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Update from Team TOMODACHI
March 2020
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Twenty-One Japanese and American Students Develop Initiative to Address an Ongoing Social Challenges During Two-Week Seminar in Washington, D.C.
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The seventh annual Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program began on February 29, 2020, as 12 students from universities across Japan flew from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. These students participated in a two-week workshop that focused on developing an in-depth understanding of civil society and cross-sector partnerships, and enhanced their ability to address social issues in the United States and Japan. Nine American participants joined the Japanese students during the program and worked together to create an initiative to resolve an ongoing social challenge in Japan.
 In order for the participants to establish a strong understanding of the concept of civil society and ways various organizations operate both within and across their respective sectors, the first week of the program consisted of five days of lectures, panel discussions, site visits, and interactive sessions with experienced professionals from government institutions, distinguished nonprofits, and corporate foundations. Site visits to institutions across various sectors such as the World Bank, National Public Radio, KABOOM!, and the U.S. House of Representatives provided participants with vivid insights to what civil society partnerships look like in practice, not just in theory. Read More>>
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The Latest on TOMODACHI Programs and Activities
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9th U.S. Embassy-Keio SFC-TOMODACHI Entrepreneurship Seminar Silicon Valley Tour: Cultivating Business Solutions for Social Issues in Silicon Valley
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From February 9 to 15, 2020, students from the winning team of the 9th U.S. Embassy-Keio SFC-TOMODACHI Entrepreneurship Seminar participated in the Silicon Valley Study Tour and, through exchanges with entrepreneurs, university professors, and students of various backgrounds, refined the business plans they hope to implement to solve issues in society.
During their trip to the U.S., students visited various companies such as Google and the famed innovation platform Plug and Play, which hosts and invests in a number of promising startups, and had the opportunity to listen in on the employees’ discussions on-site. Read More>>
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Japanese Foster Youth Leaders Visit the United States to Share Their Experiences Growing Up in the Japanese Foster Care System
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From February 22 to March 4, 2020, eight Japanese youth traveled to the states of Oregon and California through the TOMODACHI Foster Youth Leadership Program. These young people, aged 18 to 28, are members of the International Foster Care Alliance (IFCA), a nonprofit organization that bridges foster youth who grew up in child protection facilities and foster homes in the United States and Japan. This year, these eight selected members represented four different regions in Japan – Tokyo, Kansai, Shizuoka, and Fukuoka – as they engaged in a variety of activities.
Participants visited Oregon’s state capitol and the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees state-wide programs to protect children from abuse and neglect. Two Japanese youth members spoke about their experiences growing up in the Japanese foster care system in front of Senator Sara Gelzer’s Committee on Human Services. Read More>>
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Upcoming Programs and Events
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May 24
June 13 – 14
June 20
June 21
June 26
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Message from the TOMODACHI Initiative in Response to the Recent Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
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The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak that was first detected in China is now having an increased impact on business, events, and travel in Japan and beyond. The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) continues to monitor the situation in Japan and the United States and implement the expert recommendations of national and international authorities including the World Health Organization (WHO), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). In addition, the USJC regularly tracks guidance from both governments and local municipalities where the programs are held.
USJC’s highest priority is the safety of all participants and the effectiveness of our programs. As the situation evolves and new information and guidelines from the WHO, CDC, and/or MHLW are released, USJC will coordinate with stakeholders and donors to determine whether to continue, cancel, or postpone each program on a case-by-case basis. For more information, click here.
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TOMODACHI Alumni Activities
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TOMODACHI Alumni Meet with the Founder of 21 Foundation Patrick Newell at the 20th U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board Meeting
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On February 19, four TOMODACHI program alumni were invited to attend the 20th U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board (BAB) Meeting in Tokyo, joining industry leaders for a keynote speech by Mr. Patrick Newell, Founder of 21 Foundation and Future Vision Navigator.
After asking the audience about their own vision of 2030, Mr. Newell shared the results of a survey he recently conducted to find views on the future of Japan. Most respondents answered that Japan will be radically different by 2030, envisioning widespread use of AI and employees that work remotely and have more free time.
This was the tenth time TOMODACHI Alumni were invited to join executives as representatives of the future of U.S.-Japan leadership. Read More>>
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Recruitment for TOMODACHI Program Participants
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Please forward and share these opportunities with people who may be interested.
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Applications Open for the TOMODACHI-U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Leadership Program
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Applications are now open for the TOMODACHI-U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Leadership Program!
The TOMODACHI-U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Leadership Program is designed to play a crucial role in building a “TOMODACHI Generation” of creative and innovative leaders whose interests lie in the sports industry, and who possess the globally-oriented skills and mindsets needed to thrive and make contributions to the industry.
The program will bring up to ten (10) Japanese college students to the United States to for a two-week study program in New York City and Los Angeles.
-Study Tour in Los Angeles and New York in the United States (August 28 to September 14, 2020, including travel dates).
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 12 at 23:59 Japan Standard Time
For application information and program details, click here.
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Applications Open for the 2020 TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program
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Applications are now open for the 2020 TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program!
Entering its eighth year, this exchange program provides participants with unique access to leaders in the U.S.-Japan arena and the opportunity to broaden their perspectives to enhance their professional fields. Ten American and ten Japanese young professionals will travel to one another’s countries for one week to engage as a group and meet with established, up-and-coming leaders from the business and government sectors.
Application Deadline:
Thursday, May 7, 2020 (for American applicants)
Thursday, May 21, 2020 (for Japanese applicants)
For application information and program details, click here.
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Applications Open for the 9th TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program
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Applications are now open for the 9th TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program!
This program is designed for Japan's next generation of leaders, to deepen the mutual understanding between the United States and Japan. It offers homestay opportunities and visits to various cultural sites and organizations, which may lead to future experience with study abroad, work overseas, or more involvement in international exchanges.
Up to twenty middle and high school students from the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake (Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima Prefectures) will be selected to participate in this program. Participants will visit Los Angeles, California and its suburbs as part of the two-week program from August 6 to August 19, 2020.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2020
For application information and program details, click here.
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Applications Open for the TOMODACHI-UNIQLO Fellowship
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The TOMODACHI-UNIQLO Fellowship is a scholarship program managed by the U.S.-Japan Council TOMODACHI Initiative. This scholarship program supports those who aspire to become globally-oriented business executives or fashion designers as they study abroad at graduate design schools in the United States.
Eligible applicants are those with Japanese nationality who have been accepted to either the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), State University of New York, or Parsons The New School for Design, School of Fashion (Parsons). The scholarship provides up to $90,000 for FIT, and up to $150,000 for Parsons.
Application guidelines are available through each school, and please apply directly to the respective school.
For more details and inquiries, please click here.
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TOMODACHI Women’s Leadership Program Manager - Part-time（Tokyo Office)
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TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program (TMWLP) Intern (Tokyo Office)
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The TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program (TMWLP) is seeking an unpaid intern. TOMODACHI offers an exciting environment for interns to be exposed to non-profit, corporate, and government fields. The main responsibility for the intern will be to assist the TMWLP Program Manager with logistical and programming support. This may include formatting, editing, and drafting documents, translation, website and database management, social media management, newsletter distribution, public speaking, communication with program participants, designing presentations and posters, and event planning.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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Internship 2020 - the TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program (Tokyo Office)
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The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) is looking for a qualified intern to support the TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program. The Program produces impactful and innovative programming for program participants who have experienced a TOMODACHI program to take the next step in their journey. We seek an intern who can assist the Alumni Manager and participate in various stages of engagement to support the next generation of leaders dedicated to the U.S.-Japan relationship. The intern hired for this position will need strong critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail in order to integrate into our vibrant and passionate team. Be prepared to work in our fast-paced bilingual and bicultural working environment. You will finish this internship having gained a broad experience in various aspects of project management, marketing, social media, nonprofit, public-private partnerships and civic engagement.
For more information, click here.
Please send applications to alumni@usjapancouncil.org |
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Intern, U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) & TOMODACHI Initiative (Tokyo Office)
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The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) and the TOMODACHI Initiative are seeking unpaid interns. U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) and TOMODACHI offer an exciting environment for interns to be exposed to non-profit, corporate, and government fields. Responsibilities for interns include creating and drafting documents, translation, website management, social media management, newsletter development support, public speaking, communication with program participants, designing presentations and posters, and event planning.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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