This is ARI’s biggest annual event which is held to give thanks for a bountiful harvest.
After last year’s online event, we are happy to welcome you to our campus this year!
Please remember that reservations are limited to the first 160 people who sign up (80 people per session).
*We have closed reservations for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Saturday, October 15 (live webcast available)
Morning Session 9:30-12:00 (Entry from 9:00)
Afternoon Session: 13:00-15:30 (Entry from 12:30)
Reservations required.
Changeover: please note that the registration is for the session and not for the whole day.
limited number of participants (Up to 80 people per session *0~3 years old are not counted)
Venue: Asian Rural Institute (442-1 Tsukizawa, Nasushiobara, Tochigi)
Admission including meal ticket: Adult 1,000 yen, 4 years old~Elementary school student 500 yen
Come to enjoy our International Organic Cuisine / Harvest Thanksgiving Service / Stage Performances / Exhibition and more!
Live Stream
We will live-stream the event through our Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/Asian.Rural.Institute/
Live Stream Schedule
9:30-10:25 Opening Ceremony
10:45-11:55 Stage Performance I
12:00-13:00 ARI Introduction Videos
13:00-14:15 Stage Performance II
14:30-15:30 Harvest Thanksgiving Service
For those who will join HTC on site
1. For those coming by car
Parking will be available in the Tsukinokizawa Elementary School yard. Please do not park in ARI.
Please use the shuttle bus for transportation between the parking lot and ARI.
● Morning session
<Tsukinokizawa Elementary School to ARI> departing 8:35, 8:55, and 9:15
<ARI to Tsukinokizawa Elementary School> departing 12:10, 12:30, and 12:50
● Afternoon session
<Tsukinokizawa Elementary School to ARI> departing 12:20 and 12:40
<ARI to Tsukinokizawa Elementary School> departing 15:40 and 16:00
*There is a limit to the number of people that can be accommodated at one time. In order to bring everyone to ARI by the start time, we would appreciate it if you could be at the parking lot at the time of the first bus.
2. For those coming by train
Please take the shuttle bus from JR Nasushiobara Station (not Nishinasuno Station) to ARI.
You can board the bus at the west exit, down the escalator.
● Morning session
<Nasushiobara Sta. to ARI> departing 9:05
<ARI to Nasushiobara Sta.> departing 12:10
● Afternoon session
<Nasushiobara Sta. to ARI> departing 12:30
<ARI to Nasushiobara Sta.> departing 15:30
Note: Shinkansen from Tokyo arrives at 8:57 a.m. and 12:20 p.m., and leaving to Tokyo at 13:03 p.m. and 16:03 p.m.
3. Please cooperate with bringing your own tableware and eco-bags.
We recommend you bring large plates, bowls, cups, and silverware.
Please also bring your own eco-bag for shopping.
Reservations
We have closed reservations for both the morning and afternoon sessions. No additional reservations will be accepted. Thank you for your understanding.
Please make a reservation here.
[Reservation form: Reservation start date: Thursday, September 15, 10:30].
Food will be available in both morning and afternoon sessions. You are welcome to register for either.