Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
Jarman International CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, and JI Core 50 Consultant, Sébastien Duval, visited the city of Takasago (Hyogo Prefecture) in mid-September to learn about a local dyeing technique called Takasago-zome. Dating back to the early 1600s, the Takasago method Continue Reading
For the 5th consecutive year, Jarman International is partnering with Tosagokoro to promote Kochi Prefecture, located on Shikoku Island in southern Japan, to an international audience. Through social media campaigns, media coverage, video content creation, influencer collaborations, and more, the Continue Reading
From August 16th to 18th this year, the rhythms of taiko (traditional Japanese drums) will echo across serene Sado Island, located off the coast of Niigata Prefecture. This is Earth Celebration, one of Japan’s longest-running festivals, featuring three days of Continue Reading
Just two days after Jarman International celebrated its 12th anniversary, Jarman’s appearance on Sunday Debate (Nichiyou Touron), a nationally-televised NHK broadcast, was an auspicious step forward in cementing Jarman as an expert on tourism in Japan. “A fellow board member Continue Reading
Ruth Marie Jarman founded Jarman International on April 26th, 2012 with the goal of supporting Japan’s globalization. Based on her own experience living and working in Japan as an international (now for over 30 years), Ruth’s determination to assist the Continue Reading
In an exciting culinary venture, Jarman International had the pleasure of organizing a gastronomic journey for Cody, the renowned food blogger behind the popular Instagram account @ramenguidejapan, to scenic Yonezawa in Yamagata Prefecture. Known for his insatiable appetite for ramen Continue Reading
JI Core 50 member, Thomas Kruse and his partner, the renowned influencer, Etsuna (Etsuna’s IG), recently made a visit to Yonezawa City and participated in the local event, Zero Waste Walk. This is a monthly gathering in Yonezawa City that Continue Reading
The Japan Times, the most widely read source of English-language news in Japan, recently published an article by contributing writer, Cassandra Lord, on her visit to Yonezawa’s Ubayu Onsen Masugataya. Situated some 1,300 meters above sea level and deep in Continue Reading
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), Continue Reading
On Saturday, February 4th, Jarman International CEO, Ruth Jarman, was had the honor of leading a group of sake consultants and enthusiasts on an exclusive tour of Kikkawa Jozo sake brewery in Isehara City, Kanagawa. With Kyoko Nagano of Sake Continue Reading