Three works by Dutch washi master Rogier Uitenboogaart was chosen as interior decorations for one of Kochi’s leading construction companies

Jarman International has been supporting the work of Rogier Uitenboogaart who arrived in Japan 40 years ago from the Netherlands, to learn the ins and outs of making traditional Japanese paper called washi. In 2006, Rogier started his own Kamikoya Continue Reading

Uniting the world through the fun and freedom of dance – Watch Premium Yosakoi in Tokyo online and let its energy bring you a deep sense of hope

The Yosakoi Festival is one of Japan’s largest festivals, known for its diverse dance styles, vibrant costumes, and upbeat music ranging from traditional Japanese folk tunes to pop, rock, and salsa-inspired rhythms. It originated in Kochi Prefecture nearly 70 years Continue Reading

Jarman International’s Content Specialist Hana Shiraishi has published her original music on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming platforms! (Artist name: Hana Victoria)

Hana Shiraishi manages Jarman International’s Facebook page, and assists with other creative work including graphic design and video editing. She is passionate about music, and has been writing original songs for about 4 years, publishing them on her Hana Victoria Continue Reading

Did you miss watching Ruth Marie Jarman on the popular TV show, “Sekaiichi Uketai Jugyou” (The Most Useful School in the World)? No worries! You can still stream it online for free until June 26th!

On June 12, Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman made her second appearance on the beloved TV Show (Nippon TV channel) called “Sekaiichi Uketai Jugyou (The Most Useful School in the World)”. During the show, Ruth shared with us 20 Continue Reading

Catch Jarman’s CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, on the popular TV show “Sekaiichi Uketai Jugyou” (The Most Useful School in the World) TONIGHT (June 12) at 7 PM!

Once again this month (TONIGHT at 7 PM), Jarman International CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, will be back on the beloved TV Show (on the Nippon TV channel) called “Sekaiichi Uketai Jugyou (The Most Useful School in the World)”.  Japan has Continue Reading

Join YouTuber John Daub on a Shinkansen ride to Tohoku while discovering the world of Japanese gourmet boxed lunches or “Ekiben”!

Ekiben are Japanese gourmet boxed lunches that are sold at train stations for you to enjoy during your Shinkansen ride. It is a quintessential Japanese experience that you cannot miss if you’re ever here! But you might wonder…Which one should Continue Reading

Ruth Marie Jarman shares interesting insight on the Tokyo Olympics!

The Tokyo Olympics is scheduled to begin about 2 months from now, and Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman had the opportunity recently to hear a speech by Seiko Hashimoto, the President of the Games. Rather than focusing on whether Continue Reading

Congratulations to JI Core 50 member, Steven Liu, for receiving his Master’s Degree from Hitotsubashi University!

We are very excited to celebrate the accomplishment of JI Core 50 member, Steven Liu, for recently receiving his Master’s Degree in Business Law from Hitotsubashi University, one of the top research universities in Japan. Steven focused his studies in Continue Reading

Explore the world of saiku decorative sushi with YouTuber John Daub on his ONLY in JAPAN channel! (Tokyo)

Did you know that there are actually many styles of sushi? Besides the usual varieties like sashimi, rolls, and nigiri, there is one you have probably never heard of called saiku sushi. These consist of maguro tuna shaped like beautiful Continue Reading

Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman’s book ranked #1 Best Seller on Amazon Japan in response to her appearance on a popular TV show called “Sekaiichi Uketai Jugyou (The Most Useful School in the World)”!

On April 10, 2021, Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman appeared on a beloved TV show in Japan called “Sekaiichi Uketai Jugyou” (The Most Useful School in the World)”. This beloved TV show has been broadcasting every week for almost Continue Reading