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

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

JR EAST and Jarman International Collaborate on First-Ever Rail Pass for Internationals Residents in Japan

We are thrilled to announce that JR EAST will be selling a special limited “JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020” which will be available to all foreign passport holders (regardless of visa status) starting from October 16, 2020 until February Continue Reading

We Can Feel the “Taste” of Kochi Prefecture IN TOKYO! Check John Daub’s Livestream about “Marugoto Kochi!”

Jarman International had the honor of supporting Kochi Prefecture in our ongoing promotion project by amplifying Marugoto Kochi, an antenna shop located in central Tokyo. During the Covid-19 period when the ability for people to actually travel to Kochi is Continue Reading

Endlessly Experience the Amazing Passions of This Japanese Drum Performance! John Daub Shows Us the Secret Powers of Kodo Drum Performances!

How amazing was the first-virtual Earth Celebration (EC) of 2020? It ended with great success with so many viewers from across Japan and worldwide! EC is also one of the biggest events for Japan’s top taiko, “drum” troupe, Kodo(鼓童). Out Continue Reading

Only 5 More Days Until the Earth Celebration!

It’s time for the Taiko (Japanese Drum) Festival! KODO is one of the best taiko troupes in the world and every year since 1988, they’ve hosted a three-day music festival held on Sado Island called the Earth Celebration (EC). This Continue Reading

John Daub Has Released His New Episode: 400 Year Old Japanese Cuisine (in Kanazawa) !!

The well-known Youtuber and our partner, John Daub has released his new episode about Kanazawa! The episode introduces “Traditional Bushi Banquet Cuisine” which is about 400-year-old Japanese cuisine and includes the stories that may not be known to even Japanese Continue Reading

This Is The New Style of Traveling in the Post-Corona Era! People Who Are Aware of It Have Been Already Traveling in That Way! (Koyasan)

Our CEO Ruth Jarman went on a business trip to Osaka last month with famous YouTuber John Daub, Jay Ponazecki, and Austin Auger of our JI Core 50 members. Some of them stayed at a little ryokan at Amami station Continue Reading