Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
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
What are some of your favorite cities in the world? For Jarman International CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, Tokyo has become one of her favorite cities ever since she moved here over 30 years ago. Recently, she was interviewed by the 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
Kagura is a sacred ceremonial dance that is dedicated to the Shinto gods, which reenacts classic Japanese myths about good versus evil. It is considered one of Japan’s most thrilling folk arts, known for lightning-fast costume changes, acrobatic choreography, and 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
Every month, we host the Jarman International ‘Virtual’ Charity Golf Cup at EastWood Country Club in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, where the winner receives a cash prize of 100,000 YEN and a beautiful trophy. Anyone can participate by playing 18 holes at Continue Reading
One of our partners, COCONOMA Season Dining, Tokyo has announced their new January 2021 Giveaway where the name of a lucky participant will be drawn randomly, and given a complimentary evening meal up to two guests (10,000 yen per person). COCONOMA 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
In late November, during her trip to Iwate prefecture, JI Core 50 member Vicki L. Beyer visited Ryusendo, one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan, which is a designated National Natural Treasure. Ryusendo is also known as the “cave Continue Reading
If you ever visit a grocery store in Japan, you might be surprised by how many types of mushrooms there are. When JI Core 50 member and YouTuber John Daub first started living in Japan more than 10 years ago, Continue Reading