“Peace from Food” Cooking for Peace Vol. 4

When I heard the theme “Cooking for Peace,” the image that came to mind was “hands.”
Hands sowing seeds in the fields, hands harvesting, hands cooking, hands serving food—

ARI’s self-sufficient lifestyle makes me truly appreciate how our meals pass through so many hands before reaching us.
In Parts 1 through 3, we interviewed kitchen members, hearing their thoughts on “food” and “peace.”

Now, in Part 4, it’s my turn as the writer (Konoha Yamanaka) to share my thoughts.
Actually, I am also a member of the kitchen team. Through my interviews, I was reminded that each member, while bringing their own background and feelings toward the act of “food,” somehow shares a sense of resonance with one another. In the life at ARI, “food” and “peace” are inseparable.
The casual conversations exchanged in the kitchen, sharing our unique experiences —I believe these everyday moments, one by one, form the foundation of a gentle peace.

Written by Konoha Yamanaka (ARI Volunteer)