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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
NY Regional Event Report
The NY region met together for Japanese snacks and drinks at Pier-57 followed by dinner at Chelsea Market on November 9th to celebrate Momoko Tamamura, a TOMODACHI alumna from the Osaka area who was passing through! Eleven people including six&hellip...more
Applications Open for the TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program 2026
(2025 Ceremony) The application for the TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program 2026 is open now. Please click below to download the application materials. This scholarship is offered to undergraduate students who will take part in the stu...more
Award Ceremony Held for the 12th Cohort of the TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program
On October 14, 2025, the award ceremony for the 12th cohort of the TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program was held online, with approximately 30 participants, including representatives from Sumitomo Corporation, the U.S.-Japan Council, an...more
