Enjoy a Taste of Farm Life at ARI – Chocotto Farm & Forest Hosted by the Asian Rural Institute (ARI)
ARI’s Chocotto Farm & Forest offers a seasonal program where you can experience a slice of life at ARI, learning in our diverse community of international rural leaders.
This monthly event welcomes individuals, families, and groups to enjoy farming, explore the campus and forest, and savor organic meals together. No special skills or experience are necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for nature!
Registration via the entry form
📍 Event Details:
- Dates: Every 3rd Saturday from May to November
(5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15 – no session in August) - Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Location: Asian Rural Institute (Tochigi, Japan)
- Capacity: 20 participants per session
- Fee:
- Adults: ¥4,000
- From the second adult onward: ¥2,000
- Children aged 0–3: Free
- What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, drink bottle, hat, towel
🌿 Typical Schedule:
- 10:00 – Gather at ARI
- 10:15 – Campus & forest exploration
- 11:00 – Hands-on farming experience
- 12:00 – Organic lunch
- 14:00 – End
🍅 Monthly Highlights:
- May: Let’s plant vegetables
- June: Rice paddy adventure
- July: Harvest & summer vegetables
- September: Azuki bean harvesting & wagashi making
- October: New rice celebration & onigiri making
- November: Pizza oven challenge
💬 Whether you’re a curious local or just passing through, join us in reconnecting with nature and the food we eat!
👉 Registration via the QR code or contact ARI directly.Registration via the entry form
