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Winter at ARI: Enjoying Nature and Looking Ahead
At the Asian Rural Institute (ARI), winter is in full swing, and the weather has been bringing its own quiet charm to the campus. The crisp air and changing scenery remind us of the beauty of nature in this season. Whether it’s the frost on the fields or the stillness of the mornings, there’s something peaceful about this time of year. As we enjoy these winter days, we’re also looking forward to April, when a new group of participants will join the ARI community. Their arrival is always an exciting … Read more
ARI Celebrates New Year with Mochi-Making Event
The ARI community kicked off the New Year with a vibrant mochi-making event, showcasing the traditional Japanese ceremony of mochitsuki. The community came together to pound steamed sticky rice (mochigome) into mochi using traditional tools like a wooden mortar and pestle. The rhythmic pounding brought everyone together, reflecting ARI’s values of collaboration and unity. After the mochi was prepared, everyone enjoyed it with various delicious fillings, including sweet red bean paste, savory daikon radish paste, kinako (roasted soybean flour with sugar), and nori (seaweed). A special highlight was the preparation … Read more
