Tomodachi – Mitsui & Co.
Leadership Program(Japanese Delegation)

September 7th - 15th, 2014
Silicon Valley (CA) & Washington D.C.

TOMODACHI Initiative
Mission The TOMODACHI Initiative is a public-private partnership, born out ofsupport for Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, that invests in the next
generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges
as well as leadership programs.

Vision We seek to foster a “TOMODACHI generation” of young American andJapanese leaders who are committed to and engaged in strengthening U.S.-Japan relations,appreciate each other’s countries and cultures, and possess the global skills and mindsets
needed to contribute to and thrive in a more cooperative, prosperous, and secure world.

Programs & Activities (2014)• Education• Cultural• Leadership

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Overview
 Orientation (Tokyo, June 26-28th)Program overview
U.S. & Japanese delegates meet & greet（Iwate, Aichi, Okayama, Fukuoka, Okinawa）
Preparation for the U.S. visit Trip to the States (Sept 7-15th)
 Company visits Cultural exchange Networking opportunitiesItinerary Sept 7-9th Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA) Sept 10-14th Washington D.C.

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移動時間：約5時間

PST (JPT -16hrs)
Comfortable climate

EST (JPT-13hrs)
Humid “Japan-like” climate

Day 1 (Arrival to San Francisco)Overlooking the city from Twin Peaks

Golden Gate Bridge

Fisherman’s Wharf

Day 2 (Part 1)
 Dr. Dan Okimoto (Stanford University)
 History of JapaneseAmerican Economic growth in
Silicon Valley
 Development amongindustry, academia, andgovernment

 Mr. Darren Kimura (Entrepreneur) Career history (startedup 7 businesses)
 Leadership,entrepreneurshipDay 2 (Part 2)
 John Roos (Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan ‘09-’13)
 TOMODACHI generation
 His visits to Tohoku region
 U.S. Military bases inOkinawa
 His tenure as theambassador Plug & Play / Fukuoka Pref. govt San Francisco office Plug & Play Tech Center Support for
Entrepreneurs / VCs /Univ., etc.
 Overview of Fukuoka
prefecture San
Francisco office and itsrole

Day 3 (Part 1) Singularity University (Entrepreneurship Support)
 Singularity in Science
Technology: fast growing
fieldo i.e.) Gleaming plant
for side walk, Googleglasses, smartphones
big role in teaching IDEO (Innovative Design / Entrepreneurship Support）
 Design Consultant
 Collaboration between
the staff and clientsDay 3 (Part 2)
 ECOPIA (Mr. Sam Araki / Mr. Koichi Nishimura) Entrepreneur
 Organic farm (in warehouse!) Background of how they came up withthe biz idea, soil improvement history,LED lights/UV effects
 Expanding the biz to oversea areas Products sampling!
 Entrepreneurship tips
o Never give up
o Give it a try
o Don’t be afraid of taking risks

Day 4
 Flight to Washington D.C.
 5hrs of Zzzzzz…

Reception dinner with Mitsui USA
 Mr. Shinozaki (VP & GM)

Day 5 (Part 1)
 U.S.-Japan Council Breakfast (Ms. Suzanne Basalla)
 U.S.-Japan Council andmembers
 History / Future
relationship between U.S.
and Japan

 Lockheed Martin Global defense, security(i.e. F-35)
 Manufacture /technology export toJapan

Day 5 (Part 2)
 Halcyon Incubator (S&R Foundation)
 Founded to empower
intrepid individuals w/
transformative ideas 14 months fellowship
program Dr. Sachiko Kuno

 Joaquin Castro (Congressman, TX) (met with his secretary)
 U.S.-Japan relations
 Energy resources inTexas (Shale gas)Day 6 (Part 1)
 Thomas Schieffer (Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan ’05-’09)
 U.S.-Japan relationship: grew out of tragedy (WWII,Tohoku earthquake) -> foundation of peace
 U.S., Japan, China relationship (not triangular, butseesaw to keep balance) Economy: Trade for future prosperity
 Education: life-long to go with technology advancement
 Revolution in Energy Biz (Shale gas)

 Richard Armitage (Former Deputy Secretary of State)
 Expectation for the Abeadministration in Japanese gov’t
 U.S. presence in Asia: currently
small (due to ongoing wars)
 Economic revitalization: mostimportant issue for U.S. & Japan Leadership is?

Day 6 (Part 2) Christopher Johnstone (Dir. of Northeast Asia, Dept. of Defense) Rebalance U.S. & Japan relationship – tied closely
to security prosperity of Asia
 Free & open commerce/trade: maintain freespace/cyber/air/sea/ground --> follow rules of law
 Leadership style Norman Mineta (Former Secretary of Transportation)Japanese ancestry in U.S.
His career (San Jose city mayor to Federal gov’t)
Leadership in crisis (911)Keys to successDay 6 (Part 3)
 Dinner reception at Minister Tsukada’s Residence.
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U.S.-Japan council, Embassy of Japan in the U.S.
Great networking opportunity

Day 7
 Debrief
 Discussion among the delegates reviewing the trip, coming up with “nowwhat” and future responsibilities as TOMODACHI alumni

 Exploring the city

Lincoln Memorial
Pentagon
TOMODACHI

Morning jog
Japanese Memorial

Day 8-9Departingfrom D.C.
Back in Japan

So… Now What?

TOMODACHI Mitsui & Co 2014Mineaki Yoshitomi
Okayama

Miho Tochiki
Iwate

Kazuki Yokoi
Aichi

Shinya Watanabe
FukuokaYu Yoshida
Iwate

Junichi Tsunoda
Fukuoka

Mai Taira
Okinawa

Tadashi Koyama
Fukuoka

Shino Hateruma
Okinawa

Tsutomu Sugano
Aichi

TOMODACHI Generation