Tomoko Arakawa, A Managing Director of ARI, will give a lecture in Obihiro, Hokkaido.

What have we been striving for in the 80 years since the end of World War II?Have we deepened the connection between human life, the food that sustains it, and the land that nurtures it? On October 12, ARI Executive Director Tomoko Arakawa will speak about ARI’s practices in Obihiro, Hokkaido.Commentators will be Raymond Epp and Akiko Aratani of Menno Village, who have had a close relationship with ARI for many years. Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 13:00 – 17:00Fee: 500 yenPlace: Japan Mennonite Christian Church Obihiro (Minami17-1-3, Nishi 7-jo, … Read more

Learn from ARI Director, Osamu Arakawa in an online classon on sustainable agriculture!

Interested in discovering the skills taught in ARI’s courses on sustainable agriculture? Learn from ARI Director and former Farm Manager, Osamu Arakawa, as well as experts from other agroecological institutions around the world in this special online class. Explore the transformative world of agroecology with MESA’s online certificate course! Intro to Global Agroecology features new guest speakers from across the globe, offering diverse perspectives on a range of critical topics. Grow your global networks and learn about seed sovereignty, soil health, agroforestry, and more this Fall 2025. There will be … Read more

Upcoming events in July

19 (Sat) Chokotto FarmParents and children are welcome! We will harvest vegetables.For more information: https://ari.ac.jp/chocotto-farm-2025/ 26 (Sat) Mini Eco TourDay tour to explore the campus and taste an organic lunch! For more information: https://ari.ac.jp/en/ari-campus-mini-eco-tour-2025/

アジア学院イースター・春の寄付キャンペーン
ARI Easter & Spring Donation Campaign

クリスマス・ウィンターキャンペーン 2025
Christmas and Winter Donation Campaign