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Kyushu Alumni Event Recap: Holiday Dinner
Kyushu region hosted a Holiday Dinner 2025 on December 18th in Fukuoka city. Despite the busy end-of-year season, 23 people gathered from across the region, not only from Fukuoka but also from Saga, Oita, and Kumamoto and we were able…...more
TOMODACHI GLA 2.0 Tokyo Program Held
The TOMODACHI GLA 2.0 Tokyo Program was held from December 22 to December 24, 2025. Serving as the culmination of the program that began with the Onagawa component in September, this Tokyo session brought participants together in person once again&he...more
TOMODACHI-Dow Women’s STEM Leadership and Research Program 2025-2026 Launches Online Sessions with 10 New Participants
The TOMODACHI-Dow Women’s STEM Leadership and Research Program 2025–2026 has launched with the participation of 10 newly selected students. This program offers a five-week research internship for 10 female undergraduate students majoring in STEM at ...more
TOMODACHI SMBC Shaka-kachi Leadership Program: In-Person and Online Sessions Begin
From October to December 2025, the TOMODACHI SMBC Shaka-kachi Leadership Program held its Social Value Creation Training and leadership workshops. Designed for university students who are eager to address social issues and take concrete action, the p...more
New England Region Panel Discussion: Disaster Resilience in Japan and the U.S.
On December 3rd, the New England region was delighted to host a panel discussion in partnership with Northeastern University’s Department of Political Science. We welcomed alumni, USJC members, as well as participants from NEU for an engaging and tho...more
TOMO-KIN Event Recap at Prudential Holdings of Japan
On December 2, 2025, the TOMO-KIN Career Talks convened emerging leaders and seasoned executives at Prudential Holdings of Japan, Inc., marking a dynamic collaboration between Prudential leadership and alumni of the TOMODACHI Initiative programs. The...moreTOMODACHI Alumni Program — 2025 Year in Review
In 2025, the TOMODACHI Alumni community continued to grow as a dynamic, interconnected network across Japan, the United States, and beyond. With more than 1,000 participants engaging in regional gatherings, professional development opportunities, lea...more
Texas Regional Event Report
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, TOMODACHI Texas Region had an alumni event at the Memorial City in Houston, TX. The event was attended by four alumni in the Region, some traveled from San Antonio, TX. The new Regional Representative, Utana…...more
