Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
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
Daiyuzan Saijo-ji Daiyuzan Saijo-ji is a breathtaking Buddhist temple that was built more than 615 years ago. Although it is still frequented by devout worshipers from all across Japan, it remains one of the less talked about magnificent places in Continue Reading
Nagano Prefecture has it all Nagano Prefecture is famous for its winter skiing and summer hiking but with its fair share of historic castles, shrines and temples, and most of all its stunning natural scenery and the hospitality of its Continue Reading
As New Year’s well wishes fade from conversations across Japan, an unspoken but equally cheerful sentiment permeates the atmosphere of Hiroshima Prefecture: “Happy Hiroshima Oyster Season!” Echoes of this can of course be heard and tasted year around in the Continue Reading
A short trip to Kusatsu Onsen You may be on a business trip in Tokyo, with jet lag and many meetings weighting heavily on your shoulders and mind. You do have one day and a half though to discover something Continue Reading
Women Leaders, Awa-Odori Spunk and Much Laughter in Tokushima This place was the Awa Han (Awa Clan), across the mountains from Kochi, where Ryoma Sakamoto began his effort to forge a new future for Japan. I spotted the dancers as Continue Reading
Celebrating New Year in Japan is all about ‘firsts’. Perhaps the most important ‘first’ is the first trip to shrines in Tokyo, a tradition called hatsumode. While this can be done at any time, usually all over the first three Continue Reading
The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is one of the best examples of “omotenashi,” or Japanese hospitality. It’s a beautiful demonstration of welcoming and a truly signature Japanese experience. At Ginza Chazen, visitors can learn all about the traditional tea ceremony Continue Reading
Planning to visit Tokyo and looking for a hotel that’s modern yet quintessentially Japanese? Hotel and Residence Roppongi’s rooms have different designs. The cushions in our Japanese style hotel rooms are made with traditional Nishijin textiles. Not only will it Continue Reading