【Profile】  Jaba Meskhishvili(Ph.D). Associate Professor at Ilia State University and Director of the Japan Center at the Giorgi Tsereteli Institute of Oriental Studies.① What inspired your interest in Japan and the Japanese language?My interest in Japan began when I was a student. I had always been fascinated by Japan as a country—its culture and advanced technology—but at that time, it was merely a general curiosity. I never imagined that Japan would later become such an integral part of my lif.....

【Profile】From 2023 to 2026, due to his family’s work, he moved to Georgia. For three years, he attended an international school in the capital city, Tbilisi.① What was your first impression when you came to Georgia?I was struck by how free and open both the people and the city felt. At the market, people would casually talk to me and offer fruit samples, and on the subway, they would quickly give up their seats for children. In everyday life, I could feel a warm kindness and genuine care for kid.....

【Profile】  He has lived in Georgia for seven years and aims to produce his own Georgian wine. He completed a master’s program at a Georgian graduate school. Works as a Japanese language teacher, translator, and interpreter. Passed the Georgian language exam at the B2 level. His beloved dog is Hailey.① What inspired you to learn about Georgia and decide to visit?  After developing a taste for alcohol, I became fascinated by the process and culture of wine-making. At 22, I went to France on an exc.....

【Profile】Fourth-year student at Tbilisi Free University, Faculty of International Relations (Japanese Language Major).  Completed a one-year exchange program at Waseda University (2024–2025).Instructor of Japanese and Georgian for Japanese speakers. Freelance translator. Since April 2026, actively working as a Japanese-speaking tour guide in Georgia. Her goal is to become a bridge between Georgia and Japan. At present, she is working on her bachelor’s thesis, which explores how the structures of.....

【Profile:Misha Arobelidze san】Misha Arobelidze was born in Ozurgeti in 1989. He studied acting and directing at the faculty in Tbilisi. By profession, he is an actor who worked for a long time in local and co-production projects in various capacities. However, after a certain time, he decided it was time for change and began hitchhiking around the world starting in 2010. He mainly traveled in South America, Europe, and Asia. In South America alone, he traveled over 5,000 kilometers by hitchhikin.....