[With Gratitude] ARI Celebrates Its 54th Anniversary
2026/9/16 18:36
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On September 16, ARI held a worship service to commemorate its 54th anniversary.
This year’s guest speaker was Mr. Isao Nozaki, who served ARI for a total of 17 years as both a staff member and director.
He first arrived at ARI in 1974, its second year of operation. Reflecting on those early struggles, he shared, "I would leave home before my two sons woke up and return long after they had fallen asleep. Looking back, my wife said it felt like running a single-mother household. Salaries couldn't be paid, so we all shared the rice and vegetables harvested at the farm." Before returning to ARI as director in 2006, he worked extensively across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, emphasizing that diversity and pluralism remain the vital keys to both ARI and the world at large.
The latter half of the service was dedicated to remembering graduates who passed away in recent years, reflecting on their individual characters and honored legacies.
Although we have faced numerous hardships since our founding—including financial difficulties and radioactive contamination caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake—today was a day to reflect on how ARI has survived through the generous support of so many people at every turn, filling us with renewed gratitude.
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世界の農村コミュニティリーダー22名に「痛みと再生」を学ぶチャンスを！あなたの寄付が隣人とやさしく生きる世界を作ります。
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"Fuel for 1 Student to Travel 1 Day to the Field"
1,000円
Fuel support to move the minibus 25 km forward (or parking fees/miscellaneous costs for safe parking and rest stops).
Fuel cost (¥40/km) × 25 km. An accessible tier that directly supports a student’s daily travel, as well as safe parking and rest during the journey.
"Safe Infrastructure Support for the 3,000 km Journey"
3,000円
Highway toll and parking fee support for safe long-distance travel (or fuel costs for 75 km).
Covers 75 km worth of fuel or practical expenses needed to secure a safe driving environment (highways and parking facilities) throughout the trip.
"Highway Tolls for 1 Participant across the Entire 3,000 km Journey"
5,000円
Highway toll fees for 1 participant to travel safely and on schedule to training sites across Western Japan.
By easing the physical strain of long-distance travel, this creates an environment where participants can focus 100% on their hands-on experiences and dialogue at each destination.
"Overnight Ferry & Warm Breakfast Support for 1 Participant"
10,000円
Ferry fare (bed accommodation) between Osaka and Moji plus breakfast for 1 participant.
Crucial support to help participants stay healthy and well-rested during long travel, ensuring they reach their next training site in peak condition.
"Microbus Rental Fee for 1 Day (A Mobile Learning Hub)"
30,000円
Equivalent to approximately 1 day of vehicle rental out of the total ¥400,000 minibus rental cost.
Secures 1 day of a "classroom on wheels" where active discussion and reflection take place on the road, supporting meaningful growth and mutual inspiration among participants.
"Full Travel Expenses for 1 Participant to Complete the Western Japan Study Tour (3,000 km)"
50,000円
All transportation costs for 1 student to complete the 3,000 km Western Japan Study Tour (bus rental portion, fuel, highway tolls, ferry, and parking fees).
Comprehensive support that backs the entire journey of a participant confronting real-world issues in the field and growing into a leader who transforms themselves to transform the world.
"1/4 of the Microbus Rental Cost Connecting Learning Sites Across Western Japan"
100,000円
Covers 25% of the ¥400,000 total minibus rental cost.
This major support underpins the foundational infrastructure of the project, strongly sustaining the mobility essential for all participants to travel, learn, and connect across Western Japan.
