At the end of March, participants from around the globe will arrive in Japan, marking the commencement of Asian Rural Institute (ARI)’s 2025 training program. With the aim of sharing our initiatives with a broad audience, we have prepared an annual calendar highlighting the main events of 2025. The calendar is also featured on our website’s homepage—please take a moment to explore it.
Easter Travel Expenses Campaign
(March 17 [Mon] – April 30 [Wed])
Our first event, the Easter Travel Expenses Campaign, kicks off on Monday, March 17.
Titled “Do You Know? The Great Journey of Rural Community Leaders,” this event offers a unique opportunity to learn how our participants overcome challenges to participate in the program. Due to soaring fuel prices, travel costs have nearly doubled compared to the pre-COVID-19 era. We invite you to support the academic journeys of our participants.
Chokotto Farm
(May–July / September–November on the 3rd Saturday)
Join us for a nature experience program that includes hands-on farming and forest exploration—perfect for families and children. Experience a taste of our cherished “Foodlife,” a philosophy that celebrates the inseparable bond between food and life.
Open Campus
(May–January / Held every two months)
The Open Campus is designed for individuals interested in community building and international cooperation. Whether you join as a Japanese participant or volunteer, you will have the opportunity to learn and live alongside participants from over ten countries across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, as well as volunteers from Germany, the United States, and staff from diverse backgrounds including Myanmar, the Philippines, and Japan. This is a truly invaluable global experience.
Other Main Events
Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (October):
Come together to share the joy of the harvest and give thanks for a year of blessings.
AFARI Event in USA (September):
AFARI, an American organization supporting ARI, will host a program for supporters to learn about Graduate activities and the ARI’s guiding concept.
ARI Friends Day (January):
Deepen connections and express gratitude with those who support ARI.
These event details will be continuously updated on the ARI website and social media channels. You can participate either online or by visiting the institute in person. We warmly invite you to join us on this journey and share in our learning experiences.
▼ For the Latest Information and Registration
Asia Institute Official Website: https://en/ari.ac.jp
Asia Institute Official Social Media: ARI Facebook, ARI Instagram
For inquiries regarding this press release, please contact ARI Public Relations at [email protected].
We look forward to your participation.
