JIRO Local, Now

Hello~~ This is JIRO! It’s been such a long time since our last post, but we’re back with some exciting news—JIRO is returning! ! Let’s jump right in! To. Our Readers JIRO is back!! From. JIRO JIRO is back in business! (26.08.14~) Hello~~ This is JIRO! After taking about a month  to reorganize and recharge, JIRO is ready to make a comeback!! Thank you for  waiting for us! ^^ The reason JIRO took a break to reorganize was to ask ourselves: 'Were the topics of JIRO’s content becoming too predictable?' 'Were we trying to cover too much without a clear goal or direction?' 'Were we simply creating content mechanically, following the same familiar format?' We took this time to reorganize and find the answers to these questions. In its early days, JIRO began as a.. “consulting partner that unlocks the hidden potential of local communities,” visiting local festivals and suggesting ways they could be improved. In the middle and later stages of JIRO, we gradually shi...

 Hello, this is Jiro 🙂 Starting this month, we’re excited to introduce Jiro Letter , a monthly magazine that explores local places and the stories behind them. Each issue is published in Korean, English, and Japanese , so more readers can connect with local communities. For our very first issue, we’re heading to Eumseong County, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea . Inside, you’ll find stories about Geobuknori (Turtle Play) , a traditional folk ritual performed during the Seolseong Cultural Festival, along with insights into the factors behind Eumseong’s recent population growth , and a curated list of local eateries loved by longtime residents . Come take a closer look at Eumseong right now.