On September 21, a reading group on social innovation was held online. A total of five alumni from diverse backgrounds from all over Japan and Hawaii gathered. We all read “Ecosystem of Social Entrepreneurship to Amplify Your Own Identity” together…
On May 18, 2024, a workshop on “Growth mindset” was led by alumni Hitomi Shinada, as part of the Hokkaido Regional Event. The seven participants shared their recent interests with one another through the open discussions, learned about two types…
TOMODACHI Kyushu Regional Framework co-hosted the seminar with Japan American Society of Fukuoka on June 10, 2024. The U.S. Consulate of Fukuoka welcomed Bridgett A. King, PhD from University of Kentucky to talk about “Election Voting Trends and Implications for…
The TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework, Kansai region networking event was held on April 13, 2024. It was a memorable first event focused on what TOMODACHI alumni could do at the ”Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan”, taking place exactly one year…
On April 27,2024, TOMODACHI alumni in New England region and USJC New England members gathered for a picnic to share snacks and conversation in a cozy corner of Boston Common amidst the bustling energy of the Boston Japan Festival weekend.…
On April 23rd, 2024, five TOMODACHI Alumni joined with USJC members for the first annual “Japanese Heritage Day” to watch Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Washington Nationals at National Park in Washington D.C. Attendees were…
On March 16th and 30th, 2024, three virtual Orientation sessions were conducted to onboard the TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework Regional Representatives and Core Committee Members. The morning session on March 16th catered to the U.S.-based RRs and CCs, while the…
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,…