言の葉 კოტონოჰა - 言葉で日本をジョージアに

Kanji Sakemi san — “I want to brew Georgian wine myself”

【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.....

2026.07.01

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Nini Jinjibadze — Bridging Cultures Through Experiences Gained from Studying in Japan (MEXT Japanese Studies Program)

【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.....

2026.06.01

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Misha Arobelidze & Chika Ogi “Cultural Exchange Expanded Together in Guria”

【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.....

2026.05.01

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Mariam Mevlupishvili san – Study Abroad in Kyoto and a Challenge in Pursuit of My Dreams

【Profile】Student majoring in Electrical and Mechanical Systems Engineering at Kyoto University of Advanced Science.1. Why did you decide to study the Japanese language? Is it difficult or easy?When I was a child, I fell in love with Japanese anime, and I really wanted to watch those works in the original language. That desire sparked my initial interest in Japanese. As I continued studying, the more I learned about the uniqueness of the language and its culture, the more confident I became that .....

2026.04.01

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Alexander Meskhi & Nikoloz Meshki — Bonsai and two of us —

【Profile】Aleksandre Meskhi san has been creating bonsai since 1990. Today, together with his son Nikoloz, he is actively engaged in promoting this Japanese art in Georgia. The exhibition and educational space they have established combines Aleksandre’s long-standing collection with an educational platform. Here, any visitor has the opportunity to view the works, while those interested can learn this living art through courses.1.Alenxander san, what first introduced you to bonsai, and what impres.....

2026.03.01

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Teona Natsvlishvili — I still regard the promotion of Japan and its culture as my main activity —

【Profile】Japanologist, journalist. Worked at the Embassy of Japan in Georgia from 2009 to 2025(Culture and PR / Ambassadors' personal assistant). Author of the children’s book Sakura. Currently engaged in a doctoral research project on “Georgia–Japan cross-cultural relations in Georgian print media.” Married and with two children.1.Could you briefly tell us about your past activities between Japan and Georgia?When the Embassy of Japan was established in Georgia in 2008, I became a member of the .....

2026.02.01

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Giorgi Pipia san: “I want to build a relationship where Georgia and Japan can grow together in business, academia, and culture.”

【Profile】Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development at Kutaisi International University Campus (KUCA). He has nine years of experience living and working in Japan, studied in the doctoral program at Hosei University, and obtained a Ph.D. in Japanese local government from the Moscow Institute of Oriental Studies. He has an international business and academic career spanning over 30 years, including work with Japanese companies and international project management. He is fluent in Georgia.....

2026.01.01

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Masaru Date – Overcoming challenges together in cross-border business leads to growth for both companies and individuals.

【Profile】71 y.o. Mr.Date had served to Electronics Manufacturer “SHARP”for 39years.During this tenure, for 15years, he had been the frontliner in overseas’ business battle fields( Saudi Arabia, India, Philippines). Afterwords, one medium sized company requested me to help set up their new factory in Philippines and worked for them for few years. Then, he was transferred to Uzbekistan by JICA to conduct the workshops(Management & Practical Business Case studies) at several universities in Uz.....

2025.12.01

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Hiroaki Yonesaka san – Bringing the Charm of Japanese Goods to Georgia through Phin Tokyo

【Profile】Phin Tokyo Georgia Owner1.Could you tell us about what store Phin Tokyo is?Phin Tokyo is a store dedicated to delivering Japanese products to people overseas who love them. With the growing demand from inbound tourism, the number of people overseas enchanted by Japanese cuisine and products has been increasing. In major countries like the United States, China, and Thailand, major corporations like AEON have already made inroads. However, in countries such as Laos, such stores are hardly.....

2025.11.01

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Yuta Nakano – My Performance at FC Rustavi Strengthens the Football Connection Between Japan and Georgia

【Profile】After graduating from Doshisha University, Yuta Nakano joined Portimonense U-23 in Portugal. Since July 2022, he has been playing as a forward (FW) for FC Rustavi in Georgia.① What led you to come to Rustavi, Georgia as a football player? And what was your first impression when you arrived? Before coming to Rustavi, Georgia, I was playing for Portimonense U-23 in Portugal. Later, through my agent, I had the opportunity to join FC Rustavi, which brought me to Georgia for the first time i.....

2025.10.01

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