JI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka shares her experience of visiting a Shodoshima island retreat in the heart of Tokyo in Japan Today article

Earlier this month, JI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka visited Hotel Rilassare Tokyo, a tranquil oasis in the heart of Tokyo inspired by the island of Shodoshima island in the Seto Inland Sea. She shares her experience visiting this city Continue Reading

JizoHat to serve as headline sponsor for August Mirai no Mori & Jarman Charity Golf Cup

Every month since 2018, Jarman International has hosted a charity golf cup at EastWood Country Club in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, which raises funds for Mirai no Mori, a non-profit organization that offers fun, life-changing outdoor activities for marginalized youth in Continue Reading

Jarman International advisor and Core 50 consultant, Adam Fulford, featured in The Japan Times

On July 18, 2022, Jarman International advisor and Core 50 consultant, Adam Fulford, was featured in The Japan Times. The article entitled Tapping into the wisdom of Japan’s small communities highlights Adam’s inspiring journey in Japan over the last 40 years and his recent efforts Continue Reading

JFGC & Jarman Luau-Style Charity Golf Cup: TailorMade named as headline sponsor!!

Every month since 2018, Jarman International has hosted a charity golf cup at EastWood Country Club in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, which raises funds for Mirai no Mori, a non-profit organization that offers fun, life-changing outdoor activities for marginalized youth in Continue Reading

Ruth Marie Jarman to Serve as Keynote Speaker at July 4 Edo Kaido Project Symposium

On July 4, 2022, Jarman International CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, will serve as a keynote speaker at the Edo Kaido Project Symposium. The event will kick off a new tourism effort spearheaded by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Continue Reading

EastWood Country Club was featured in the Japan Times!

As part of ongoing efforts to support Japanese businesses connect with the international community, Jarman International helped EastWood Country Club (Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture) get featured in the Sustainable Japan Times Gallery (operated by the Japan Times). The gallery featured Continue Reading

Welcoming tourism back in a sustainable way: A conversation with Ruth Marie Jarman, Alex Kerr, and JJ Walsh

On June 22, 2022, Jarman International CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, was invited on a webinar alongside Alex Kerr and host JJ Walsh for an insightful conversation about tourism in Japan. The conversation specifically revolved around how we can welcome back Continue Reading

Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan was featured in one of the most popular travel magazines in the world! (Travel + Leisure)

One of Jarman International’s partners, Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan, was featured on Travel + Leisure, which is one of the most popular travel magazines in the world. Although Travel + Leisure is based in New York City, it covers destinations Continue Reading

Swagat Indian Restaurant is our headline sponsor for June’s Special Beauty Japan/Jarman International Charity Golf Cup!

If you are looking for authentic Indian cuisine in Tokyo, we highly recommend Swagat Indian Restaurant. Swagat means “welcome” in Hindi and Marathi, which is a fitting name because it is inclusive to all. Whether you eat halal or vegetarian, Continue Reading

Ruth Marie Jarman joins a new tourism effort to help promote the Kanto Region! (Edo Kaido Project)

On May 19, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism officially announced the beginning of a new tourism project for the Kanto region. This project will aim to promote the food, culture, history and traditions of areas along the Continue Reading