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TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities Participants Visit Northrop Grumman Corporation
On February 5th, 2024 the 2023 participants of “TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities” visited the program sponsor Northrop Grumman Corporation. This event, which was held in a hybrid format, had a total of 15 participants. Twelve people, i...more
TOMODACHI – U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Sports Leadership Program:2nd Orientation
The second orientation for the TOMODACHI – U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Sports Leadership Program was held virtually on January 21st. Two key items were covered supporting the program parameters established during the in-person orientation held in ...more
32nd BAB Meeting Discusses the Landscape of Preventive Medicine to Preserve Wellness
On January 24, the 32nd Business Advisory Board (BAB) Meeting was held at the Tokyo American Club. Under the leadership of Vice Chair of the Board of Councilors Masaaki Tanaka, USJC (Japan) welcomed Professor Tomoaki Kato (Columbia University), a ren...more
APPLY NOW! TOMO-KIN Spring 2024 [Invitation for TOMODACHI Alumni]
TOMO-KIN is a casual gathering for the TOMODACHI alumni and Watanabe Scholars to get together and connect across industries, regions, and interests. More information about TOMO-KIN can be found here. Limited to the first 40 people. If you would like&...more
ADD YOUR VOICE:TOMODACHI Alumni Survey 2024
As a valued member of the TOMODACHI Generation, we invite you to participate in a brief survey to share your experiences and insights. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of our programs and continuing the legacy of our…...more
TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework Theme Event in Okinawa Region: KICKOUT X TOMODACHI
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 i...more
TOMODACHI x USJC BONENKAI 2023
On December 7, 2023 at Shibuya, Tokyo, the USJC and TOMODACHI Initiative co-hosted the first ever, end of the year bash, Bonenkai. This event fostered invaluable connections across generations, uniting 73 TOMODACHI alumni and members of the USJC Japa...more
TOMODACHI Summer SoftBank Leadership Program 2.0 Participants Present their Project Results
On December 3, 2023, the TOMODACHI Summer SoftBank Leadership Program 2.0 commencement was held in Sendai in Miyagi prefecture. Approximately 60 people, including 17 students（16 high school students, and 1 university student) from Iwate, Miyagi and F...more
