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The "Living Kindly with Neighbors" donation campaign, which has continued since August 1st, reaches its final day today.
A message from Principal Osamu Arakawa.
On this final day, and in the days ahead, please continue to lend your support to ARI's training programs.
We are deeply grateful that, on the very first day, we reached our goal of ¥1,000,000 for Western Japan Study Tour transportation costs, and within twelve days, reached our goal of ¥2,200,000 covering lodging, food, and training costs. Asian Rural Institute has continued to exist because of the support of so many people. Through the Western Japan Study Tour — where participants encounter the realities of pollution and war and come to feel their essence as their own — and through our other programs, we will continue to offer learning opportunities to rural community leaders gathering here from all over the world.
To protect an environment where our participants can continue learning with peace of mind, we ask for your continued support.
Over these past two months, we've shared our work from many different angles — stories of our participants and graduates, the Western Japan Study Tour, and the voices of those who support Asian Rural Institute.
The rural community leaders who study at ARI eventually return to their own countries and regions.
They don't keep what they've learned here to themselves — they share it with others in their rural communities, carrying it forward into the next change.
It's this kind of learning that we want to keep making possible.
We are deeply grateful to you for following our work all the way to this point.
Thank you, to the very end.
"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.
