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Rural Community Study Tour 2025

Participants accompanied by staff visited two areas of Yamagata. – Shonai region, and Okitama region. Both groups enjoyed learning from farmers with long experience in organic farming and community development. Some were surprised about low input compost, others about the involvement of women in farming and food processing, and overall each participant was inspired by the passion and commitment of the people. The two groups later met in Iwate to learn more about Permaculture and livestock raising. It is important to note that climate change is a critical and growing … Read more

“Peace from Food” Special – “Food is … What Does Food Mean to You?” #1: Rev. Noda, SCF

“Peace from Food” Donation Campaign Starting Friday, August 1, 2025!▶ Campaign website: ari.ac.jp/donate/peace2025 From August 1, the Asian Rural Institute is running the “Peace from Food” Donation Campaign.Throughout the month of August, we are sharing voices from our community members and supporters on Instagram and Facebook Stories, centered around the theme “What does food mean to you?”All past stories can also be viewed on our Instagram Highlights. Once a week, as a special feature, we will also share messages from supporters of ARI. Week 1: Student Christian Fellowship (SCF), Tokyo … Read more

🌿 Mini Eco‑Tour on Campus at ARI (Held Every Other Fourth Saturday)

English Farm

At ARI, we hold a Mini Eco‑Tour on Campus every other month, always on the fourth Saturday. During the tour, program participants walk around campus discussing and learning about topics such as “sustainable agriculture and life” and “why learning about rural development around the world is important.” 1. Campus Tour (11:00 –) Program participants visited the organic farm, livestock areas, and compost facilities where rural community leaders from around the world live and farm. It was a 90‑minute experience strolling through fields, livestocks, and natural cycles—an intuitive way to connect with … Read more

Peace from Food Donation Campaign

This Summer, Join ARI’s “Peace from Food” Donation CampaignThe Asian Rural Institute (ARI) is holding its summer donation campaign under the theme “Peace from Food.” We warmly invite your support and participation.ARI is a training ground for rural leaders from Asia and Africa, equipping them to serve their communities through sustainable agriculture and grassroots development. Rooted in the belief that “the more you cultivate, the more people and soil flourish,” ARI trains leaders who learn through food—developing not just farming techniques but also community resilience, by respecting local resources and … Read more

\\ New Years Breakfast Japanese-Style Feast at ARI //

Happy New Year! Even after the Class of 2024 has gone home, ARI staff and volunteers continue working and living on the campus. Including for New Years! To celebrate, community members prepared traditional Japanese New Years food, Osechi. Designed to celebrate the new year and wish for good harvests in the coming seasons, each item on the plate has its own meaning. Even in a smaller gathering like now, ARI community members enjoyed feast and fellowship to welcome the new year. We look forward to a healthy and fruitful 2025, … Read more

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クリスマス・ウィンターキャンペーン 2025
Christmas and Winter Donation Campaign

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