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Workshop Report: Next Generation Launchpad in Hawaii
On October 14, 2025, the Next Generation Launchpad was held at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii, as a prelude to the 2025 U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference. Approximately 40 TOMODACHI alumni and young leaders gathered to engag...more
TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program 2025 successfully completed its U.S. training and Final Presentation
From August 17 to 26, the TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program 2025 conducted its U.S. training program. The 20 high school students selected from across Japan participated in pre-training sessions held online from June and later prese...more
TOMODACHI Boeing Entrepreneurship Seminar Hackathon 2025
TOMODACHI Boeing Entrepreneurship Seminar is a program to provide opportunities for hands-on learning and to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, with the goal of equipping the next generation with innovation and leadership skills. For its 15th year in...more
New England Regional Event Report
On Saturday Sept 20th, twelve New England alumni, USJC members and friends gathered on MIT campus for a fun introduction to 着付け (kitsuke), the tradition of Kimono Dressing, led by local expert, Ara Mahar of “Kimono Seikatsu” who has studi...more
TOMODACHI GLA 2.0 Kicks Off
The TOMODACHI Generation Global Leadership Academy (GLA) 2.0 launched its in-person program in Onagawa, Miyagi, following an online orientation in September that introduced participants to TOMODACHI’s history, fostered team-building, and established ...more
Washington D.C. Regional Event Report
On August 21st, Five DC TOMODACHI Alumni gathered for DC Restaurant Week at Daikaya Izakaya. Restaurant Week is a promotional event found in cities all over the country where restaurants offer special fixed-prices menus for a limited time. Diners are...more
Okinawa Regional Event Report
On August 23, 2025, Okinawa TOMODACHI Regional Framework hosted a Ryukyu Indigo Dyeing workshop and a networking event. It was wonderful to reconnect with alumni across programs, hearing about their new challenges, and making new friends. Our partic...more
TOMODACHI Toshizo Watanabe Leadership Program: U.S. Study Program in Southern California Fosters Leadership and Cross-Cultural Understanding
From August 13 to 23, 2025, the TOMODACHI Toshizo Watanabe Leadership Program held its U.S. training in Southern California, centered around Los Angeles. This year, 20 Japanese high school students spent 11 days exploring the region’s rich his...more
