Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman contributed an article to Tokyo Updates, an online magazine run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that introduces aspects of daily life, sustainability initiatives, international community, and urban challenges in the metropolis. In her article Continue Reading
Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman was interviewed for the December 2025 edition of “New Moral,” a monthly magazine published by the Moralogy Foundation, for her perspective as a long-time international resident of Japan. The Moralogy Foundation is an organization Continue Reading
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
Jarman International CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, was featured in the August 2024 issue of HIGHLIGHTING Japan, a government-run magazine that promotes a deep and timely understanding of the country. From unpacking various cultural nuances to highlighting traditional art forms, the Continue Reading
The daily national newspaper, Sankei Shimbun, recently published an opinion piece about the meticulous craft of nihonto (traditionally-made Japanese swords) highlighting valuable insight from Paul Martin, a Jarman International Core 50 member and one of the world’s leading experts on 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
Among the beautiful mountains of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, there is a world where samurai roam the streets with their katana swords tucked into their traditional kimono obi (belt), ninja will teach you concealment techniques, local restaurants serve Japanese delicacies Continue Reading
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself home.” This phrase is found in one of Japan’s most famous and beloved classical literature texts called “The Narrow Road to the Deep North”, which was written by legendary haiku poet, Continue Reading
On July 14, 2021, Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman and JI Core 50 member Adam Fulford collaborated on a project to create 10 short videos for one of Jarman’s partners, MS&AD Holdings, that each highlight a different aspect about Continue Reading