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TOMODACHI Tanaka Sangyo Agricultural Exchange Initiative: Climate and Food System Awareness Program Empowered by Learning in Niigata – The Future of Farming Presented by U.S. and Japanese Students
The Niigata portion of the TOMODACHI Tanaka Sangyo Agricultural Exchange Initiative: Climate and Food System Awareness Program, its final phase, took place from August 3rd to 9th, 2025. Continuing their studies from the U.S. portion of the program in...more
Ten California High School Students Visit Miyagi and Iwate Prefectures
From July 30 to August 3, through the Kibou for LA program, ten high school students from California visited Miyagi and Iwate Prefectures. The program was designed for students from Altadena and Pasadena, California, who were affected by the Eaton&he...more
TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program 2025: Envisioning the Future of Regional Revitalization
On July 27, 2025, the final presentations for the “TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program 2025″ were held at Kesennuma Amway House Hirakeru in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. Fifteen high school students from Kes...more
Highlights from Next Generation Summit 2025
On August 3, 2025, the TOMODACHI Next Generation Summit brought together over 170 people from all ages and backgrounds and fields, from high school students all the way to seasoned professionals for a dynamic day filled with inspiration, learning, an...more
New England Region Framework Event
On June 28, members of the TOMODACHI and USJC New England community gathered for a delightful summer brunch at a charming French restaurant. It was a wonderful opportunity to build community, share ideas, and enjoy great food. We kicked off…...more
Kansai Region Framework: Expo Event
On July 5th, Kansai region had the special event at Expo USA pavillion with 20 TOMODACHI alumni from different regions and 10 Youth Ambassadors from Sister city international. Starting from the USA pavillion tour where we can find TOMODACHI panel,&he...more
TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program: 11th Cohort Share their Learnings from the Program Participation
On July 8, 2025, the Study Abroad Report Session for the TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program was held, bringing together scholarship recipients and related parties. During the event, the 10 members of the 11th cohort—who studied in the...more
TOMODACHI NAJAS Grassroots Exchange Program: High School Students from San Antonio Visit Sister City Kumamoto
From June 14 to 22, 2025, four high school students from San Antonio, Texas participated in the TOMODACHI NAJAS Grassroots Exchange Program – San Antonio and Kumamoto. As part of the program, they visited Kumamoto City, Japan, which is the…...more
