6 of 10.

I've heard that as I advance in levels in the future, I will be able to receive benefits of increased Google capacity and participate in local guide gatherings, but I haven't reached that stage yet.

I don't get any reward for writing a detailed review, but that's Dr. Google! The number of views of my photos and reviews is unbelievable. A small photo of food can get tens of thousands of views and likes, so it's very rewarding.

I would like to be a guide in Malaysia, where I will study abroad!

Since it is a Google Maps service, the field is worldwide if it is covered by Google Maps! Google Maps was also a great help to me when I was looking for a language school.

After September, when I go to Malaysia, I will continue to work as a local guide.

It can be for my own record or for someone else's, and it will motivate me to visit different places after I get to Malaysia!

By the way, even if I write in a language other than Japanese, it seems to be OK to write in Japanese, as it will be translated into another language with just one click using the Google Translate function.

I can use English or Chinese to study languages during my study abroad, and it seems to be OK to write in Japanese for Japanese tourists.

I'll continue to work hard on it while I'm in Japan.