On December 3, 2023, the TOMODACHI Summer SoftBank Leadership Program 2.0 commencement was held in Sendai in Miyagi prefecture. Approximately 60 people, including 17 students(16 high school students, and 1 university student) from Iwate, Miyagi and F...more
Delegates of the second TOMODACHI – U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Sports Leadership Program met for the first time on December 10 in the Tokyo metropolis. This was the first of three orientation sessions scheduled in preparation for their trip&helli...more
With just over 10,000 alumni who have come out of over 350 TOMODACHI programs since inception, it can be a challenge to reach everyone. Still, the power of the TOMODACHI Generation is the network and the high engagement of youth…...more
The TOMODACHI-STEM Women’s Leadership and Research Program 2023-24 participants have successfully completed their two-week virtual program, led by Lehigh University and Rice University. This program enables students to gain real world experience with...more
Ten participants of the TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities for successfully completing the program. TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities, a nine-week (September–November) digital storytelling and youth leadership program, brou...more
In a gathering of intellect and creativity, the TOMODACHI Boeing Entrepreneurship Seminar 2023 took place in the ancient city of Kyoto on November 5, 2023. This momentous occasion brought together ten visionary participants hailing from Kyushu, Kansa...more
On December 5th, 2023, the Hokkaido TOMODACHI alumni convened in Sapporo for a holiday gala that boasted an eclectic mix of attendees, spanning the gamut from precocious high schoolers to seasoned professionals. Amongst this esteemed gathering were l...more
On November 7, 2023, a three-hour workshop was held at the U.S.-Japan Council’s headquarters in Washington D.C. The main objective was to elevate the alumni engagement initiatives, ensuring they are more meaningful, impactful, and aligned with the br...more
(2023 Ceremony) The application for the TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program 2024 is open now. Please click below to download the application materials. This scholarship is offered to undergraduate students, who will take part in...more