Nearly 200 Young Professionals and Industry Leaders Gathered for the Next Generation Summit
The TOMODACHI Next Generation Summit 2024, hosted on September 29th at the Tokyo American Club, brought together a vibrant community of university students, young professionals, and industry leaders to explore the diverse perspectives shaping the future of U.S.-Japan relations. The event focused on three key components, each tailored to inspire action and cultivate meaningful connections.
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The U.S. Training for the TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program 2024
From August 5th to 16th, 2024, ten nursing students visited New York City, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., for the TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program 2024.
The participants had undergone four pre-training sessions since June to learn basic knowledge about disaster nursing, leadership, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and other topics before the U.S. training.
During the training in the United States, the participants learned about the role of nurses not only in natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy but also in human-made disasters such as the September 11 attacks from various perspectives. One of the participants, Ms. Mao Ogawa said, “(The U.S. trip) made me realize that healthcare workers and local community members have the same desire to save as many lives as possible. Moreover, I learned that understanding patients is the fundamental nursing principle, and it is universally understood. Therefore, I again realized my commitment to always help those having a difficult time, no matter where or who I am.”
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U.S. Training and Report Out Session for Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program
From August 4 to 20, 2024, the Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program was held in Washington, D.C., with the participation of nine Japanese university students and five U.S. university students. It is a leadership program focused on learning about and developing cross-sector partnerships to strengthen civil society as a tool for addressing ongoing social challenges in developed nations such as the U.S. and Japan. It consisted of lectures, site visits, panel discussions, and interactive sessions with experienced professionals..
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TOMODACHI Goldman Sachs Music Outreach Program Hosts Workshop
On August 24, 2024, the TOMODACHI Goldman Sachs Music Outreach Program held a one-day workshop for children from care facilities. A total of 72 participants, ranging from first graders to high school seniors, joined the event from Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, and Ibaraki.
In the workshop, participants collaborated with 29 cast members from the HEART Global, a U.S.-based nonprofit, to create a musical performance. The goal of the workshop was to allow participants to experience the joy of embracing new challenges, discover the excitement of working together with people they have just met, and expand their horizons by interacting with people of different ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures. This workshop also served as a volunteer program for employees of Goldman Sachs.
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TOMODACHI Boeing Entrepreneurship Seminar 2024: Program Launch
The TOMODACHI Boeing Entrepreneurship Seminar 2024 kicked off on September 15.
This program, now in its 14th year, aims to develop individuals who are capable of embracing challenges with diverse values and perspectives and to foster cultural understanding and close relationships between Japan and the U.S. Additionally, it offers opportunities to cultivate skills essential for success in a global context through conducting presentations with peers and listening to guest speakers in English. Participants will learn critical and creative thinking skills while actively pursuing their own ideas and passions by collaborating with other participants from across Japan on project development.
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Application Open for the TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program 2025
The application for the TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program is open for the 2025 program starting on October 10, 2024. The program was created to foster the next generation of leaders in Tohoku who will rediscover the charms of their town and revitalize it through the power of tourism. The program will run for seven months and consists of four parts, including pre-departure seminars, a study trip to the United States, post-trip seminars, and a final presentation.
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TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework: Active Book Reading Event in Kansai Regional
On September 21, a reading group on social innovation was held online.
A total of five alumni from diverse backgrounds from all over Japan and Hawaii gathered. We all read “Ecosystem of Social Entrepreneurship to Amplify Your Own Identity” together in time and started the dialogue by sharing three points: keywords that impressed us, what we noticed, and what questions we had. In response to what each person shared and felt empathy, opinions from different perspectives, and knowledge based on experience were shared, and it was interesting to see how one’s awareness expanded into something deeper and more multifaceted. We were very happy to see that the dialogue eventually evolved into the creation of our community and led naturally to our own actions.
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Let’s Celebrate the New Year Together at the USJC & TOMODACHI Shinnenkai!
We are delighted to invite you to join us for the USJC and TOMODACHI Initiative Joint Shinnenkai to celebrate the beginning of a new year together. This special event is a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on our achievements, build stronger connections, and look forward to an exciting year ahead.
Event Details:
- WHEN: January 20, 2025 (Monday)
- TIME: 7pm-9:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
- LOCATION: Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Park, Shin-Tokyo Bldg 8F (D Room)
- COST:
- USJC Member - 2,000 JPY
- USJC Sponsor Representative - 2,000 JPY
- TOMODACHI Alumni - 2,000 JPY
- Guest of USJC Member or TOMODACHI Alumni - 3,000 JPY
- REGISTRATION: Please sign up HERE
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 10, 2025 (Friday)
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Q&A with TOMODACHI Program Participants and TOMODACHI Alumni: Kotomi Ideishi
We conducted an interview survey with Kotomi Ideishi, a first-year master’s student majoring in Social Psychology at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Since Ms. Ideishi is originally from Kagoshima and Fukuoka Prefectures, she played as a Core Committee Member for TOMODACHI Regional Framework for the Kyushu area. Additionally, because of her interest in “gender issues,” she participated in the TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program.
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TOMODACHI Opportunities
TOMODACHI PROGRAM MANAGER
The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) & TOMODACHI Initiative is seeking candidates for the “TOMODACHI PROGRAM MANAGER” position.the Program Manager is responsible to develop, execute, manage, monitor and evaluate TOMODACHI programs, including managing relationships with implementing organizations. The Program Manager will work with individuals from the U.S.-Japan Council, the U.S. Embassy, TOMODACHI Initiative sponsors, and other key TOMODACHI team members in the implementation of this mission.
For more information, click here.
Fundraising and Sponsorship Management
The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) & TOMODACHI Initiative is seeking candidates for the “TOMODACHI Program Manager” position.Working under the direction of the Director of TOMODACHI Programs, the Program Manager is responsible to develop, execute, manage, monitor and evaluate TOMODACHI programs, including managing relationships with implementing organizations.
For more information, click here.
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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