Topic Archive
Attitudes of Learning
What is ARI's "community of learning"? What do we learn at ARI? How do we learn at ARI?
Questions such as these and more will be discussed.
The discussion will seek to cover the perspective of participants, Graduate interns, Staff, and volunteers.
We will also probably learn something new during the webinar!
Highly recommended to those who want to be a participant at ARI or want to know more about what is taught at ARI.
Volunteer Stories
Volunteers contribute greatly to ARI. Without them, many things would be impossible.
Their stories and experiences are also an important part of ARI.
This webinar is a chance to listen to their stories, fun memories, difficulties they faced, and what they are looking forward to after their time here.
Look forward to a lively and relaxed discussion!
Highly recommended to those who want to volunteer at ARI or want to know more about what keeps ARI going.
Farm to Table
Want to learn more about ARI products? How are we connecting to the local community through our products?
How are they produced? How does buying our product help the ARI training program?
This webinar will share the values of ARI produce. From natural products like eggs and rice to processed products like senbei (rice crackers), cookies and soy sauce among others.
Highly recommended to those who want to support the ARI training program while enjoying sustainable food products!
How can your Church connect with ARI?
What are ARI's religious roots? Are ARI's values of interest to your Church?
How do Churches and other religious organizations contribute to the ARI Training Program?
These questions and more will be discussed during the webinar.
Highly recommended to those who want to learn more about ARI's relationship with religion and to those who want to contribute to our program through your Church or other religious organization!
ARI Life under COVID
How do we uphold ARI's motto "That we may live together" through a global pandemic?
What does it mean for schools in Japan to not have Overseas students?
We will hear the voice of three different but connected schools:
Asia Pacific University (Ritsumeikan), University of the Sacred Heart, and Asian Rural Institute.
Highly recommended to those who want to know more about ARI as well as those who would like to know what other bigger institutions are doing during this time of COVID.
How I am using my ARI learning (Japanese Graduates)
How do our graduates use what they have learned at ARI in their different life paths?
We will hear the stories of 2 graduates living and working in Japan.
Moe Koyama, 2009 Graduate (Gururi Farm, Mie prefecture) and
Kaoru Kobayashi, 2018 Graduate (Living in Iwamizawa shi, Hokkaido)
Highly recommended to those who want to know more about ARI, organic farming lifestyles, or how to create connections with people.
How I am using my ARI learning (Filipino Graduates)
How do our graduates use what they have learned at ARI in their different life paths?
We will hear the stories of 2 graduates living and working in different parts of the Philippines and farming.
2019 Graduates Richelle dela Paz and Cornelio Masunong
Highly recommended to those who want to know more about ARI graduates, farming in the Philippines and what you can do to support international communities.
Butter no Itoko x ARI]
Turning "waste" into gratitude
Butter no itoko is a new famous confectionery in Nasu, born from the fat-free milk produced when butter is made.
What is a sustainable way to turn "waste" into gratitude?
We invite Mr. Goichi Miyamoto, director of Butter No Itoko Co., Ltd. to talk about making use of local resources as well as connecting with ARI.
Highly recommended for people who want to learn about local businesses and sustainable business practices.
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What am I doing now...?
Our 2020 graduates came to ARI as the COVID 19 pandemic began to spread worldwide. Through difficulties, they made it to campus successfully! After training at ARI, they returned home, equiped with many dreams and ideas... What did they learn at ARI? How are they sharing with their community? What struggles are they facing?
Learn about these and more during the webinar!
Highly recommended to those who want to learn more about ARI; are interested in being a volunteer, participant or simply coming to visit!