A Conversation Between the New and Former Directors on ARI’s Past and Future
In April 2025, directorship of the Asian Rural Institute changed from Tomoko Arakawa to Osamu Arakawa. Osamu, formerly the Farm Manager and Education Director, assumed the role while Tomoko shifted into a Director of Development & Outreach role. As part of the transition, the two staff members spoke with Jack Lichten, Ecumenical Relations Coordinator, about the challenges and successes of leading ARI. Jack: Tomoko, thank you for your ten years of service. What stands out the most from this past decade? Tomoko: When I became director in 2015, the campus … Read more
