Jarman International’s booth introduced the company’s key business areas — including consulting, media services, translation, and human resource development — through posters and pamphlets. Alongside explaining Jarman’s work in more detail, team members at the booth were eager to hear about the attendees’ needs related to inbound business and connecting with more international clients who live in Japan.

On the expo’s first day, Jarman International Director of Online Strategy Hana Shiraishi gave a workshop introducing Deep Japan, an online media of which she also serves as editor-in-chief. 

“During the workshop, I had the opportunity to share the purpose I feel behind Deep Japan. At its core, our mission is to connect the heart of Japan (what makes this country so special) with the world through stories told by international writers who call this place home,” Hana says. “I really see our Deep Japan writers as valuable ‘bridges’ in supporting Japan in this pivotal time when inbound tourism is booming — an exciting transformation, but one that also brings new challenges.”

She continues, “Preparing for the workshop was already meaningful to me because it reminded me of the ‘why’ behind Deep Japan and my role as editor-in-chief. Of course, being able to share that message with an audience made it that much more special. If even one person left the workshop with something positive, whether learning something new about Japan’s incredible but high-context omotenashi (hospitality) culture, understanding the power of community in a time of change, or simply feeling inspired about where the country is headed, I feel my duty is complete!”

The Inbound Business Expo marked the first time Jarman International has participated as an exhibitor at such an event. Although a new initiative always comes with unknowns, by the end of the expo the team knew this had been a valuable experience sure to lead to new opportunities.

“I was very surprised with the team-building aspect of putting together a booth like this. Since all of us work remotely and have little opportunity to work physically near each other, it was so nice to see our team coming together and having so much fun telling visitors about what JI does and how our services might be able to help them. I was overjoyed when I heard that one of the visitors thought we were a family-run company since we looked so close and got along so well. That gives me a huge sense of satisfaction!” says Ruth Marie Jarman, CEO of Jarman International.

Building on the success of the Inbound Business Expo, Jarman International is eager for opportunities to participate in similar events going forward.

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In March 2023, Jarman International was honored to be invited to speak at a series of seminars held by client company, Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd., as part of their DX and Internationalization Forum.  The forum kicked off with a session led by JI CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, which was followed by two seminars spearheaded by JI Core 50 consultants, Melanie Brock and Violet Pacileo.

In these times of drastic change, companies, organizations, and their employees are being forced to undertake a variety of shifts, such as globalization, changing work styles, embracing diversity, and digital transformation (DX).

To empower Cosmo Energy employees to respond quickly to this new era in which existing values and business models alone will not suffice, the three JI members spoke on the theme of “Drastically Changing Japan and the World: Tools to Boost Your Ability to Respond to Change,” with a focus on communication, diversity, and the ability to take action.

In the first session on communication, Ruth highlighted the current state of globalization in Japan, the country’s strengths as viewed from an international resident’s perspective, and how to improve your communication skills by putting thoughts into words.

In the second session on diversity, Melanie spoke about how to recognize and respect the diversity of individual employees and customers as well as the subsequent benefits of doing so, keeping in mind that diversity encompasses various differences, including age, gender, race, and neurodiversity.

In the third session on the ability to take action, Violet focused on how to motivate yourself and lead others when taking on challenges – an indispensable skill to have in times of drastic change. During her talk, she also touched on the unconscious bias that employees should be aware of when taking on new challenges, while sharing examples of the different activities that she herself has undertaken. This session was highly interactive since it was the last one in the series and the content was partially linked to the themes of the previous two seminars, with Violet receiving many questions from participants.

Ms. Noriko Rzonca, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of Cosmo Energy Holdings, shared some opening remarks during the forum’s first session, where she emphasized how having such a powerful lineup of female speakers who embodied the theme of the forum serve as guest speakers was a wonderful coincidence given that International Women’s Day (March 8) fell during the seminar series. We are truly grateful to have been given the opportunity to take part in this important event.

We hope that the forum helped Cosmo Energy employees develop an international mindset and be better equipped to respond to the era of drastic change, and that they will apply what they learned in each session to their work and daily lives.

We look forward to their continued success in the future!

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The Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011 had a devastating impact on Japan. As a result, March 11 has been designated as Inochi no Hi (Day of Life) and Bonsai Ishiki wo Sodateru Hi (Day for Fostering Disaster Awareness), among other memorial days.

On March 11 of this year, Jarman International CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, appeared on NHK Radio 1’s “Chikyu Radio” to discuss the topic of disaster preparedness for international residents as part of the special program “Disaster Preparedness – Living in Japan.”

With more and more internationals choosing to call Japan home, Ruth emphasized the need for the Japanese authorities to provide multilingual information on how to prepare for a disaster and to set up evacuation centers that take the needs of people from various countries into account.

At the same time, she encouraged international residents to get to know their neighbors, whether it be through the simple exchange of greetings and gifts or checking in on each other now and then. After all, it is your neighbors who may save your life in an emergency.

Although the program is over, it is still archived in written form as “Yomu Rajiru (Readable Radio).” We hope it will help you prepare yourself and know what to do should disaster strike.

★Yomu Rajiru (Readable Radio) – Available in Japanese only:【防災Living in Japan】ご近所づきあいが命を救う!?　在留外国人の防災｜読むらじる。｜NHKラジオ らじる★らじる

★NHK Radio 1 “Chikyu Radio” official website 

★Ruth also serves as emcee on Living in Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand

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In addition to Ruth’s speech on ways to attract inbound tourists to areas along the Edo Kaido (five historical roads of Edo (the former name of the city of Tokyo)), the symposium will feature a talk about Edo culture and hot springs, an introduction to successful tourism projects conducted in the region thus far, and a panel discussion on regional revitalization through the promotion of Edo Kaido-centered touristic activities.

Symposium Details:
Date & Time:          2pm to 5pm on Monday, July 4, 2022
Venue:                      Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference
Fee:                            Free
Format:                   In-person (limited to 80 persons) or online via ZOOM

Register HERE by Thursday, June 30, 2022 if you would like to attend.

Check out the event flyer for full details!

Learn more about the Edo Kaido HERE.

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Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman has been selected to join this “Edo Kaido” tourism project to help create innovative ways to share the Kanto Region’s priceless beauty to the world.

Check out the Press Release below (Japanese)! Learn more about Edo Kaido HERE.

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Based on the trends of this new era, Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman shares valuable tips on successful tourism marketing with a focus on targeting international residents, which you can read about in Yamatogokoro’s recent inbound report below (Japanese). 

★ 在日外国人を活用した観光マーケティングのトレンドから読み解く、施策を成功に導くポイントとは｜在日外国人特集 | やまとごころ.jp (yamatogokoro.jp)

Although targeting international residents is not a new concept, Ruth’s insights are incredibly valuable because she specifies the necessity of leveraging the perspectives of international residents who know Japan deeply, and adjusting marketing strategies to the the particular goals of the region that is to be promoted. 

This report reflects the observations, challenges and discoveries that Ruth has experienced in her past 30+ years living and working in Japan, which makes it well worth a read!

★ Read Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman’s bio HERE

★ The JI Core 50 is a diverse team of international residents in Japan who deeply understand and love this country 

★ One of Japan’s largest platforms for inbound business, Yamatogokoro 

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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

★To subscribe “Japan Travel Stories,” click the link here and prepare to relax! : Japan Travel Stories

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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EC is also one of the biggest events for Japan’s top taiko, “drum” troupe, Kodo（鼓童）. Out of curiosity we wondered, what their daily lifestyle is like for them?

To discover the secret day-to-day life routines of the Kodo drummers, You can check out the video by YouTube creator and producer, John Daub.

★The Life of a Japanese Drummer | The KODŌ Story ／太鼓奏者の日常｜鼓童 ★ ONLY in JAPAN (オンリー・イン・ ジャパン)

★To subscribe the John’s channel, click the link here for more incredible content co come!
ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub

FYI, Earth Celebration 2021 will be held from August 20th (Fri) to August 22nd (Sun).
More details will be announced in April 2021!

★For more information about Earth Celebration, please visit their official site here: Earth Celebration

We look forward to seeing great taiko performance in Sado next summer!

★If you miss Earth Celebration 2020, you can check the performances on the Earth Celebration YouTube channel below!  (Available until the end of September)
The Earth Celebration YouTube Channel

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This year, the event is taking place ONLINE for free through a livestream on the Earth Celebration YouTube channel from August 21st to the 23rd!

The theme for this new EC look is “Connect with the World on Sado Island.”

Earth Celebration 2020 ONLINE

■WHEN: August 21st to the 23rd
■WHERE: Online Event
Main Program: “Earth Celebration Channel”
7 hours streaming (from 2 pm to 9 pm) for 3 days in a row
■Programs: Timetable is available from HERE.
■COST: Free!

There are also other events such as “EC Online Market,” “Online Workshops,” that will be held!
Please enjoy this wonderful 3-day “Connecting to the world from Sado!” music festival!

★Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Earth Celebration YouTube channel below and stay tuned★
The Earth Celebration YouTube Channel

★For more information about Earth Celebration, please visit their official site here: Earth Celebration

One of Japan’s top YouTubers, John Daub, recently interviewed the team behind this year’s Online 2020 Earth Celebration to talk about all the amazing taiko performances and content that will be streamed during the three-day music festival!

A Music Festival that isn’t Canceled in Japan | EARTH CELEBRATION 2020 | ONLY in JAPAN * GO

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As various regions in Japan re-think their efforts to attract visitors, John Daub’s deep and introspective stories about unique features in various locations can bring an authentic and true vibe to story telling aimed at the world as well as to Internationals living in Japan.

Jarman is here to help with strategy and support smart plans to welcome visitors with the expertise of JI Core 50 consultants like John Daub. Congratulations to Kanazawa for over 25,000 views in one day and we are very excited to visit soon!

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