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 country’s transition into a more diverse and welcoming home for all has led to a remarkable range of colorful achievements, a few of which are listed below.

・Ruth Marie Jarman appeared on the nationally-beloved TV show “Sekaiichi Uketai Jugyou (The Most Useful School in the World)” more than 10 times since 2021 to shed light on an international perspective on Japan’s beautiful sightseeing spots, pop culture, technology and more.

・Over the past couple of years, Jarman International collaborated with popular YouTuber John Daub to publish informative and fun videos on his ONLY in JAPAN channel for various clients including Yonezawa City (Yamagata Prefecture) and JR East Environment Access (JEA). Both of these videos surpassed one million views.

・Jarman International has hosted a charity golf cup at EastWood Country Club in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture for over five years, raising funds for many organizations including Mirai no Mori, Second Harvest, and Common Grace.

・Many of Jarman International’s advisors and consultants published articles highlighting the charm of our various clients on influential platforms such as  the Japan Times, Japan Today, and Atlas Obscura.

・Social media experts at Jarman International have helped grow the official Facebook (298,000+ followers) and Instagram (15,400+ followers) pages for Kochi Prefecture since 2021.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Jarman International so far in our journey and we look forward to many more fruitful years to come!

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Drawing on her many years of experience supporting Japanese companies with their globalization and business strategy development efforts, Ruth will deliver an opening speech on how Tokyo-based tourism business operators and hospitality service providers can develop an effective business strategy in light of the full-fledged resumption of inbound tourism to Japan.

In addition to Ruth’s keynote speech, the two-day seminar will also feature live-streamed sessions where Tokyo tourism representatives from 15 countries and cities around the world will share the latest information and insights on their respective markets.

We are proud that Ruth has been invited to speak at this thought-provoking seminar and hope that the opportunity will serve as a great source of inspiration and encouragement to participating businesses.

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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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One of these opportunities was a seminar held in late January, where Ruth contributed to the discussion around Yonezawa City’s great potential as a tourism and living destination.

During the seminar, Ruth sat alongside other key women who are actively working toward promoting Yonezawa to the broader international community through their own diverse businesses and passions.

From the importance of building a city where the younger generation can live comfortably and confidently, to making sure that locals are prioritized and being heard, there were an array of insightful points that were highlighted during the seminar.

Featured in the photos:

Toko Brewery / Ubayu Hot Spring Masugataya / Nitta Fabrics

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For a flat fee of 20,000 yen (10,000 yen for children), you can be anywhere from gazing up at the 350-year-old pagoda of Saisho-in Temple in Aomori and taking a stroll in the old castle town of Kakunodate where authentic samurai-era architecture still remains, to attempting the wanko soba (buckwheat noodle) challenge in Iwate and dipping into a hot spring among the fantastical mountains of Yamagata.

The writers of Jarman International recently collaborated with Japan Today to publish an article highlighting everything you need to know about this rail pass, which you can read HERE.

In late October, two of our JI Core 50 members, Daniel Moore and Adam Fulford visited Tohoku to explore its wonders. You can read about their experiences below, and find out what makes this region of Japan so special.

Daniel’s experience in Fukushima Prefecture HERE. Adam’s travel to Yamagata Prefecture HERE.

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Making paper has a very strong connection with nature. We try to lower the impact on the rivers or the waters we are using so we don’t use any chemicals. We started to grow our own fibers. When you’re doing that, you really get in the rhythm of nature; of seasons – Rogier Uitenboogaart

Check out the video below to learn more and make sure to follow @outdoorjapan on all social media pages for incredible content about traveling in Japan!

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From wanko soba and cold reimen noodles to miso milk curry ramen, check out the video below and step into the vast, flavorful world of Japanese noodles!

Stay tuned until the end of the video and learn all about the Michinoku trail from JI team member Chiara Terzuolo, which is an incredible hike that hugs the Pacific coast of Tohoku.

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During the show, Ruth shared with us 20 possible reasons why Japan has been voted as the number one country international travelers (particularly from Asia) want to visit after the pandemic. What makes Japan so unique compared to the rest of the world?

From Japan’s punctual trains, cleanliness, polite manners, creative innovations, and more, Ruth shared some of her “only-in-Japan” findings based on her 30-year-experience working and living in Japan.

If you happened to miss the broadcast, no worries! Click the link as follows for free online streaming until June 26: https://tver.jp/corner/f0076509

“Sekaiichi Uketai Jugyou” (The Most Useful School in the World) official website (Japanese): https://www.ntv.co.jp/sekaju/

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Sparkling Blue for a Romantic Winter Evening

Winter means many things to many people and this vibrant holiday season is full of different traditions from all parts of the globe.

In modern Japan- the winter holidays leading up to Christmas time involve the sparkling and over-the-top tradition of Illuminations. From across Japan cities add creative light displays as a way to enjoy the longer winter nights and boost shopping and dining sales in local communities everywhere.

In Tokyo most people know about the former glory of the Ginza Illuminations event which ended several years back to be replaced by the resplendent lights on Omotesando dori and Harajuku. But this year there is a new-comer to the “Sparkle-scene.”

Nakameguro area along the Meguro “river” (canal) is famous in the spring for the glorious strolling cherry blossom events. The river is lined end to end with gorgeous cherry trees and this is one of the best spots for walking with your sweet heart under the pink fluffy branches. But this year the city planners have added a new winter event.

“Blue Cave Nakameguro” is debuting this holiday season with a 1km area of the tree lined river fabulously illuminated with hundreds of thousands of blue LED lights wrapping the trees and branches that dip over the river.

“Blue Cave Nakameguro” kicked off on 11/23 and will run until 12/25 Christmas night. The lights are lit from 5pm- 9pm each night and the area is filled with wonderful small boutiques and restaurants making it a fabulous destination for a winter date night.

Have some hot wine from one of the take out spots along the street and stroll under the lights. Take a blue sparkling selfie, and have a nice dinner with friends or loved ones. The crowded area means that the pedestrians have largely taken over again as they do during Hanami Season. So it is a fun place to people watch as well.

The best photo spots are the two bridges but you will have to wait in the jostle of other Illumination fans to take your shot. Congratulations to the Nakameguro chamber of businesses for remembering that this area is vibrant and beautiful all year long, not just in March-April.

The official website and information plus a lovely video are here
http://nakameguro-aonodokutsu.jp/ 
and a more basic English site here http://japan-attractions.jp/illumination/nakameguro-cave-of-the-blue-2014/ 

See you under the twinkling lights.

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