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Jarman International CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, played a key role as an advisor in curating the content of “30 Items Invented in Japan”, a recently published book now being introduced in elementary schools across Japan. This engaging book delves into Continue Reading
In partnership with Kawasaki City, Jarman International’s Louise George Kittaka explored one of the region’s most fascinating museums, the Open-Air Folk House Museum (Nihon Minka-en). It features more than 20 traditional buildings relocated from all over Japan and carefully restored Continue Reading
On October 19th, Jarman International team member Laura Pollacco joined a night tour, exploring one of Japan’s most famous industrial zones in Kawasaki City aboard a yakatabune (traditional Japanese leisure boat). This extensive industrial area spans nearly 5 million square Continue Reading
Under the leadership of project manager Sarah Achilles, Jarman International has collaborated with Tokyo-based startup Sanatech Seed Co., Ltd. on a research project centered on their Sicilian Rouge High GABA® tomato. Developed in partnership with the University of Tsukuba, it Continue Reading
In partnership with Kawasaki City, Jarman International team member Steven Liu joined a guided tour of the Kawasaki Daishi area on October 12th, discovering its rich history and flavors. Despite its proximity to the first and second most populated cities Continue Reading
On November 7th, Jarman International writer Laura Pollacco published a press release on Japan Today, showcasing the historical, spiritual, and retro allure of Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture. Just a short train ride from Tokyo (20 minutes) and Yokohama (8 Continue Reading
On September 28th, Jarman International hosted a charity golf cup at EastWood Country Club (Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture) in partnership with Tokyo English Lifeline (TELL), an NPO that has been providing effective mental health support and counseling services to Japan’s international 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
From July to August, Jarman International’s ‘share team’, led by Director of Online Strategy Hana Shiraishi, completed various promotion efforts on Facebook to promote Earth Celebration–an annual three-day music festival held on Sado Island (off the coast of Niigata Prefecture), Continue Reading