Raku Izawa
[2026] ARI Annual Event Schedule Updates
2026.4.1.-2027.3.31.
[Restored] Notice Regarding the Resumption of Website and Payment Services
Thank you for your continued support of the Asian Rural Institute. Recently, we experienced technical difficulties that resulted in unstable access to our website and the unavailability of certain pages and payment functions. We are pleased to report that system recovery work is now complete, and all services have returned to normal operation. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern this caused, particularly to those of you who were considering making a donation during our campaign period. All systems are currently operating normally, including the following: ARI Winter Donation … Read more
Apology and Report Regarding System Failure and Partial Service Suspension
To our community and partners, Thank you very much for your continued understanding and support of our school’s activities. We have recently detected unauthorized access (malware infection exploiting a system vulnerability) on some of the web servers operated by our school. In response, we have performed an emergency shutdown of the affected servers, prioritizing the safety of our users. We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this may cause. We would like to report on the current status and our subsequent actions as follows: 1. Incident Overview and Timeline … Read more
To our dear supporters who walk alongside us: Report on the conclusion of our Winter Fundraising Campaign
Thank you for your warm support for our Christmas & Winter Donation Campaign! The Winter Campaign at ARI has now come to a close. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your heartfelt donations and words of encouragement. The contributions we received will be carefully used to support the activities of rural leaders from Asia, Africa, and beyond, as they learn together and work toward self-reliance. This winter has been a poignant reminder that our journey toward “That We May Live Together” is made possible only through your … Read more
“People & Places:Tomoko’s Report”
St. Olaf College’s (Minnesota, USA) fifth January special program at the ARI, since 2016, began on January 13 with 20 St. Olaf students and two faculty members. Focusing on the theme of Japanese food, agriculture, environment, and sustainability, the program involves living at the ARI while fully utilizing its curriculum and environment. This includes visits to farms and facilities, as well as field studies such as learning about the Nasu Canal. On 17th January, the group travelled to Fukushima Prefecture to learn about the realities of the effects of the … Read more
We are restarting our Instagram and Facebook Stories!
We’ll be sharing the beautiful scenery of ARI Campus in Nasushiobara and the “now” of our farm. We hope these glimpses of daily life at ARI bring you a moment of peace and make you feel connected to us. Please check out our Stories (and Highlights)!