KOTONOHA
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About

About KOTONOHA

KOTONOHA is a website created in the hope of bringing Japan and Georgia closer together through words. Every day we introduce a word in each language, every week we write a short essay, and every month we interview people from many walks of life.

Exchange between Japan and Georgia

Message from the founder

Message

Let's find what we can do between Japan and Georgia

What KOTONOHA does

What We Do

Exchange activitiesCultural exchangeActivities in Japan and Georgia
A world map connecting Japan and Georgia

Connecting Japan and Georgia

KOTONOHA supports Japanese companies and individuals considering expanding into Georgia. Many people in Georgia are interested in Japan, and many Georgians study Japanese with great dedication. Yet there are few opportunities to put that hard-earned Japanese to use: chances to study in Japan are limited, and so are jobs that use Japanese. KOTONOHA also hopes to create places where these Japanese speakers can thrive.

VISION
Creating opportunities for Japanese speakers to thrive, and connecting with the world from Japan and Georgia while growing in character, expertise and knowledge.
PURPOSE
Kind, strong and fun — for our dreams
VALUES
Bringing Japan to Georgia through the power of words.

KOTONOHA's services

Our Services

Consulting services

Consulting

Market entry and business support in Georgia

From research to company registration and local operations, we support Japanese companies entering Georgia.

  • Translation and business interpreting (Japanese, English, Georgian)
  • Local research and market reports
  • Georgia business news: paid weekly report (4 issues a month)
  • Support with subsidy and public funding applications
  • Company formation support
Talent support services

Talent
support

Access to local key people and partners

From arranging alliances with proven, trusted local organizations to hiring talented Japanese-speaking staff, we support you every step of the way.

  • Matching with local partners
  • Arranging meetings with key organizations and people
  • Recruiting Japanese speakers (including former students in Japan)
  • Job ads on our own media (for Japanese speakers)
  • Event support
PR services

PR

Communication and awareness for the Georgian and Japanese markets

Drawing on our own media and local know-how, we help you build brand trust and attract customers.

  • Company PR articles in three languages (Japanese, English, Georgian)
  • Local marketing and advertising plans
  • Partnerships with local Georgian media
  • Social media consulting for the Georgian market
Talk to us about your business

I have been studying all kinds of languages since I was a student. Around 2017, I happened to find a book on the Georgian language in my university library. Its script, pronunciation and history fascinated me, and I decided to learn it.

I meant to stay for just a few months, but I have now lived in Georgia for many years. These days I probably have more friends in Georgia than in Japan.

In Georgia, I have taught Japanese at a language center, worked for a Japanese recruitment company connecting Georgia and Japan, and worked in culture and education at an embassy. I also teach Japanese at a university in Georgia and help out at the Japan–Georgia chamber of commerce.

Feeling that there was still more I could do between our two countries, I launched KOTONOHA in earnest. Through words, I will keep working to bring Japan and Georgia a little closer every day!

Ryosei Suginaka

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