TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program: Final Presentation
On July 15, 2024, the final presentation event of the “TOMODACHI AmwayJapan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program” was held at the Rikuzentakata Amway House Machi no Engawa in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture. Approximately 50 people, including leaders and representatives from the municipal office and participants’ parents, gathered for the event.
After returning from the program in the U.S., participants continued their learning through post-trip seminars in Rikuzentakata City. They developed their presentations by reflecting on their experiences in the U.S. and engaging in discussions for revitalizing the Rikuzentakata community by using the “Logic Model” framework.
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The Second Cohort of the TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Program Visited Tohoku
From July 22 to 26, the second cohort of the TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Program visited the Tohoku region including Higashimatsushima City, Onagawa Town, and Rikuzentakata City to learn about the reconstruction process and the leadership taken during the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Ten high school students from Lahaina, Island of Maui, who were impacted by the wildfires in August 2023, interacted with local leaders, community members and TOMODACHI alumni.
Participants spent a week in the Tohoku region to learn from local experts and community members who are making positive changes in their communities. In Higashimatsushima, they were welcomed by city hall officials, including Mayor Atsumi and Deputy Mayor Yagi and visited the 3.11 Higashimatsushima Earthquake Disaster Reconstruction Memorial Museum. They learned about the impact of the natural disasters and also visited a local disaster preparation warehouse which serves as a home base stocked with survival kits and supplies for residents in case of another disaster.
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U.S. Training Conducted in Various Locations Across the U.S.
From July to August 2024, U.S. training for TOMODACHI programs was conducted in various locations across the United States.
The U.S. training programs that were conducted are listed below.
Although the content of each program varies, it is expected that the U.S. training will be a catalyst for learning and awareness for each participant, and that they will be able to apply their learning and leadership skills in their own communities in the future.
More details about the U.S. training for each program will be provided in future newsletters.
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Application Open for 2024-2025 TOMODACHI-Dow Women’s STEM Leadership and Research Program
This program is TOMODACHI-Dow Women’s STEM Leadership and Research Program offers a five-week internship experience tailored to a diverse cohort of 10 female students majoring in STEM in Japan.
The program at Rice University in Houston, TX runs from February 10 to March 12. A two-week virtual program will take place in November.
This program is generously funded by Dow Chemical Japan Limited.
Application Deadline: September 18, 2024
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Register Today!
TOMODACHI Next Generation Summit 2024
~ Voices Unleashed: Unlocking Potential, Creating Impact ~
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, September 29, 2024
13:00 – 19:00 (Doors open at 12:00)
at Tokyo American Club, 2-1-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku Tokyo 106-8649
TSUNAGARI Hub: A career fair-style exhibition where participants can connect with industry leaders, impactful organizations, and learn about study abroad opportunities. This hub serves as a networking platform to explore opportunities and that align with participants’ passions and skills.
TOMODACHI Voice: A vibrant pitch contest that provides a stage for emerging leaders to present their groundbreaking ideas focused on community action. This segment encourages participants to voice their innovative solutions to pressing societal issues, competing for the chance to share their voices on an even larger platform at the U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference in October 2024.
Visionary Voices: A series of panel discussions that delve into the concepts of workplace kaizen and empowering global jinzai. These panels feature thought leaders and experts who discuss the transformation of workplaces through continuous improvement and the integration of global talent into Japan’s industries.
Check out the Next Generation Summit Website for more details.
Please contact alumni@usjapancouncil.org for any questions.
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Announcing the Moderator and Panelists for the TOMODACHI Alumni “Visionary Voices” at the TOMODACHI Next Generation Summit 2024
In Visionary Voices, TOMODACHI alumni will present their ideas for incorporating principles into new and emerging industries, as well as their thoughts on how traditional businesses can adapt to the rapidly changing needs of the emerging generation.
Please register HERE for the TOMODACHI NEXT GENERATION SUMMIT 2024
Moderator
Nakamura, Tsuyako
Tsuyako Nakamura is a tenured professor at Doshisha University, specializing in women’s labor issues in the U.S. and Japan. She has worked as a conference interpreter, completed a Ph.D. in American Studies, and published several books on work-life integration and women’s employment policies.
Below are the panelists:
Masunaga, Riley
Born and raised in Hawaii, Riley Masunaga participated in the TOMODACHI KAKEHASHI Inouye Scholars Program in 2015. He now works in HR data analytics, program management, and product management at Mercari, while also mentoring and hosting educational events.
Hara, Shiori
Shiori Hara, an alumna of the 2018 TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program, is currently a Core Committee member for the TOMODACHI Alumni Tohoku Region. She studies Philosophy at Sophia University and is passionate about Western philosophical thought and the arts.
Park, Sunwoo
Park Sunwoo, an alumnus of the 2022 TOMODACHI Boeing Entrepreneurship Seminar, co-founded the startup Deepreneur and supports major projects as a presidential intern at Matsuo Lab. In 2024, he was selected as the youngest member of SoftBank Academia and will begin his studies at Waseda University.
For details about the speakers, please visit the TOMODACHI Next Generation Summit 2024 website.
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APPLY NOW!: 2024 Next Generation Launchpad
2024 Next Generation Launchpad Details:
Date: October 29th 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 14:30-17:00 JST
(doors open 2:15pm; room open for setup from 2pm)
Location: Cerulean Hotel, Lunare Room (39th Floor) Information
Language: English
Please sign up HERE
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APPLY NOW!: TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework: Tohoku BBQ and Disaster Prevention Training
Date： Sep 14, 2024~Sep 15, 2024 [ 2days ]
Time： Sep 14 12:20am~8:10pm / Sep 15 9:00am~4:00pm
※Please arrange your own accommodations
Location： Onagawa-cho, Ishinomaki- shi (Miyagi-Prefecture)
Eligibility： TOMODACHI Alumni
Fee： Adult ：3,000JPY / under18：free
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TOMODACHI Opportunities
Interns, U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) & TOMODACHI Initiative (remote)
The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) & TOMODACHI Initiative are currently seeking interns. The internship offers an exciting environment where interns will be exposed to the non-profit, corporate, and government fields simultaneously. Responsibilities include creating and drafting documents, translation, website management, social media management, newsletter development support, public speaking, communication with program participants, designing presentations and posters, and event planning and operations. Interns generally work remotely, but may be asked to assist with in-person events as needed.
Please note that this internship is unpaid.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Social Media Intern, TOMODACHI Initiative Alumni (remote)
The Social Media Intern will assist the Director of Programs and Partnerships for the U.S.-Japan Council and the TOMODACHI Alumni Coordinator in the area of social media and other marketing and communications for the TOMODACHI Initiative Alumni Leadership Program as needed. Reports to the Director of Programs and Partnerships for the U.S.-Japan Council. This position requires conveying and dispersing information from TOMODACHI Alumni Affairs to the TOMODACHI alumni community, as well as the broader U.S.-Japan Council community.
For more information, click here.
Please send applications to alumni@usjapancouncil.org.
Program Intern, TOMODACHI Initiative Alumni (remote)
The Program Intern will assist the Director of Programs and Partnerships for the U.S.-Japan Council and the TOMODACHI Alumni Coordinator in the area of programming for the TOMODACHI Initiative Alumni Leadership Program. Reports to the Director of Programs and Partnerships for the U.S.-Japan Council. This position requires conveying and dispersing information from TOMODACHI Alumni Affairs to the TOMODACHI alumni community, as well as the broader U.S.-Japan Council community.
For more information, click here.
Please send applications to alumni@usjapancouncil.org.
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