Best sellers, paperbacks, picture books art books, and many more, all donated from across Japan, will be available for 100 yen and up.On November 1, 3, and 8, come enjoy Indian curry and chai produced by our skilled ARI chef.Fall
Best sellers, paperbacks, picture books art books, and many more, all donated from across Japan, will be available for 100 yen and up. On November 1, 3, and 8, come enjoy Indian curry and chai produced by our skilled ARI chef. Fall is the season for reading. Why not seek out new words in the quiet former Missionary House, away from the noisy world?
Fri, October 31 – Sat, November 8 *Closed on Sun, November 2 OPEN11:00-16:00 Venue: Former Missionary House (adjacent to Nasu Seminar House) 420-33, Tsukinukizawa, Nasushiobara, Tochigi
Indian Curry & Chai Sales November 1 (Sat), 3 (Mon), and 8 (Sat) *No curry or chai will be served on Fridays this time. Curry: 700 yen Chai: 300 yen Bring your own tableware and get 50 yen off all menu items.
Books to donate are welcome! Proceeds from the used book fair will be used for ARI’s training programs.
Each year, they visit ARI for a week to live alongside the ARI community and practice their photo-taking skills. Thank you so much for portraying ARI through your fresh, outside perspective! We look forward to your visit next year!
This month, ARI will publish the next issue of its English-language newsletter, Take My Hand.
We’ll be looking at ARI participants and graduates working to nurture the next generation of rural leaders, thanks to the training they received at ARI.
Want to know more about how ARI’s leadership model impacts future generations? Receive the next issue with a donation to ARI’s US partner, American Friends of ARI. Follow this link to donate! https://ari.ac.jp/en/donate-from-usa/
We were blessed with good weather, which had been our biggest concern, and HTC2025 was a great success. Hearing so much positive feedback from all of you has filled our entire team with happiness and a sense of accomplishment.
It also provided an excellent opportunity for us to put the servant leadership we have learned into practice. Although there were occasional clashes, as everyone was giving their absolute best, it was an HTC full of learning. We discovered new sides to our teammates and even learned about our own previously unknown strengths.
Now, this year’s participants are set to graduate in about two months. While we are sad to leave ARI and the friends we have spent this time with, we hope you will look forward to our future endeavors around the world after graduation! (HTC Coordinator Naoshi Kawatsuki)
Finally, tomorrow begins the ARI’s biggest event, Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC). On the last day, we will bring you a message from our coordinators, who will oversee the event! 👐
Join us for a special Harvest Thanksgiving celebration (HTC) at ARI! It’s a time to celebrate the season’s bounty and the hard work of our community. Let’s enjoy a simple meal, share stories, and give thanks. Your presence would make it even more joyful. Please come! (Messaged by HTC Coordinator, Lily and Nao)
▶ Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC), ARI’s largest annual event to give thanks for a bountiful harvest, is coming again this year! We will entertain you with international cuisine, cultural stage performances and hands-on activities! Dates: October 18 & 19 (Sat & Sun) For more information: https://ari.ac.jp/en/htc-2025/
Only 2 days left until Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC)! Today, we’ll introduce events happening outside of the participants’ committees.
We will be selling T-shirts printed with this year’s HTC logo
The theme, “Sowing the seed of love for a peaceful tomorrow,” was conceived by Malem, a participant from India. The logo was designed by Yong, a participant from Cameroon (first photo).
Priced at ¥2,000 each. Purchase one to commemorate this year’s HTC!
We will also have sales of ARI products including vegetables, campus tours, and a bazaar featuring about 15 external organizations.
What is ARI like? How can I get involved? If you have these questions, don’t miss this opportunity to join us!
Finally, this weekend marks ARI’s biggest event, Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC)! We’ll share the key highlights from each respective committee! 👐
🍽Catch people’s stomach by diverse food Food is life. Our life needs spice. Food adds spice to our life, as spices add taste and flavor to the food. ARI is a diverse community. We have people from more than 22 countries living together under one roof. Which makes ARI a global village. So, we spice up our life with the diversity of people that live together.
During this year’s HTC, we wish to bring before you a variety of diverse, tasty and mouth-watering dishes. 22 dishes from 16 different countries will be set up before you. Sweet, spicy, sour and salty, anything you desire – we have it for you. Are you ready to entice your taste buds?
Food is life, and life needs to be enjoyed. Having a delicious meal is one of the ways of enjoying life. So, get ready to enjoy your life on the 18th and 19th October @ HTC @ ARI. (Messaged by Food Committee, Onigiri Swallowship)
▶ Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC), ARI’s largest annual event to give thanks for a bountiful harvest, is coming again this year! We will entertain you with international cuisine, cultural stage performances and hands-on activities! Dates: October 18 & 19 (Sat & Sun) For more information: https://ari.ac.jp/en/htc-2025/
Next weekend marks ARI’s biggest event, Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC)! We’ll share the key highlights from each respective committee! 👐
“HTC (Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration)” is a day to share gratitude through music and celebrations from 20 different countries! Our committee is in charge of the worship and performance programs, and we’ve been preparing to create a heartwarming time for everyone. Come join us and celebrate together! (Messaged by Worship and Performance Committee, HAVANA)
▶ Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC), ARI’s largest annual event to give thanks for a bountiful harvest, is coming again this year! We will entertain you with international cuisine, cultural stage performances and hands-on activities! Dates: October 18 & 19 (Sat & Sun) For more information: https://ari.ac.jp/en/htc-2025/