by Upjohn Margaret | Jan 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
On the day of January 6, 2018, our two classes went to the Meiji Shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo. We walked under this large arch and a pathway lead to the shrine. There were pamphlets to demonstrate how to properly wash ourselves at the cleansing stations. Since it is...
by Alex Screaton | Jan 17, 2018 | ARI
The term idealist and utopia may have lost its glamour for many in the twenty-first century, but at the Asian Rural Institute, they maintain that environmental sustainability is not a far-off dream. The only choice is for us to grasp it or let the earth slide between...
by Larson Paige | Jan 14, 2018 | ARI, Farming
Last week we visited a farm in the Forest and Atelier Non-Electric. At first it was odd to see a farm in the woods, but the owner told us that Japan is actually 70% forest, so this was actually the most natural farm for the area. After learning a little about how it...
by Honda Sakura | Jan 11, 2018 | ARI, Farming, Food, Pollution
During the morning of January 10, we went to 帰農志塾 (kinoshijuku), another organic farm that trains Japanese people who want to become a future farmer. The conversation with the founder’s son and daughter gave me a clear understanding of organic farming. I...
by sorens4 | Jan 11, 2018 | ARI, Farming, Uncategorized
Life at ARI is centered around the concept of intentional community. The day moves like a canoe through water; morning stretches, community meals, and a rotation of chores and tasks progress in a controlled yet strong and steady manner. Despite the variety of demands...
