47th Opening Ceremony

Please join us! This year at the ARI Opening Ceremony we will officially welcome 24 students and 2 graduate students from 15 countries throughout Asia and Africa. Date: April 13, 2019   starting at 1:30 PM Place: Koinonia Hall at Asian Rural Institute *We will have a tea party after the ceremony. The nearest station: Nasushiobara St. (JR Utsunomiya Line/ Tohoku Shinkansen) ARI bus will be departing from the station at 12:30 PM *If you would like to ride the bus, please contact us in advance.（0287-36-3111）

ARI English Farm Camp

  Food and Life, Issues of the worlds… what we need to know for sustainable world is here! English Farm Camp Dates: May 1 – 3, 2019 Do you want to meet foreigners from various countries? Do you want to speak English in Japan? Do you want to experience rich nature and agricultural life? ARI’s English Farm Camp is an enjoyable program for you to experience uniquely cross-cultural and agricultural environment, and rich nature of Nasushiobara in Tochigi Prefecture. Exceptionally multinational community “Asian Rural Institute” gives you an opportunity to meet with the dedicated rural leaders from various countries. You can learn about food and know how our life is … Read more…

The 46th Commencement Service

With the grace of God, we are happy to announce the Commencement Service of the Asian Rural Institute this year to be held on December 8th, Saturday. We would like to welcome you to join this Commencement Service to encourage participants who will be returning to their countries with what they have learnt and also with a full of hope.   Date: Saturday, December 8th 2018, 13:30 – 15:00 Place: the Asian Rural Institute, Koinonia House *After the service, we will hold a small tea party.   Nearest Station: Nasushiobara Station, Tohoku Shinkansen *We have a bus service from west exit of Nasushiobara Station departing at 12:30, Departing at 16:00 … Read more…

Announcement of farewell service of the late Dr. Toshihiro Takami, Honorary President of Asian Rural Institute

The Rev. Dr. Toshihiro Takami, Honorary President of the Asian Rural Institute (Nasushiobara, Tochigi, Japan) passed away on Thursday, September 6th.  His life was dedicated to the Lord and for the service of nurturing global rural leaders. Asian Rural Institute will have a farewell service as following:   Date: December 13th, 2018 Thursday Time: 13:30 to 16:00 At Asian Rural Institute Koinonia dining hall. Shuttle bus: 12:30 from JR Nasushiobara station (West exit) to ARI 16:30 from ARI to JR Nasushiobara station   Please come in casual attire Please send your intentions of attending to Asian Rural Institute office 0287-36-3111, info@ari-edu.org.  

Announcement of the Passing of the Rev. Dr. Toshihiro Takami, Honorary President

Glory be to God in the Highest! It is with great sadness that we bring this announcement.  The Rev. Dr. Toshihiro Takami, Honorary President of the Asian Rural Institute (Nasushiobara, Tochigi, Japan) passed away at the Maronie Nursing Care Facility at 10:18pm on Thursday, September 6th.  He was 91 years old.  His was a life sacrificed for the Lord and for the Asian Rural Institute. The Rev. Dr. Toshihiro Takami was born in the Northeast Part of the Chinese People’s Republic, formerly known as Manchuria, and returned to Japan at the age of 10.  He attended College at Doane University, Seminary at Yale Divinity School and Fuller Seminary. An ordained … Read more…

46th Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration（Oct.13th and 14th）

One of our biggest events of the year “Thanksgiving Celebration” is coming on October 13 and 14!  Come and enjoy the celebration of this year’s harvest with us! “Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC)”  is held every autumn. We will welcome you with all the members of ARI, with unusual and delicious dishes from around the world, performances of singing and dancing, bazaar and kids’ corner. 【Date】 October 13 (Sat) and 14 (Sun) 【Time】 Open 9: 30 ~, Worship 10: 00 ~,  Meal / Bazaar / Shops 11: 00 ~,  Performance of singing and dancing 13: 00 ~ 【Venue】 Asian Rural Institute Campus · Shuttle bus service is available on both days … Read more…

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