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August 1(Sat) – September 30(Wed) | Western Japan Study Tour Crowdfunding Campaign: “Living kindly with Neighbors”Please lend your support to help our participants make the Western Japan Study Tour a reality!Through this meaningful journey, they will visit Machida, Hamamatsu, Iga, Osaka, Minamata, and Hiroshima to learn firsthand about crucial historical events, including war and environmental pollution. Every gift makes a difference—join us in supporting their learnings!More Info: ari.ac.jp/en/campaign/update 8(Sat), 22(Sat) | 9:00 – 14:00 Ohinata Marche“Ohinata Marche” is all about building a sustainable, community-driven lifestyle together.For July and August, the … Read more

Summer vacation is finally here! We’ve got a busy July and August lined up, but this weekend is extra special with 3 awesome events in one day! Come hang out with us at ARI! Beyond shopping at the 20 local vendors at Ohinata Marche, don’t miss our exclusive Sugar-Free Sweet Carrot Sherbet (Frozen Juice)—available ONLY at the ARI Shop! Here’s what’s happening this Saturday: 🏫ARI Open CampusTime: 10:45 AM – 3:15 PMFee: ¥2,000 (Includes lunch)Highlights: Campus tour & introductory workshop on Servant Leadership.Walk-ins welcome on the day for the first … Read more

Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00-15:00

The ARI Used Book Market will be held in this summer! Best sellers, paperbacks, picture books, art books, and many more, all donated from across Japan, will be available for 100 yen and up.We are looking forward to seeing you all! Fri, August 14 – Sat, 22 *Closed on Sun, August 16 OPEN11:00-16:00 Venue: Adjacent to Nasu Seminar House ■ On the final day, Sat, August 22 from 10:00 to 15:00, we are also hosting our exciting “ARI Friends Day” at the same time! It’s going to be a jam-packed … Read more

18(Sat) Chocotto Farm & ForestCome and join our special one-day program on the beautiful, nature-rich campus of ARI!More Info: https://ari.ac.jp/en/chocotto-farm-forest-2026-0420/ 25(Sat) Open Campus for Japanese Participant & Introduction to Servant LeadershipCurious about the ARI Rural Leaders Training Program? Please come and enjoy a campus tour, lunch with international participants, and an intro to “Servant Leadership.” Experience the spirit of ARI with all your senses!More Info: https://ari.ac.jp/en/open-campus-2026/11 (Sat), 25(Sat)| 9:00 – 14:00 Ohinata Marche“Ohinata Marche” is all about building a sustainable, community-driven lifestyle together.For July and August, the market will be … Read more

＜On-Campus Event＞ 27(Sat) Open Campus & Introduction to Servant LeadershipMore Info: https://ari.ac.jp/en/open-campus-2026/ ＜External Events＞ 13 (Sat), 27(Sat)| 9:00 – 14:00 Ohinata MarcheVenue: Ours Dining (5834-14 Takakuko, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi)More Info: https://oohinatamarche.wixsite.com/index 14 (Sun), 28(Sun)| ARI Sundays The participating churches include UCCJ Nakameguro Church, GMIM Oarai Nazareth Christian Church, GMIM Oarai New Bethlehem Church, UCCJ Nishinasuno Church, UCCJ Shioya Hitotsubu Church, UCCJ Sano Church, UCCJ Oyama Church, UCCJ Ashikaga Higashi Church, Fukuin Dendo Kyodan Kanuma Christ Church, and UCCJ Shibukawa Church. More info: https://ari.ac.jp/en/2026-ari-sundays-in-june/

Would you like to participate in a Christian church service with ARI participants?This is a chance to learn about their backgrounds, faith, and country’s culture!Interpretation will be provided and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information or questions, please use the contact form or call us: 0287-36-3111If you would like to contact us on the day of the service, please call the respective church. ● We are pleased to announce that the sermons and testimonies shared by participants during past “ARI Sundays” are now available on the website.Many of our … Read more

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＜External Event＞ You can purchase ARI products, such as handmade cookies and juices, at the following locations: 2 (Sat) | 10:00 – 15:00 Yokohama Union Church Spring FairVenue: Yokohama Union Church (66-2 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa) 9 (Sat) | 9:00 – 14:00 Ohinata MarcheVenue: Ours Dining (5834-14 Takakuko, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi)More Info: https://oohinatamarche.wixsite.com/index ＜On-Campus Events＞ 16 (Sat) Chocotto FarmDetails: https://ari.ac.jp/en/chocotto-farm-forest-2026-0420/ 30 (Sat) Open Campus & Introduction to Servant LeadershipDetails: https://ari.ac.jp/en/open-campus-2026/