News Archive

ICC Members Visit ARI
On June 18, we were thrilled to welcome over 20 members of the Industry Co-Creation (ICC) community and local friends to ARI! ICC is a network of entrepreneurs, business leaders,

Sounds of Life (written by the Farmer Director)
At our recent “Morning Gathering,” I shared my thoughts on “the meaning of waiting.” While I am by no means good at “waiting,” I have come to understand its importance

A Warm “Welcome Home” That Blows Away the Homesickness
With the cooperation of the Ecumenical Relations Committee of the National Federation of UCCJ Women’s Society, ARI has been running the “Kyodan Homestay Program” in the Tokyo metropolitan area since

Come Volunteer at ARI!
Want to take a break from your daily work or studies for a while?Thinking about how you want to live your life?Want to encounter things you’ve never experienced before? Volunteering

The MESA program in ARI
5 participants of MESA (Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture) program are currently taking part in a short-term training at ARI. This program brings together people working in the agricultural sector

Learning Nutrition to Uplift Communities
Our participants’ May essay topic was “Food,” and it truly highlighted their interest in nutrition! My nutrition classes aim to add a valuable dietary perspective to the agriculture and community

Former ARI Volunteer Yoshihiro Kimijima Featured at the 3rd National Organic School Lunch Forum
The 3rd Organic School Lunch Forum is coming to Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, on Saturday, July 25th, and Sunday, July 26th! This inspiring event will feature an incredible lineup of

My days with an activist in Karnataka
Early in 2025 I had the chance to spend some days with our Graduate Roy David. During that time, I learned, first hand, about the plight of the Adivasi people

Rice Transplanting at ARI
ARI community came together to participate in the rice transplanting activity. At ARI, we believe that community means working together, sharing responsibilities, learning from one another, and supporting each other

A journey to the 13 Countries
Participants successfully completed their first presentations at ARI! Their presentations explored the issues they hope to address in their communities, the work they are doing with their Sending Body organizations,

“People & Places : Tomoko‘s Report” : The 43rd Niwano Peace Prize Presentation Ceremony
On May 12th, I attended the 43rd Niwano Peace Prize Presentation Ceremony held at the International House of Japan. This year’s recipient is Mr. Benki Piyãko, a spiritual leader of


















