by Austin | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
The very first prompt we were tasked to answer was “what is good food？” and throughout our time here in Japan I have been able to add to our definition every single day. My initial answer was focused specifically on how the food is prepared and how it is enjoyed. This...
by Imani Mosher | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today had a rough start, I felt tired, frustrated and nervous for the future. Little did I know that a trip to the Yotsuba Co-op would not only leave me with a full belly, but a positive attitude and hope for the future. The Yotsuba Co-op located in the Tochigi...
by Alyson Brinker | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
While on the surface “What is good food?” appears to be a rather simple question, the progression of this course has challenged an easy, one-dimensional answer. Our time in Japan problematizes a straightforward response of something along the lines of “food...
by Patrick Holzman | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nudging away a confident rooster while spreading chicken feed that I mixed the week prior, I have never been closer to the process of food production. Shoveling silage into a barrel and mixing chicken feed not only harbored an appreciation for hard work, but also an...
by Bennett Robelia | Jan 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nikko is a small but culturally rich town, located about a two-hour train ride southwest of our home at ARI. Possessing the extremely unique status as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nikko is a wonderful place to explore historical Japanese culture, and, in our case,...
by Ethan Kehrberg | Jan 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our experiences at ARI, visits with organic farmers, and readings have really emphasized the interconnectedness of nature and agriculture. Osamu-san, Asami-san, and Masanobu Fukuoka all discussed the importance of organic farming methods, especially as our planet...
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