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Building Bridges: TOMODACHI KAKEHASHI Inouye Scholars Program Share Experiences in Japan
On March 1st and 9th, 2024, participants from Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and Howard University recounted their journeys in the TOMODACHI KAKEHASHI Inouye Scholars Program, respectively. This ten-day youth exchange program fosters cultural unde...more
TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework: Kyushu Regional Event
Alumni gathering was held on February 24th, 2024. Several new alumni showed up for the Brazilian BBQ dinner. One even came from a neighboring city, which was very exciting to see an alumni willing to travel a bit farther to participate.…...more
TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework: New England Regional Event
15 New England region TOMODACHI alumni and friends gathered on January 25th, 2024 at a bustling izakaya in Cambridge MA for an entertaining dinner, rekindling friendships and engaging in spirited conversations. The vibrant atmosphere was accompanied ...more
Now Accepting Applications for the Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program
Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program is currently recruiting candidates for its 2024 program, which will take place from August 4 – August 20, 2024 (tentative). The Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Am...more
Apply Now! TOMODACHI Summer SoftBank Leadership Program 2.0
Deadline Extended! New Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 11:59 p.m. Application Form Please see the Japanese page for detailed recruitment information. The TOMODACHI Summer SoftBank Leadership Program 2.0 -Building Resilient Communities for Future- is a p...more
TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program 2023:Final Presentation
The final presentation of the TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program was held online on December 11th, 2023. Opening remarks were made by Mark Ikeno, Executive Director of the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan). Participants Tsubasa Eshima, Maho...more
TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program 2024 held the Pre-departure Training
TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program 2024 started in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture. Sixteen high school freshmen and sophomores from the city have been selected to participate in the seven-month program, which consists...more
TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities Participants Visit Northrop Grumman Corporation
On February 5th, 2024 the 2023 participants of “TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities” visited the program sponsor Northrop Grumman Corporation. This event, which was held in a hybrid format, had a total of 15 participants. Twelve people, i...more
