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TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program: 11th Cohort Share their Learnings from the Program Participation
On July 8, 2025, the Study Abroad Report Session for the TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program was held, bringing together scholarship recipients and related parties. During the event, the 10 members of the 11th cohort—who studied in the...more
TOMODACHI NAJAS Grassroots Exchange Program: High School Students from San Antonio Visit Sister City Kumamoto
From June 14 to 22, 2025, four high school students from San Antonio, Texas participated in the TOMODACHI NAJAS Grassroots Exchange Program – San Antonio and Kumamoto. As part of the program, they visited Kumamoto City, Japan, which is the…...more
TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program Kickoff
The TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program 2025 held five online pre-departure training sessions from June to July, attended by 20 high school students selected from across Japan.The program is based on the belief that entrepreneurship a...more
Bridging Generations: TOMO-KIN x USJC Reverse Mentorship Session at NEC Headquarters
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 TOM...more
Pāpale Lau Niu and the Spirit of Aloha: Hawaii Region TOMODACHI Alumni Event
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…...more
From Kagoshima to the World – Study Abroad Alumni Seminar
On Sunday, June 29th, TOMODACHI Alumni Kyushu held a Study Abroad Alumni Seminar at the Kagoshima International Exchange Center.The purpose of this event was to provide valuable information and opportunities to high school students, university studen...more
Okinawa Local Deyushi Tofu and Sauteed Konbu Seaweed Cooking Class
A cooking workshop to learn about Okinawan food culture and food loss was held at the nighttime nursery Believe House on May 18, 2025, as a part of the Okinawa Alumni activities. Ms. Anju Chinen, who is TOMODACHI alumna and…...more
TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program 2025: U.S. Trip Inspires a New Vision for Kesennuma
From March 25 to April 3, 2025, fifteen high school students from Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, traveled to the United States for the TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program 2025. This seven-month leadership development program ...more
