TOMODACHI Generation
Sachiho Tani
Ms. Tani is heavily involved in Model United Nations activities in Japan and will be the Secretary General for the first international MUN conference held in Japan, National Model United Nations Japan 2016. Ms. Tani is an alumni from the TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program 2013-2014. Read her story»
Nao Saito
Nao Saito is an alumna from the 2014 TOMODACHI Summer Coca-Cola Educational Exchange Program and while in the United States, she “…gained various life changing experiences.” Read her story»
Eri Fumoto
Eri interned for the TOMODACHI Initiative at the Tokyo office for 8 months. She is from Tokyo, was born in Germany and grew up in England. She had quietly but firmly taken the reigns of supporting the new interns joining in the fall, winter and spring. Read her story »
Dr. Yosuke Hosoya
Dr. Yosuke Hosoya is the first doctor to be selected to participate in the TOMODACHI-Aflac Program in 2013. His areas of interest are childhood malignant tumors and cure for solid tumors. Read his story »
Rachel Tang
Rachel Tang is a student at Pacifica High School who participated in the TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program 2013 in Japan. Read her story »
Arimoto Atsuko
Arimoto Atsuko is from Okuma City, Fukushima prefecture. She is currently studying abroad through a scholarship provided by TOMODACHI Initiative and BEYOND Tomorrow. Read her story »
Ryohei Kawanishi
Ryohei Kawanishi is from Tottori prefecture in Japan and had been living in London when he was accepted to the TOMODACHI UNIQLO Fellowship. Through the fellowship, he will be attending Parsons The New School for Design to obtain an MFA in Fashion Design and Society. Read his story »
Ryo Serizawa
Ryo Serizawa is a second-year student at Iwaki High School in Fukushima Prefecture. He participated in the TOMODACHI Summer 2012 Softbank Leadership Program at the University of California, Berkeley. Read his story »
Shiho Abe
Shiho Abe is a third-year student at Ishinomaki Municipal Girl’s High School. She participated in the TOMODACHI-MUFG International Exchange Program in Southern California. Read her story »
Hikaru Suzuki
Hikaru Suzuki is a second-year student at Soma High School in Fukushima Prefecture. She participated in the TOMODACHI Summer 2012 Coca-Cola Educational Homestay Program and had an opportunity to live in Salem, Oregon. Read her story »
Yusuke Ito
Yusuke Ito is from Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture and is a third-year student and Student Council member at Kesenuma Municipal Karakuwa Middle School. He participated in the 2012 Japan-America Grassroots Summit in North Texas. Read his story »
Minori Endo
Minori Endo lives in Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture and is a first-year student at Ishinomaki Senshu University. She participated in the TOMODACHI Summer 2012 BEYOND Tomorrow U.S. Program. Read her story »
Keita Abe
Keita Abe is a third-year Business Management student at Ishinomaki Senshu University and a native of Osaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. He participated in the 1st TOMODACHI TAC-Keio SFC Entrepreneurship Seminar and Business Plan Competition in February 2012. Read his story »
Ayaka Ogawa
Ayaka Ogawa lost her entire family on March 11, 2011 when the tsunami struck her hometown of Kamaishi in Iwate Prefecture. She moved to the United States in the Fall of 2012 for a one-year study program in Michigan, and shared her initial impressions with us. Read her story »
Natsuko Koike
Natsuko Koike is attending the Fashion Institute of Technology for an 18-month program in Global Fashion Management for her MPS. She had worked at the Hakuhodo PR firm and is very interested in developing a career in corporate social responsibility within the fashion industry. Read her story »
Yuki Amano
Yuki Amano is from Sendai, Miyagi and visited Seattle, Washington on the TOMODACHI Social Innovation in Seattle Scholars Program at iLEAP in March 2014. Read her story »
Kei Imai
Kei Imai participated as a TOMODACHI Fellows Participate in the ELS University Preparation Summer Program 2013 and had an opportunity to study English in Malibu, California. He will be attend Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma from Fall 2014. Read his story »
Koto Endo
Koto participated in in the TOMODACHI Summer 2013 Coca-Cola Educational Homestay Program and had an opportunity to live in Burlington, Vermont. She was invited to the US Ambassador’s residence to participate in a roundtable with other TOMODACHI alumni where she shared her experience. Read her story »
Juan Hernandez
Juan Hernandez participated in the TOMODACHI MUFG 2013 Educational Homestay Program and visited various cities in Japan including Tokyo, Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, Hiroshima, and Kyoto. Read his story »
Yuuri Tabata
Yuuri Tabata lived in Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture and was a senior in high school when she participated in the TOMODACHI Summer 2013 Coca-Cola Educational Homestay Program. Read her story »
Haruna Shiraiwa
Haruna participated in the TOMODACHI Summer 2012 Softbank Leadership Program at the University of California, Berkeley. After returning to Japan, she established TOMOTRA
, which offers tours of Iwaki City. Read her story »
Emi Kamemoto
Emi participated in two TOMODACHI youth dialogues between Japanese and American students that explored the impact of the March 11th disasters on young people and ways to empower the TOMODACHI Generation. She shared her impressions with us. Read her story »
Yuki Amano
Yuki Amano is from Sendai, Miyagi and visited Seattle, Washington on the TOMODACHI Social Innovation in Seattle Scholars Program at iLEAP in March 2014. Read her story »
Juan Hernandez
Juan Hernandez participated in the TOMODACHI MUFG 2013 Educational Homestay Program and visited various cities in Japan including Tokyo, Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, Hiroshima, and Kyoto.Read his story »
Kei Imai
Kei Imai participated as a TOMODACHI Fellows Participate in the ELS University Preparation Summer Program 2013 and had an opportunity to study English in Malibu, California. He will be attend Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma from Fall 2014. Read his story »
Yuuri Tabata
Yuuri Tabata lived in Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture and was a senior in high school when she participated in the TOMODACHI Summer 2013 Coca-Cola Educational Homestay Program. Read her story »
Keita Abe
Keita Abe is a third-year Business Management student at Ishinomaki Senshu University and a native of Osaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. He participated in the 1st TOMODACHI TAC-Keio SFC Entrepreneurship Seminar and Business Plan Competition in February 2012. Read his story »
Ayaka Ogawa
Ayaka Ogawa lost her entire family on March 11, 2011 when the tsunami struck her hometown of Kamaishi in Iwate Prefecture. She moved to the United States in the Fall of 2012 for a one-year study program in Michigan, and shared her initial impressions with us. Read her story »
Haruna Shiraiwa
Haruna participated in the TOMODACHI Summer 2012 Softbank Leadership Program at the University of California, Berkeley. After returning to Japan, she established TOMOTRA, which offers tours of Iwaki City. Read her story »
Koto Endo
Koto participated in in the TOMODACHI Summer 2013 Coca-Cola Educational Homestay Program and had an opportunity to live in Burlington, Vermont. She was invited to the US Ambassador’s residence to participate in a roundtable with other TOMODACHI alumni where she shared her experience. Read her story »
Kana Takagi
Kana participated in the TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program 2013 and in March 2015 visited the U.S. on the Building the TOMODACHI Generation Program in March 2015. She currently interns at the TOMODACHI Initiative in Tokyo. Read her story »
TOMODACHI seeks to inspire and empower the young people of Japan and America with the experiences, skills, and confidence to achieve their dreams and contribute to a better world. We believe that the young generation is crucial to building a strong Japan, a strong America, and a strong, enduring U.S.-Japan relationship.
Be a Part of the TOMODACHI Generation
Join the TOMODACHI Generation by getting involved in TOMODACHI programs and activities. By being involved you will:
- Gain skills and experiences
- Build friendships and be a part of the TOMODACHI Generation network through Facebook and Twitter
- Get opportunities to participate in TOMODACHI events, workshops, symposia, and clinics
Connect with the TOMODACHI Generation
The TOMODACHI Generation develops new friendships and connections through TOMODACHI programs and activities. Make those relationships last! Keep in touch with other participants, continue expressing your ideas, and keep finding ways to lead and make a difference. Stay connected by:
- TOMODACHI Facebook Page: “Like” our page and get the latest on news and activities involving the TOMODACHI Generation. www.facebook.com/USJapanTOMODACHI
- TOMODACHI Website: www.usjapantomodachi.org
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOMODACHI
TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program supported by Prudential Foundation
The TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program builds upon the initial TOMODACHI experience to inspire and empower the young people of Japan and America, giving them the experiences, skills, and confidence to achieve their dreams and contribute to a better world. We offer the alumni community with a range of opportunities to engage and inspire one another to build strong, enduring relationships.
The TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program is made possible with the generous support of The Prudential Foundation.
- To find out about TOMODACHI Alumni programming, click here
