Introducing Our New JI Core 50 Member, Violet Daike-Pacileo!

Violet Daike-Pacileo is a seasoned finance professional who has worked for Japanese and international investment banks as well as asset managers for more than 15 years across multiple cities including Tokyo, London and Los Angeles. Her experience spans from selling Continue Reading

JI 50 Consultant Catherine O’Connell Received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award

On November 5, 2020, JI 50 Consultant Catherine O’Connell was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the British Business Awards, hosted annually by The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan. Originally from New Zealand, O’Connell founded her own boutique, commercially-savvy, Continue Reading

YouTuber John Daub Attempts the Wanko Soba Challenge! His Livestream Gains More Than 20,000 Views Within the First 24 Hours! (Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture)

Jarman International has been assisting with the promotion of the new JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020, which is available for all non-Japanese passport holders in Japan to purchase (regardless of visa status). As part of our promotional effort, JI Continue Reading

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everybody who has used the JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 thus far!

Has anybody here travelled with the pass? If so, where did you go? We are so grateful for all of the support and positive reactions so far (check out the article linked below to learn more). If you have not Continue Reading

Nina Cataldo was Interviewed by Savvy Tokyo About Founding the Facebook Community “Hafu Ladies”

Nina Cataldo, working in Jarman’s Marketing and Project Management, was interviewed by Savvy Tokyo about the Facebook group she launched in 2018 called “Hafu Ladies”. This group strives to create a safe, supportive, educational, and inclusive community for half-Japanese women Continue Reading

Diving into the World of Kochi’s Sake with John Gauntner and John Daub

On September 14, John Daub (the presenter and creator of popular YouTube channels ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub and ONLY in JAPAN * GO) livestreamed a sake tasting experience at Marugoto Kochi. Located in Ginza, this “antenna shop” is Continue Reading

“History Idol” Mikako Shares Fascinating History of Kochi-Born Samurai Sakamoto Ryoma with the World

In a recent livestream on John Daub’s ONLY in JAPAN * GO channel, the history expert and idol Mikako shared her love and deep expertise about Sakamoto Ryoma, who rose from being a low-class samurai in the Tosa Domain (now Continue Reading

Who Will Win the Jarman International Virtual Charity Golf Cup in October? Play Any Time to Compete for The 100,000 yen Cash Prize and Trophy!

It was a great month for the Virtual Golf Cup with several groups heading out to Eastwood Country Club! Rob Russell and Bill Smith were able to generate a great article in Sankei Shimbun about “Brits on Bikes” and our Continue Reading

Jarman International Seminar in Wakkanai, Japan’s Northernmost City

On September 29, 2020, Jarman International’s Director of Project Management and JI Core 50 member Chiara Terzuolo held a seminar in Wakkanai City, in collaboration with JTB, Japan’s largest travel agency. The seminar was centered around the theme of “Go Continue Reading