The Europe vs North America Golf 2026 tournament was held on October 9 at the Yamada Golf Club in Sammu, Chiba Prefecture. The event was co-organized by Kjell Yadon, a Jarman International Core 50 member. This year, the Europeans secured a narrow victory.
The proceeds from the tournament go to charity. JI sponsored one of the prizes: a golf package that we have recently developed with ryokan Kakujoro. One lucky participant won the all-expenses-paid two-night/three-day “Historic Ryokan, Artisanal Dining, and Coastline Golf” package, which combines a relaxing stay at the traditional inn with a day spent golfing in the beautiful Tahara area of southern Aichi Prefecture. JI also sponsored Kakujoro-branded gift bags and hand towels for tournament participants.
Golf lovers will be pleased to know that Kakujoro is located just 10 minutes by car from the windy links of Irago Seaside Golf Club. The ryokan welcomes international guests and flexibly accommodates those with dietary restrictions. Even those not golf-inclined can enjoy a ferry trip across the bay to Ise Grand Shrine as well as sample local seafood, with torafugu (wild tiger pufferfish) a particular regional delicacy.
The golf package is one of several tours JI is developing with Kakujoro, whose building is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, to help visitors discover this historic ryokan and the amazing Tahara area. Anyone interested in purchasing a two-night/three-day package — not limited to golf tournament winners — can get in touch with Project Manager Lila Klopfenstein (lila@jarman-international.com) about reservations.
In other golf news, the Jarman International Charity Cup was also held on October 17 at Eastwood Country Club in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. The total charity raised was 74,000 yen, which will be donated to Second Harvest Japan.
Thank you to the participants of both tournaments, and we look forward to seeing you again next year (or at Kakujoro!).