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
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
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
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 digital storytelling and leadership during the 9-week online program...more
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
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
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
TOMODACHI Kyushu Regional Framework co-hosted the seminar with Japan American Society of Fukuoka on June 10, 2024. The U.S. Consulate of Fukuoka welcomed Bridgett A. King, PhD from University of Kentucky to talk about “Election Voting Trends and Impl...more
From March 25 to March 30, 2024, the TOMODACHI Boeing Entrepreneurship Seminar U.S. training was held and five participants selected from among the program participants took part in the training program on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The program emph...more
From February 10 to March 13, 2024, 10 participants of the “TOMODACHI-STEM Women’s Leadership & Research Program” engaged in research internships at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and Rice University in Texas. Prior to their depar...more