In the midst of all the confusion throughout Japan and the world due to CORVID-19, the Asian Rural Institute is still planning on holding it`s 2020 Rural Leader`s Training Program, welcoming many participants from Africa and Asia.  Yet, due to the contagious CORVID-19 we must change the start date of this year’s program.  We will therefore have the opening ceremonies for this year’s program on Friday, May 1st with the participants who arrive by the end of April, staff and volunteers.  Unfortunately, this means that we will not be able to welcome outside guests to this year’s opening ceremonies. Other annual events in April and May will also be affected … Read more…

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 14th, 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 14th 2019, 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…

体験入学会 体験入学会 アジア学院に興味のある方、有機農業や、草の根の国際協力活動の現場を見学したい方には特におすすめです。 １日目は、キャンパツアーをしながらアジア学院がどんな学校なのかを知っていただきます。アジア学院の学生たちと一緒に食卓を囲みランチの後、午後は学生の卒業プレゼンテーションを見学します。 夕方に農作業体験、それから夕飯。 ２日目は、アジア学院の住民たちと一緒に朝のラジオ体操から始まり、農作業、朝ごはん。そして、毎朝チャペルで行われている朝の集いに参加していただきます。その後、入学オリエンテーション、お部屋の掃除をして解散となります。 食と命、持続可能性と平和など、多くのテーマをぎゅっと凝縮して、１泊２日で気軽に参加できるプログラムです。入学や長期ボランティアを検討中の方はもちろん、アジア学院に興味がある方はどなたでもご参加いただけます。 日時 第1回　9月20日（金） ~ 9月21日（土）＜終了＞第2回　12月2日（月）~ 12月3日（火） 10:30集合、翌日 12:00解散予定 集合場所 アジア学院　那須セミナーハウス （栃木県那須塩原市槻沢420-22） コンテンツ DAY1 10:30 　集合・オリエンテーション11:00 　キャンパスツアー12:30　ランチ（スタッフ、学生、ボランティアと一緒に食べるオーガニックミールです！）13:30　学生のプレゼンテーション見学16:00　夕方の農作業体験18:30 　夕食 DAY2 06:30 　ラジオ体操07:00 　朝の農作業体験08:15 　朝食09:30 　朝の集い10:30 　お部屋の清掃11:30 　クロージング12:00　解散 参加費 宿泊の方　5,000円（プログラム・宿泊・食事3食・税込） お申込み メール、お電話で事前にお申込ください。 ※日本人学生希望 or 長期ボランティア希望の方には、別途オリエンテーションがありますので、お申し込み時にお伝えください。 ★キャンセルされる場合にはお手数ですが必ずご一報ください。★学内圃場には柵のない高低差のある場所がありますので、歩きやすい靴を着用ください。★未就学児のご参加の場合、必ず保護者同伴でお願い致します。 お申込み・お問合せ先 担当：佐藤ひろみメール：　info＠ari-edu.orgお電話：　0287-36-3111

Due to this typhoon No. 19, landslides and river inundation occurred one after another in several places in Japan. We would like to express our condolences to those who have been victims of the disaster and pray for those who haven’t been found to be rescued as soon as possible. We would also like to extend our sincere condolences to those who have been injured, those who have been affected by the disaster, their families, and those concerned. In our school, we confirm the safety of all participants, staff and long-term volunteers and the situation in the facilities, and we can operate as usual. We would like to thank all … Read more…

ARI has been selected as one of the 2019 UNESCO / Japan ESD(Education for Sustainable Development) Award nominees in Japan. After this, at the international jury held in Paris in July, the final qualification will be made, with more than 50 organizations selected from all over the world. If we win the award, we will be the second winner in Japan. The following two points were highly appreciated by in the domestic examination.(Excerpt from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology UNESCO ESD Award presentation page: http://www.mext.go.jp/unesco/004/1415535.htm) This activity to nurture agricultural leaders who serve socially vulnerable people and to achieve a just, peaceful and sustainable society can … Read more…

Old (used) Book Market at Nasu Seminar House at Asian Rural Institute. More than 10,000 books are displayed and prices are from 100YEN! We are open for 8 days including weekends, and the books are refilled all the time. The profit from this market will be utilized to support the rural leaders training. Date April 20 (sat.) – 27(sat.)  8 days 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Place Nasu Seminar House 420-22 Tsukinokizawa, Nasushiobara City Inquiry Att: Takashi Yamashita  0287-36-3111 / nsh@ari-edu.org We are collecting used books We collect used books ★ We welcome such books as picture books, art books, photo books, highly artistic photo books, and rare books, etc. … Read more…