Jarman International’s Hana Shiraishi, director of online strategy and editor-in-chief of Deep Japan, will offer a 40-minute workshop at the Inbound Business Expo 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight. The workshop, titled “Connecting Japan’s heart with the world: The power of Japan’s international community,” will be held March 4 from 3 to 3:40 p.m. at the venue’s South Hall, Seminar Room B.
In her workshop, Hana will share her experience and mission as editor-in-chief of the online media platform Deep Japan, where she is dedicated to highlighting authentic insights and stories from international writers who have made Japan their home.
Deep Japan aims to foster understanding of Japanese culture and forge connections among both the diverse community in Japan and visitors to the country. With this goal in mind, the platform shares stories on a variety of Japan-related topics, including experiences, culture, food and drink, as well as practical tips for living and working here.
“With the ever-increasing number of overseas travelers visiting Japan each year, I believe there is a growing need to rethink how we communicate Japan to the world. How do we ease the tension that can emerge from the ‘gap’ between locals and visitors who may simply be unaware that eating an onigiri on a local train is a no-go? How can we foster deeper, more sensitive awareness among visitors, while helping Japanese people feel excited about welcoming them?” Hana says.
“Any transition is complex, and it takes time to build a strong, sustainable system. But I believe the key to bridging this gap lies in sharing the knowledge and lived experiences of long-term, Japan-loving internationals, like those we have gathered through Deep Japan.”
Attending the workshop (conducted in Japanese, without interpretation) is free, with no advance registration. Reception will open from 2:40 p.m., 20 minutes before the workshop’s start time. However, advance registration (free) is required to attend the Expo itself. Although all registration information is available online, if you would like a paper invitation with detailed entry instructions and a QR code to the online registration for the event, please contact Jarman at contact@jarman-international.com with your name and forwarding address. For transportation options, please refer to Tokyo Big Sight’s webpage.
If you attend Hana’s workshop, please do visit Jarman’s booth at the Expo as well, where our team looks forward to speaking with you about the company’s services.