April 18, 2012 – Five leading Japanese companies today become the newest partners in the TOMODACHI Initiative, the bilateral public- private partnership launched in 2011 by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the U.S.-Japan Council.
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 Texas,…
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…
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 Kesennuma, who participated in the…
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, and…
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…
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,…
Chiaki Nakawatari is a 2024 TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program alumna. She is currently a third-year student at Ofunato High School in Iwate Prefecture. As the student council president, she has led several initiatives, including changing the…
On June 25, 2025, the TOMO-KIN x USJC Reverse Mentorship Session brought together emerging voices and seasoned leaders at the NEC Headquarters in Tokyo, in collaboration between the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) Japan Region members and alumni of the TOMODACHI Initiative…
On Sunday, June 29th, 2025, TOMODACHI alumni and friends from the Hawai’i region gathered at Magic Island Beach Park for a beautiful day of socializing and learning how to make their very own a pāpale lau niu (hat made out…
