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Asian Rural Institute (ARI) is hosting a unique event, ARI Friends Day x Oohnata Marche Winter Festival, on 1/25(Sat), themed “Let’s Connect with Nature and People”. This event combines a Supporters Gathering, Ohinata Marche, and a Forest Experience for an enriching day of learning, connection, and discovery. This event is designed for ARI supporters, families with children, and those interested in organic foods and local markets. It provides a platform for attendees to get familiar with ARI’s mission, experience the importance of sustainable rural living, and foster new relationships in … Read more

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On Wednesday, October 23, our director, Tomoko Arakawa will give a public lecture titled “Toward a Society of Togetherness: Leadership Development and International Cooperation” at the Lifelong Learning Center in Kaminokawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture. This is the first lecture in the New Lifestyle Studies Lecture Series, which aims to improve the lives of individuals, their families, and communities by exploring the connections between people and things in daily life. This lecture is open to all. Please contact the Lifelong Learning Section of Kaminokawa Town directly for registration. Date: Wednesday, October … Read more

This year, ARI is back at Global Festa Japan! Global Festa Japan is one of the largest international cooperation events in Japan, bringing together a variety of public and private organizations involved in international cooperation activities and the SDGs. We look forward to seeing you there! Date: September 28(Sat) and 29(Sun) 10:00-17:00 Location: [Indoor] Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza(2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) ← ☆ ARI’s booth is here! [Outdoor] Shinjuku Central Park Fun More Time Plaza(Water Plaza) (2-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) Admission fee: Free Official website: https://gfjapan2024.jp/

Open Campus will be held on Sep 28th (Sat) 10:30-14:00  ¥2,000Including campus tour, fun program and organic lunch (made by ARI products).To register, please visit here→ https://ari.ac.jp/entry-form-open-campus2024/ Similar program will be held on 25 Jan (Sat).If you are thinking of being a Japanese participant, you can also visit the school on other dates, so please feel free to contact us.

HTC 2024 was successfully finished. Thank you to everyone who participated!

On Saturday, July 27, ARI hosted an open campus event. Visitors explored the campus forest, made new discoveries, and had tons of fun in nature. Many thanks to our energetic participants — please come visit us again!We will host two more Open Campus events this academic year, on September 28 and January 25, 2025.This event is a great opportunity to discover more about ARI, especially the benefits of training as a participant.Please contact us for more information.

8 days to go until Open Campus!

On Saturday, June 22nd, we had an open campus. After touring the campus with the participants, we had a blueberry harvesting event as part of the Chokotto Farm program. Our little friends walked energetically around the campus, which has many hills and gravel paths, and found insects, animals, and many different kinds of berries! During lunch, we had the opportunity to talk with current ARI participants, and it was a wonderful time full of good encounters for ARI members too. Thank you very much to everyone who participated. We hope you will … Read more