“Peace from Food” Donation Campaign
Starting Friday, August 1, 2025!
▶ Campaign website: ari.ac.jp/donate/peace2025
From August 1, the Asian Rural Institute is running the “Peace from Food” Donation Campaign.
Throughout the month of August, we are sharing voices from our community members and supporters on Instagram and Facebook Stories, centered around the theme “What does food mean to you?”
All past stories can also be viewed on our Instagram Highlights.
Once a week, as a special feature, we will also share messages from supporters of ARI.
Week 2: DUARI (Doshisha University Asian Rural Institute), Kyoto
This week, we share a “Food is …” message from Ryosuke Taniguchi, a member of DUARI at Doshisha University.
We also invite you to explore other “Food is …” messages shared by other DUARI members.
“Food is … Choice”
What I eat.
Where I eat.
With whom I eat.
The choices I make each day shape who I am today.
What is DUARI?
DUARI is a project under the International Residential Study Group, a student group at Doshisha University in Kyoto.
With the motto “Living together with ARI – take & give,” DUARI engages in various activities such as public outreach for ARI, sending volunteer teams twice a year in spring and summer, and organizing gatherings in Kyoto to learn more about ARI.

