I’m Kaori Harsch, a marketing and communications professional based in Lenzbrug, Switzerland with a passion for tourism, hospitality and cuisine. I founded Tokidoki Kaori Harsch to create immersive Japanese cooking experiences—from Cooking classes and catering to private-chef services and pop-ups—while driving growth through digital marketing, events, and partnerships. I love merging creative content with strategic campaigns to elevate brands and connect with audiences across multiple channels. My career blends market research, international collaboration, and hands-on content creation across Japan and Europe. I’ve worked on B2B marketing, web content, and event management, with a strong focus on social media, online presence, and cross-cultural communication. I’m fluent in Japanese and English, proficient in German and Italian, and I enjoy building strong teams and ecosystems that deliver measurable results.

Kaori Harsch

I’m Kaori Harsch, a marketing and communications professional based in Lenzbrug, Switzerland with a passion for tourism, hospitality and cuisine. I founded Tokidoki Kaori Harsch to create immersive Japanese cooking experiences—from Cooking classes and catering to private-chef services and pop-ups—while driving growth through digital marketing, events, and partnerships. I love merging creative content with strategic campaigns to elevate brands and connect with audiences across multiple channels. My career blends market research, international collaboration, and hands-on content creation across Japan and Europe. I’ve worked on B2B marketing, web content, and event management, with a strong focus on social media, online presence, and cross-cultural communication. I’m fluent in Japanese and English, proficient in German and Italian, and I enjoy building strong teams and ecosystems that deliver measurable results.

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I’m Kaori Harsch, a marketing and communications professional based in Lenzbrug, Switzerland with a passion for tourism, hospitality and cuisine. I founded Tokidoki Kaori Harsch to create immersive Japanese cooking experiences—from Cooking classes and catering to private-chef services and pop-ups—while driving growth through digital marketing, events, and partnerships. I love merging creative content with strategic campaigns to elevate brands and connect with audiences across multiple channels.

My career blends market research, international collaboration, and hands-on content creation across Japan and Europe. I’ve worked on B2B marketing, web content, and event management, with a strong focus on social media, online presence, and cross-cultural communication. I’m fluent in Japanese and English, proficient in German and Italian, and I enjoy building strong teams and ecosystems that deliver measurable results.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder at Tokidoki Kaori Harsch
June 1, 2023 - Present
Founded Tokidoki Kaori Harsch in Egliswil, Switzerland, offering Japanese cooking experiences (classes, catering, private chef, pop-up). Led marketing and communications across digital channels; produced content for social media, website, flyers; updated website; planned and coordinated events, partnerships, and promotions; developed social media strategy and increased engagement; collaborated with internal teams and external partners; leveraged AI tools for content creation and campaign execution.
Intern in Market Research and Marketing (B2B) at Liris Tech AG
May 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Conducted sales and market research in Ticino, Japan and other markets; developed market-entry strategies; managed marketing campaigns including digital events and advertising; created marketing materials and coordinated with design and SEO agencies; increased client communication via digital channels; handled administrative tasks such as invoicing and office management.
Intern, Web Marketing Expert and Event Management at Fullcommission
November 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Supported development of new project; contributed to sales, promotion and marketing; created media contents in English and Japanese; supported event management including planning and development; supported communications (meetings and mailing).
Intern, Web/Content Designer at PRMO
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Designed media contents for marketing campaigns and online channels; remote position.
Intern in Market Research and Online Marketing at Swissjoho.com
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Identified Japanese tourist behavior in Switzerland; analyzed customer behavior on their website; created online surveys and interviews for Tourism Offices; contributed to website redesign.
Host, Cashier, Service and Kitchen Assistant at Shinsyu Japanese Bar and Restaurant
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Part-time role performing front-of-house and kitchen support; customer service; basic operations.
Sales Staff (Part-time) at News Luxury Vintage Shop
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Part-time sales and customer service, store operations.
Photographer (Part-time) at Archetto Italian Restaurant, Oita
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Photographer and image processing for marketing materials.
Host and Service Assistant (Part-time) at Kubota Photo Studio, Oita
April 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Hosted and provided service support; basic image processing tasks.
Host and Service (Part-time) at Toyokichi Japanese Restaurant, Oita
February 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Guest service and kitchen support.

Education

Swiss -Japan Scholarship program (SJCC und SCCIJ) at Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan / SJCC & SCCIJ
July 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Master of Arts in Economics and Communication at Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), Lugano
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
Bachelor in Social Science (Hospitality and Tourism) at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Oita, Japan
April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2018
High School at Musashino Joshi Gakuin High School, Tokyo
April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2014
Exchange program at Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden
August 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Summer Program in PR and Advertising at London College of Communication, London, United Kingdom
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Summer Program in Agritourism at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
August 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Tobitate Ryugaku Japan Scholarship at Tobitate Ryugaku Japan (Scholarship by Japanese Ministry of Education)
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026

Qualifications

Swiss -Japan Scholarship program (SJCC und SCCIJ)
July 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Tobitate Ryugaku Japan Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet