
After high school, Yannick moved to Massachusetts, USA, for a volunteer opportunity in mental health services. He returned to Germany to pursue a lifelong dream of studying Japanese, studying abroad at Kobe University during undergrad and Osaka City University during grad school. Upon graduation, Yannick joined the JET Programme as a Coordinator for International Relations at a local city hall in Niigata, Japan, coordinating the Tokyo 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Host Town partnership with German Olympic athletes. After three years in Niigata, Yannick joined Pasona Group on Awaji Island.
Our mission is to globalize Awaji Island by collaborating with international organizations, universities, and other partners, attracting not only tourists but also students and educators from around the world. The division consists of about four members, including foreign nationals. We manage a wide range of diverse projects that involve close cooperation with various internal departments and external agencies.
From June 15 to August 31, 2027 (adjustable at the discretion of the organisation)
The Digital Marketing Division manages social media accounts for the Awaji Island Resort and various Pasona Group companies. In addition to creating promotional images and videos for social media channels, the team produces multilingual blog posts about travel in Japan and collaborates with international influencers to expand content reach.
From June 5 to August 27, 2027 (adjustable at the discretion of the organisation)