A Conversation Between the New and Former Directors on ARI’s Past and Future
Interviewer: Jack Lichten (Ecumenical Relations) 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 was being rebuilt after the earthquake, and we were working to restart our programs. Five years later, COVID-19 disrupted everything. It wasn’t just a financial challenge—the borders closed, and people couldn’t come. I never imagined such a situation! It wasn’t something I could handle alone, so I had to consult with everyone and find ways to move … Read more
