Held for the third time this year, the now annual TELL Hero Cup was a grand success, raising the highest amount of funds so far (148,000 yen), along with all 35 participants becoming “TELL Heroes”.

In order for TELL to maintain their NPO status, they must receive a minimum donation of 3,000 yen from 200 people (“heroes”) every year. During the TELL Hero Cup, all 35 participants donated a minimum of 3,000 yen, therefore contributing to the continuation of TELL’s Lifeline and Outreach services that offer life-changing support to people in need across the country.

Jarman International is honored to partner with TELL, and hope to collaborate on more meaningful events in the future. 

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This event offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, play golf, network, and contribute to a great cause–raising scholarship funds for students in need. Last year, more than 500,000 yen was raised. Jarman International is proud and honored to support this meaningful event through promotions on social media, coordinating schedules with EastWood’s staff, and keeping participants informed about event itinerary and details. 

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On September 28th, Jarman International will be hosting a golf cup at

Participating in the TELL Hero Golf Cup makes the already appealing aspects of playing golf (such as the good exercise and positive effects of spending time outside in nature) mean something more. Although there has been a lot of progress in terms of mental health awareness (say, compared to just 10 years ago), there is still much that can be done. That is why supporting an organization like TELL can make a world of a difference to those in need, and we, at Jarman International, are honored to contribute. 

No golf experience? No problem! We welcome all levels. Feel free to contact our Jarman International Golf Concierge, Kiyo Kudoh (kiyo@jarman-international.com) if you would like to sign up, or have any further questions. 

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On May 24th, the

“The CPTPP Cup provided gorgeous weather and a friendly atmosphere for networking and deepening business relationships among participants from various countries and industries. The event aimed to promote the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) vision through the sport of golf, bringing together 137 players from over 20 industries across 5 continents to compete in a partners format. It was graced by the Canadian Ambassador to Japan and received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with 93% of players expressing interest in participating again next year.”

Jarman International was honored to sponsor this event that brought together so many diverse and forward-thinking professionals who play instrumental roles in Japan’s globalization. We are looking forward to continuing our support of similar events that unite various communities, and as a result, help bring the world a little closer together.

Photo credit: Raymondo Rinaldi

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Jarman International is excited to share that our Charity Golf Cup, held at EastWood Country Club in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture in January, has been selected for inclusion in the Times Gallery for the February edition by The Japan Times. This prestigious recognition highlights the event’s significant contribution to community welfare and sportsmanship.

The Jarman International Charity Golf Cup is more than just a golf tournament; it’s a bridge between passion and philanthropy. In our latest edition, the event not only continued its support for our new beneficiary, Sotobo-yo —a nonprofit organization promoting children’s outdoor play activities—since January 2024—but also achieved a significant milestone by raising in excess of ¥90,000 for Second Harvest Japan.

The inclusion of the Charity Golf Cup in The Japan Times’ Times Gallery not only celebrates the event’s charitable achievements but also spotlights the growing community of golfers and philanthropists coming together for a noble cause. It serves as an inspiration for more individuals and organizations to leverage their passions for the betterment of society.

To learn more about how to join us on the links this month, click HERE. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy great food, and do your part to help those in need.

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For the second month in a row, AKA Virtual will serve as the headline sponsor for the June Jarman International  Charity Golf Cup held at EastWood Country Club in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture.

Based in Tokyo, home to animation and endless innovations, AKA Virtual began its activities in March 2021. With its cutting-edge in-house technology, AKA enables creators and brands to interact with fans through virtual avatars in the digital world. The company specializes in 3D character and content creation whilst letting these characters play in AR (augmented reality) and MR (mixed reality) or even concerts and talk shows fully in 3D.

Message from Jia Shen, CEO of Aka Virtual

Dear Eastwood Country Club and JI Charity Golf Cup Supporters,

First of all I will like to express my gratitude and appreciation to Eastwood Country Club for allowing us to partner in this charity golf event. To all golfers, you may have met Hitoshi (Tsutsumi), my trusted friend, colleague and an avid golfer, at past events. Here at AKA Virtual, we enable creators and brands to bring their characters to life in the virtual space. Using our proprietary in-house software, we put these beloved characters in virtual reality, live shows, and even onto the streets next to you. We want to help these virtual creators respond to trends, redefine social media influence, and bring more entertainment to the world.

Learn more about AKA Virtial HERE.

Check out all of their unique virtual talents with various background stories!

JI Charity Golf Cup Beneficiaries
In addition to our usual beneficiary, Mirai no Mori, which seeks to empower marginalized youth in the outdoors, June’s JI Charity Golf Cup will support Common Grace, a Hawaii-based charity that helps elementary school children not get “left behind” by providing them with high school age Sempai mentors. The 3,000 yen or more collected on our group day on June 17th will go directly and fully to Common Grace. Being at the club to support the event in person also helps Jarman continue its monthly donations to Mirai no Mori.

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Following on from a successful group day at EastWood Country Club last month, we are delighted to announce that AKA Virtual will be our headline sponsor for the JI Charity Golf Cup in May and June for the very first time.

Based in Tokyo, home to animation and endless innovations, AKA Virtual began its activities in March 2021. With its cutting edge in-house technology, AKA enables creators and brands to interact with fans through virtual avatars in the digital world. The company specializes in 3D character and content creation whilst letting these characters play in AR (augmented reality) and MR (mixed reality) or even concerts and talkshows fully in 3D.

AKA Virtual also has a huge presence in Indonesia, being the second largest VTuber agency within the country. The AKA Team has successfully completed several big projects with SEGA, VShojo, Hololive, and other parties, and looks forward to transporting you to a new era of endless entertainment by real-time digital celebrities and virtual spaces.

In addition to our usual beneficiary, Mirai no Mori, which seeks to empower marginalized youth in the outdoors, May’s JI Charity Golf Cup will also support New Zealand-based Super Grans Tairawhiti Trust to support people in Gisborne and surrounding areas affected by flooding from the recent Cyclone Gabrielle. Meanwhile, June’s Charity Golf Cup will support Bike Scouts Phillippines, a social platform for cyclists who want to get more out of every ride. The 3,000 yen or more collected on our group days on May 27th and June 17th will go directly and fully to these two organizations. Being at the club to support the event in person also helps Jarman continue its monthly donations to Mirai no Mori.

To learn more about how to join us on the links in May and June, click HERE. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy great food and do your part to help those in need.

Learn more HERE.

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Participants in the March JI Charity Golf Cup

Jarman International is excited to share that Ken Guilfoyle, CPA of BDO Tax Co. and global tax coach, will once again serve as headline sponsor for the April JI Charity Golf Cup at EastWood Country Club. This is the second month in a row that Ken is supporting the event in this capacity, and it’s thanks to people and organizations like him that we can keep providing this opportunity for golfers to contribute to Japan and the world.

Kei Guilfoyle, Ruth Jarman (JI CEO) and March 2023 JI Charity Golf Cup prize winners

As the go-to tax preparer for people filing US taxes from Japan, Ken Guilfoyle serves many US citizens in Japan with the tax filing required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While this keeps him busy, he still makes time to enjoy the great golf at EastWood almost every month.

In addition to our usual beneficiary, Mirai no Mori, which seeks to empower marginalized youth in the outdoors, this month’s JI Charity Cup will also support TELL – a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing effective support and counseling services to Japan’s international community and its increasing mental health care needs. The 3,000 yen or more collected on our group day on April 29th will go directly and fully to TELL. Being at the club to support the event in person also helps Jarman continue its monthly donations to Mirai no Mori.

To learn more about how to join us on the links this month, click HERE. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy great food, and do your part to help those in need.

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Jarman International is excited to welcome Ken Guilfoyle, CPA of BDO Tax Co. and global tax coach, as headline sponsor for the JI Charity Golf Cup coming up at EastWood Country Club on March 25.

As the go-to tax preparer for people filing US taxes from Japan, Ken Guilfoyle serves many US citizens in Japan with the very complicated tax filing required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). His expertise keeps him quite busy, but not busy enough to keep him from enjoying great golf at EastWood almost every month.

This is the second time that Ken is supporting the JI Charity Golf Cup as headline sponsor. It’s thanks to people and organizations like him that we can keep providing this opportunity for golfers to contribute to Japan and the world.

This month, the JI Charity Golf Cup will support our usual beneficiary, Mirai no Mori, as well as Second Harvest Japan. The 3,000 yen or more collected on our group day on March 25 will go directly and fully to Second Harvest. Being at the club to support the event also helps Jarman continue its monthly giving to Mirai no Mori.

To learn more about how to join us on the links this month, click HERE. It’s the perfect  opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy great food, and do your part to help those in need.

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Join us at our group outing on Saturday, October 22nd or virtually, where you will have the chance to win the 100,000 yen cash prize, trophy, or one of many other fantastic prizes, including from Yonezawa ABC!

Learn more about how to join the JI Charity Golf Cup HERE.

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