What’s New
TOMO-KIN Career Talk Summer 2024
On June 18, 2024, TOMO-KIN Summer 2024 was held at fabbit Marunouchi, and commenced with remarks from our Executive Director Mark Ikeno. With 25 people in attendance, they experienced a thoughtful presentation by our guest speaker, Mr. Goshi Y...more
The 2024 TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program Students were Selected
The ten 9th cohort students of the 2024 TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program and two mentors were selected. The participants were a diverse group, spanning the country from Tohoku, Kanto, Kansai, and Okinawa, with different school year...more
TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework: Hokkaido Regional Event ”Growth Mindset Seminar”
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&hell...more
TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program Kicks Off with Inspiring Online Seminars
The TOMODACHI Initiative has launched the TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program 2024. The program is a leadership development program for high school students across Japan that focuses on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fosters...more
Application Open for TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities 2024
Deadline Extended! New Deadline: Friday, August 9, 11:59 p.m. The application for the TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities 2024 is open now. Japanese and American college students and young professionals with disabilities will learn digita...more
Join Us! 2024 Next Generation Summit “Voices Unleashed: Unlocking Potential, Creating Impact”
This year’s dynamic Next Generation Summit is designed to explore and amplify the diverse voices shaping our future. This event is structured around three core components, each tailored to unleash potential and inspire impactful action: Sunday, Septe...more
New USJC President and CEO Audrey Yamamoto meets with TOMODACHI alumni on her first trip to Japan
On May 25, 2024, eight TOMODACHI alumni were able to meet the new USJC President and CEO, Audrey Yamamoto for a nice stroll around Imperial Palace in Tokyo followed by lunch. The outdoor event in the beautiful weather stimulated the…...more
APPLY NOW!: TOMODACHI Virtual Talk Sessions
Updates about TOMODACHI, plans for alumni programs and new TOMODACHI pillars will be shared by the U.S.-Japan Council management. This will be a safe space where you can share what is on your mind. We want to build opportunities together…...more
