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As I hear about the increasingly chaotic state of world affairs and the various news stories where life is treated with such disregard, my heart grows heavier and heavier… However, at the recent opening ceremony, I was able to regain my hope. “They will beat their swords into plowshares / and their spears into pruning hooks. / Nation will not take up sword against nation, / nor will they train for war anymore” (Isaiah 2:4). Ms. Mochizuki from Zenkoku Tomo-no-Kai, who delivered the congratulatory address, quoted this biblical passage displayed … Read more

Linking Hearts Under the Sakura: A Day of Good Food and Fun Games!

2026.4.11.

What kind of images come to mind when you hear this theme? While everyone’s personal experience with climate change may vary, this spring, we hope to reflect together on global issues and consider what we can do in our daily lives. Throughout this month, we will be featuring stories of our graduates and ARI’s own initiatives to tackle environmental challenges. Our second story features Catherine Mtambo (2012 ARI Graduate). Catherine from Malawi, aims to “move people from dependence to independence.” she works with 102 rural area groups of about 25 … Read more

2026.4.6.

We celebrated our Easter sunrise service under the beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom at ARI. 「But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.」 (Isaiah 53:5)

What kind of images come to mind when you hear this theme? While everyone’s personal experience with climate change may vary, this spring, we hope to reflect together on global issues and consider what we can do in our daily lives. Throughout this month, we will be featuring stories of our graduates and ARI’s own initiatives to tackle environmental challenges. Our first story features Roy David (2003 ARI Graduate).For many years, he has been working in Karnataka, South India, supporting the land rights of the indigenous “Adivasi” people. They live … Read more

2026.4.1.

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