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Come Volunteer at ARI!
Want to take a break from your daily work or studies for a while?Thinking about how you want to live your life?Want to encounter things you’ve never experienced before? Volunteering at ARI is a perfect opportunity for you! Why not take part in our work while living an agriculture-centered life in a multicultural community? There are many ways to get involved, including farm work, cooking, office work, and more! Duration: 2 months to 1 year (preference given to those who can stay 9 months or longer)Start period: Year-roundApplication deadline: One … Read more
Former ARI Volunteer Yoshihiro Kimijima Featured at the 3rd National Organic School Lunch Forum
The 3rd Organic School Lunch Forum is coming to Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, on Saturday, July 25th, and Sunday, July 26th! This inspiring event will feature an incredible lineup of speakers, including Hiroyuki Tateno, the President of the Rice Research Center, along with various sectional meetings and organic farm tours showcasing cutting-edge organic school lunch and environmental initiatives from Japan and South Korea. We are especially thrilled to announce that Yoshihiro Kimijima (Kimiji)—a former ARI volunteer from the class of 2010—will be a featured speaker alongside his peers! Kimiji wears … Read more
Introducing the “Rural Leaders” blog — Steven’s Journey with ARI Graduates Starts Here!
When I tell folks I work for ARI in Graduate Outreach, they can’t imagine what I do. When I try to explain, there is still no understanding. So, I decided to make this blog, to take you with me into the illuminating world ARI’s graduates. After many months of preparation, it is finally ready! Let’s go. https://ari.ac.jp/en/blog/ruralleaders
Notice of communication outage
Update at 6:00 PM on May 14: The service has been restored. Thank you for your patience. Due to a communication outage that occurred on the morning of May 13, our telephone lines are currently down. We expect service to be restored in the afternoon of May 14 at the earliest. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Spring Used Book Market 2026 is NOW OPEN!
We are excited to announce that our Spring Used Book Market has officially begun! Come browse a huge selection of books and discover delicious products from ARI. Fri, April 17 – Sat, 25 *Closed on Sun, April 19OPEN11:00-16:00 On Saturdays and Wednesday, we’ll be serving our famous Curry and Chai! Special Event: Ohinata Marche (Tomorrow, April 18)Tomorrow only, the beloved local Ohinata Marche joins us at the book market. At the ARI booth, we are excited to offer fresh, never-frozen pork blocks! You can also enjoy a variety of goods … Read more
[2026] ARI Annual Event Schedule Updates
2026.4.1.-2027.3.31.