Alumni gathering was held on February 24th, 2024. Several new alumni showed up for the Brazilian BBQ dinner. One even came from a neighboring city, which was very exciting to see an alumni willing to travel a bit farther to participate.…
15 New England region TOMODACHI alumni and friends gathered on January 25th, 2024 at a bustling izakaya in Cambridge MA for an entertaining dinner, rekindling friendships and engaging in spirited conversations. The vibrant atmosphere was accompanied by delicious Japanese cuisine,…
On December 16, 2023, the Okinawa Regional event “KICKOUT X TOMODACHI” was held at the RIOT GYM Naha, Okinawa. Five TOMODACHI alumni participated in the event. All participants enjoyed KICKOUT exercises, snacks and conversation. KICKOUT is an exercise program in…
On December 5th, 2023, the Hokkaido TOMODACHI alumni convened in Sapporo for a holiday gala that boasted an eclectic mix of attendees, spanning the gamut from precocious high schoolers to seasoned professionals. Amongst this esteemed gathering were luminaries such as…
On November 7, 2023, a three-hour workshop was held at the U.S.-Japan Council’s headquarters in Washington D.C. The main objective was to elevate the alumni engagement initiatives, ensuring they are more meaningful, impactful, and aligned with the broader goals of…
On September 23, 2023 TOMODACHI Washington D.C. alumni and their guests went to a DIY terrarium building event PlantHouse in Alexandria, VA. They had great turnout on a rainy day due to Tropical Storm Ophelia. Everyone made unique terrariums and…
New York TOMODACHI alumni celebrated Japanese Heritage Night at Citi Field with the Mets on August 25th, 2023. Japanese American Association of New York, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japan Society, the U.S.-Japan Council, the Consul-General of Japan in…
On June 30, 2022, TOMODACHI Alumni gathered in Boston for the first time under the TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework that expanded to the United States for the first time this year. Participants shared that they had been waiting for such…
With just more than 10,000 alumni* who have come out of over 350 TOMODACHI programs since inception, it can be a challenge to reach everyone. Still, the power of the TOMODACHI Generation is the network and the high engagement of…