As an online media platform owned by Jarman International, Deep Japan shares articles by international residents who have lived in Japan for at least three years. In her discussion with JJ, Hana said she hopes to empower each writer to let their personality shine through their articles. These articles — which cover a range of topics, from explaining implicit rules to sharing experiences of finding community — aim to be informative and thought-provoking for readers both living in or visiting Japan. 

JJ commented that international residents’ perspectives can also be valuable in identifying tourism resources and explaining them to inbound visitors. Not everything is famous, but everything can be interesting, she noted. 

The two also discussed the role of inbound tourism, including a shift toward experiential tourism, for regional revitalization in Japan. At the same time, they stressed the importance of preserving quality of life for locals as well as the tangible and intangible traditions that make Japan special. 

“It was a true honor to be invited on JJ’s talkshow to discuss the opportunities, and, of course, the challenges of navigating Japan’s ongoing and transformative globalization. What aspects of Japan must stay the same? What aspects can or should change with the times? These are complex questions with no simple answers, but I believe it is so important that we continue having these conversations — as JJ and I did to the best of our ability!” Hana says.

“Personally, I have been thinking a lot about how to define the ‘essence’ or ‘heart’ of Japan that should remain unchanged, which, in my humble view, has a lot to do with concepts like Japanese kodawari (attention to detail), omotenashi (hospitality), and omoiyari (consideration for others). During our talk, I shared one of my favorite personal examples of seeing the Japanese spirit of kodawari in action when I worked part-time at a convenience store one summer. I hope you will check out my talk with JJ to hear the story! All in all, I hope our conversation inspires a new thought or idea for listeners and encourages them to carry the conversation to new depths.”

If you have lived in Japan for three or more years and are interested in writing for Deep Japan, click here to learn how to get involved!

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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.

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One of the posts received 2,200+ engagements (sum of likes, comments and shares), which is the highest result Jarman International has achieved since the start of social media promotions several years ago. 

Moving forward, we hope to continue to spread the word about our clients, not only in an effective but also meaningful way.

Next year in 2025, Earth Celebration will be held from August 22nd to 24th. I hope you join us!

Photo credit: Maiko Miyagawa

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Through social media campaigns, media coverage, video content creation, influencer collaborations, and more, the year-long initiative aims to not only attract more international visitors and potential future residents to Kochi, but also raise awareness about this hidden gem destination. Overseen by Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman, the project will be led by Chiara Terzuolo as Project Manager, with Hana Shiraishi, Director of Online Strategy, assisting in media outreach and communications. 

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Now, her newest album, “Sketchbook”, which includes 5 songs, can now be streamed via Spotify, Apple Music, and all other online platforms (under artist name “Hana Victoria”)!

You can read about the album concept by Hana below:

I have come to see this life and world as something like a sketchbook; always ongoing and unfinished but absolutely beautiful. The olive tree that stands bold and brave, our incredible gift of imagination, the messages of hope and love we can find in the aqua blue sky, the way we inspire each other through creativity, how human connections can transcend languages…”Sketchbook” is about seeing the absolute beauty in this imperfect world. Ultimately, it is about my love of being alive, and my dream is that this album encourages even one other person to feel the same way.

Stay tuned for more original music to come, and we hope that you feel a little more inspired, empowered, and encouraged through her songs!

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Kodo, the world-famous taiko performing arts ensemble based on Sado Island held their first-ever online version of their Earth Celebration music festival.

The number of participants worldwide tuning in was higher than ever, and we were honored to help with this groundbreaking online event to bring Sado Island and Kodo to the world. Similarly, we continue bringing you views, sounds and stories of Japan from our YouTube channel “Japan Travel Stories.” Tune in to listen to calming stories written by our CEO, Ruth Jarman, narrated by Chiara Terzuolo and produced/edited by Hana Shiraishi (For their profiles, please check JI Team page).

Our next video is set to be a mystical one about the Lady of Shimantogawa River Valley in Kochi! Please stay tuned.

★Sado Island Rhythms | Japan Travel Stories

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Our channel concept is;
“Sit back, relax and travel with your imagination, listening to short stories about Japan. No need to buy a plane ticket or worry about scary viruses, we want to bring you a little taste of Japan as a peaceful moment of zen for your day.”

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