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

HealthyTOKYO is the headline sponsor for May’s Unleash Potential/Jarman International Charity Golf Cup!

From delicious lasagnas, cheesecakes, muffins and energy bars, to lattes infused with CBD oil, HealthyTOKYO has been the pioneer of offering comforting yet nourishing vegan food ever since they opened their first location in Haneda Airport (Terminal 2) in 2018. Continue Reading

Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event returns this year with a special offer for international residents!

Are you an international resident and avid cyclist in Japan? For the first time in four years, the Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event, Cycling Shimanami, is coming back this October with a special package for international residents! What is the Continue Reading

Coach Tokyo is the headline sponsor of April’s Jarman International 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

Find out what makes Japanese wagyu beef world class! (Yonezawa, Yamagata)

Not fish…it’s Japanese wagyu beef! Fatty, tender, and umami-rich…Japanese wagyu beef is one of the world’s most luxurious foods, ranked high among ingredients like black truffles and caviar. But what makes wagyu so special? The secret lies in nutrient-rich fodder, gender, Continue Reading

The perfect five-day itinerary in northern Japan using the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)!

If you’re a foreign passport holder, you might know that you can take advantage of the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area), which unlocks five consecutive days of unlimited travel across northern Japan for only 20,000 YEN (10,000 YEN for children).  Continue Reading

How do train stations stay so clean in Japan? Find out in YouTuber John Daub’s new ONLY in JAPAN episode! (Ueno, Tokyo)

Despite being the most populated city in the world with over 37 million people (as of 2022), facilities in Tokyo, all the way from restaurants to public toilets, somehow manage to stay clean. While it is easy to think it Continue Reading