Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
We are very excited to celebrate the accomplishment of JI Core 50 member, Steven Liu, for recently receiving his Master’s Degree in Business Law from Hitotsubashi University, one of the top research universities in Japan. Steven focused his studies in Continue Reading
Did you know that there are actually many styles of sushi? Besides the usual varieties like sashimi, rolls, and nigiri, there is one you have probably never heard of called saiku sushi. These consist of maguro tuna shaped like beautiful Continue Reading
This coming Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 8 PM, Jarman International CEO Ruth Marie Jarman will teach us all about Japan’s unique people and culture on the incredibly popular TV show called “Sekaiichi Uketai Jugyou” (The Most Useful School in Continue Reading
Krug was founded in 1843 in the city of Reims, France, by German-born Joseph Krug, and has since earned one of the highest reputations among the region’s Champagne houses. The Grande Cuvée is their top bottling, which is composed of Continue Reading
We are very happy to share that one of our JI Core 50 Members, Adam Fulford, helped launch an online store called My Shuraku Nakatsugawa, which sells products from a small village in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture. At least Continue Reading
Have you ever heard of or visited Matsushima Bay located in Miyagi Prefecture? It is said that its vast azure sea glistening under the dynamic sky left even the most articulate Japanese poet, Matsuo Basho, speechless. Dotted with over 260 Continue Reading
Japanese cuisine is no stranger to condiments. Shichimi togarashi (a mix of seven spices commonly eaten with soba or udon), Japanese mayonnaise, iconic wasabi, tonkatsu pork cutlet sauce…there are numerous varieties in Japan. For JI Core 50 member and popular Continue Reading
Although beginning a life in a new country is undeniably exciting and life-changing in the best of ways, it is not easy. Tasks like setting up a bank account can be very daunting and intimidating especially if there is a language Continue Reading
Almost 10 years has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake heavily devastated the Tohoku region on March 11, 2011. During these past 10 years, numerous recovery efforts have taken place in the region. Although these efforts still continue to Continue Reading
In late December, JI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka visited the former castle town of Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture, using the three-day JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020, available to all non-Japanese passport holders. Founded in 1620, Kakunodate is Continue Reading