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Fostering Future Leaders
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your support of the TOMODACHI Initiative.
TOMODACHI continues to expand the people-to-people
connections between the U.S. and Japan, developing next
generation leaders and strengthening the relationship between
our two countries. TOMODACHI is proud of its work over the
past year to foster diverse, forward-looking leaders driven tobetter their communities across Japan and the United States.
This progress would not have been possible without the
support of our many generous sponsors and partners.
Following the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, theEmbassy of the United States in Tokyo under the leadershipof Ambassador John Roos and the U.S.-Japan Council
partnered to create the TOMODACHI Initiative to provide hopeto youth from the disaster-affected Tohoku region. In its firstyear, TOMODACHI provided hundreds of young people withthe opportunity to engage with the United States. Since then,more than 8,600 young people have participated in over 320
TOMODACHI programs. Today, while preserving its long-heldties to the Tohoku region, TOMODACHI continues to broaden
its impact to reach more young Americans, as well as youth
throughout Japan.
TOMODACHI also empowers and connects future leaders
through its ever-growing alumni network, providing
opportunities for alumni to further their leadership skills. This
year, four TOMODACHI alumni were featured speakers at the
U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference in Los Angeles, where
they shared their life-changing TOMODACHI journeys.
In 2019, new and continuing partnerships also furthered
the reach and impact of the TOMODACHI Generation andenhanced our aim of nurturing young Japanese and American
leaders through educational and cultural exchanges andleadership programs. As Japan looks to the upcoming
Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, we jointly launched the
TOMODACHI-U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Leadership Program
to provide sports management training to Japanese students
and create a new pathway for U.S.-Japan exchange.
We are grateful to the founders, donors, implementing partners,
advisors, and supporters whose vision and generous support
allows these young leaders to broaden their horizons andachieve their dreams. The U.S.-Japan Council and the U.S.
Embassy are proud to work together with the Government ofJapan and many other partners to provide these life-changing
opportunities to Japanese and American youth.

“The United States and Japan face a number of challenges in the coming
years, but these can also be turned into opportunities. Through our continued
collaborations, I sincerely believe that we will improve the quality of life for people
in both of our countries and for the world.”~ David F. Bonner, TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program

Our Mission

The TOMODACHI Initiative is a public-private
partnership between the U.S.-Japan Council andthe U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, with support fromthe Government of Japan. Born out of support
for Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan
Earthquake, TOMODACHI invests in the next
generation of Japanese and American leaders
through educational and cultural exchanges, aswell as leadership programs.

Our History

In the aftermath of the Great East Japan
Earthquake of March 11, 2011, the UnitedStates military and Japan Self-Defense Forces
worked together successfully in Operation
Tomodachi to provide immediate humanitarianrelief to the Tohoku region. Building upon thiscooperation and spirit of friendship, the UnitedStates and Japan launched the TOMODACHI
Initiative. TOMODACHI is led by the UnitedStates Embassy in Tokyo and the U.S.-Japan
Council, a tax-exempt non-profit organization,and is supported by the Government of Japan,
corporations, organizations, and individuals fromthe United States and Japan.

Our Vision

We seek to foster a “TOMODACHI Generation” ofyoung American and Japanese leaders who arecommitted to and engaged in strengthening U.S.Japan relations, appreciate each other’s countries
and cultures, and possess the global skills andmindsets needed to contribute to and thrive in amore cooperative, prosperous, and secure world.

Our Future

Going forward, the TOMODACHI Initiative willcontinue to be a model for innovative publicprivate partnerships. We will develop and design
programs that support U.S.-Japan cross-cultural
youth leadership development, especially alumni
programs that foster the TOMODACHI Generation
while enriching and increasing collaboration with
U.S.-Japan-related organizations.

Our Programs

Educational Programs provide educational
opportunities for students to study abroad andgain exposure to each other’s countries.
Cultural Programs in sports, music, and the arts
provide gateways for Japanese and Americans
to learn about and develop enduring interest ineach other’s cultures.
Leadership Programs help the next generationof entrepreneurs and young leaders develop
skills and expertise that will guide them towards
success.
Alumni Programs build upon the initial
TOMODACHI experience, and provide alumni
with the skills, opportunities, and confidence toachieve their dreams while becoming the next
generation of cross-cultural leaders.

TOMODACHI supports cross-cultural youth leadership development throughout a lifetime of experiences.

We thank you for your commitment to the future of the
U.S.-Japan relationship.
Sincerely,

Joseph M. Young
Chargé d’Affaires a.i.
United States Embassy, Tokyo
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Irene Hirano Inouye
President,
U.S.-Japan Council
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2019 AT A GLANCE

Over

Over

Over

young people participated in
28 TOMODACHI programsin 2019

people have participated in
321 TOMODACHI programs
since inception

event and program
participants from inception
through December 2019

800

A
Groundbreaking
Public-Private
Partnership

67% Female

67%

Gender

48% High School, 48% University

33%

FemaleMale

University

48%

Age

High School

48%

8,600

75% Japan

44,10044% Tohoku

53% Leadership
11%

25%
75%

Young Professional

Origin

Japan

56%

USA

Japan

44%

Other Japan
Tohoku53% Program 36%

Educational
Cultural

Middle School

1%

Leadership3%

2019 TOMODACHI Program Locations in Japan

2019 TOMODACHI Program Locations in the United States

HOKKAIDORHODE ISLANDTOHOKUCHUBU-HOKURIKU

KANTO

CHUGOKU
KANSAISHIKOKU
KYUSHUALASKA

OKINAWAHAWAII“Realizing there are many TOMODACHI participants working hard all over theUnited States and Japan gives me the ability and motivation to do my best evenwhen I feel discouraged. I truly feel the friendships we have built are special andsomething I want to hold on to for the rest of my life.”~ Kazuki Oshiro, TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program

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STRATEGIC PARTNERS“Before the program, we excitedly thought, ‘this is
the start.’ After the program, I feel that now is thetrue start of our journey.”~ Azumi Nagao, TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program

2019 StrategicPartner Programs
Educational Programs
TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program
In the eighth year of this reciprocal exchange program, 20 high school students fromSouthern California traveled around Japan for two weeks. Participants toured MUFG
headquarters and stayed with local MUFG families in Tokyo. Moreover, they met theGovernor of Hiroshima and visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. For the firsttime, participants also traveled to Fukushima to learn about the impact of the Great East
Japan Earthquake and hear from local residents working to rejuvenate their town, while
making new friendships and strengthening ties between the United States and Japan.

Partnerships for
Lasting Impact
The TOMODACHI Initiative’s Strategic Partners provide ongoing support that improves the lives of participants
through tailored programs that offer life-changing opportunities. In 2019, over 430 participants, ranging frommiddle school students to young professionals, took part in 14 Strategic Partner programs.
Featuring cross-cultural exchanges, scholarships, fellowships, and career development, these programs give
participants the chance to build global expertise and leadership skills and create lasting relationships andconnections. Alumni events, workshops, and programs build on these connections, ensuring the diverse alumni ofthe “TOMODACHI Generation” remain engaged and empowered.
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TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program
Since 2014, this program has supported high-achieving university students with financial
need as they study at universities in the United States for one academic year. The program
seeks to develop globally-minded young leaders to connect Japan and the United States.
In 2019, nine students from across Japan were chosen. During their study abroad period,
the students also participated in the U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference in Los
Angeles in November, where they had an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge ofvarious aspects of U.S.-Japan relations.

TOMODACHI-UNIQLO FellowshipThis program, launched in 2013, offers the next generation of business and fashion
leaders in Japan a top-notch learning experience at two U.S. educational institutions:
the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Parsons School of Design. In 2019,with commitment from the Fast Retailing Foundation, two talented students received
scholarships to pursue graduate studies in the United States. Both students hope tocreate their own global and innovative clothing brands, having honed their business anddesign skills and connected with international fashion designers through their fellowships.

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STRATEGIC PARTNERS“It allowed me to establish a real relationship with the Japanese students,
as we had to work together and depend on one another. So I can honestly say
this experience benefited our project development”

Inspiring People
and Communities~ Manuel Arrieta, Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program

Leadership Programs
TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program
Ten Japanese and ten American young professionals from the private and public sectors
visited one another’s countries for a week of site visits and exchanges in this program’s
seventh year. The American delegates visited Fukushima Prefecture and Tokyo, while
the Japanese delegates visited Silicon Valley in California and Washington, D.C. During
the visits, participants joined the growing network of people united in their commitment
to the prosperity and economic vitality of the U.S.-Japan relationship, inspired by the
program’s three pillars of “Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership.”

Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program
In 2019, 12 Japanese university students traveled to Washington, D.C. to take part in an
intensive two-week program with seven American students. The students learned about civilsociety and its role in addressing social issues, before dividing into teams to create actionplans focused on the challenges facing Tohoku as it recovers from the Great East Japan
Earthquake. After returning to Japan, the students had the opportunity to visit the Tokyo
headquarters of Morgan Stanley and present their action plans to employees.

TOMODACHI Summer SoftBank Leadership Program
Since 2012, this program has offered 100 Japanese high school students from Iwate,
Miyagi, and Fukushima Prefectures the chance to participate in an intensive three-weekcommunity revitalization program called Y-PLAN (Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now), run by
the University of California, Berkeley. In 2019, the students developed innovative actionplans to help revitalize the neighboring city of Richmond. Inspired by the leadershipand community-building skills they gained, the students then created their own actionplans to rejuvenate their hometowns in Tohoku.

TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program
Newly established this year, the TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future
Leader Program aims to foster next generation leaders seeking to revitalize the Tohoku
region by emphasizing its local charms. In 2019, 16 high school students from Minami
Sanriku, Miyagi Prefecture traveled to Washington, D.C., New York City, and New
Jersey for ten days of tourism curriculum and cross-cultural exchange, including visits
to the National 9/11 Memorial and towns impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Participants
used their experiences to create plans to revive their hometown, which they presented
to town officials in Japan.

Cultural Programs
TOMODACHI Honda Global Leadership Program
Redesigned in 2018, this program provides high school students from across Japanthe opportunity to enhance their global leadership skills and take part in a cultural
exchange between the United States and Japan. Over two weeks, 20 students visited
Dublin, Ohio and Los Angeles, California, where they experienced homestays withlocal American families of Honda employees and cultural exchanges at the local highschool. They also visited Honda’s manufacturing plant in Ohio and took part in trainings
designed to help participants challenge themselves and make their dreams come true.

TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training ProgramThis program was created in 2015 to expand nursing students’ understanding ofdisaster nursing. In 2019, the program widened its impact by accepting students
from all over Japan, selecting a diverse group of eight nursing students to travel to
Washington, D.C., New York, and New Jersey. They visited organizations specializingin disaster medicine and met with leaders in the disaster nursing field. After returning toJapan, each participant conducted their own project leveraging their experience fromthe U.S. study tour and shared their lessons learned at the final presentation.

TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program
In its seventh year, this mentorship program took place in four cities across Japan:
Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Naha. The program pairs 50 Japanese female university
students with 50 mid-career female mentors, as they undergo leadership development
sessions and one-on-one mentoring meetings. Over five sessions, participants learned
how to better understand their leadership strengths, improve their communcation
skills, develop their brand, and work collaboratively. Since 2013, a total of 638 women
have taken part in this program.

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TOMODACHI Goldman Sachs Music Outreach Program
In 2019, 39 artists from The Young Americans, an American music outreach non-profit
organization, visited public elementary and junior high schools throughout the disasteraffected Iwate and Fukushima Prefectures to lead singing and dancing workshops forover 500 students and teachers. The participants learned to work together and respect
one another’s abilities, and discovered their potential through the universal languageof music. They also gained confidence and interest in diverse languages and cultures
through interactions with the inspiring cast of The Young Americans.

TOMODACHI Suntory Music Scholarship Fund
Launched in 2014, this fund provides scholarships to ten Japanese students to attend
three prestigious music schools in the United States: The Juilliard School, Berklee
College of Music, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. This program seeks tofoster young Japanese musicians who are committed to advancing U.S.-Japan relations,appreciate other countries and cultures through music, and have the necessary skills
and mindsets to contribute to and thrive in an increasingly globalized world.

“Using my experiences during the U.S. trip, I was able to think about the many wonderfulaspects of Minami Sanriku-cho, but also how we can improve and use our strengths. We
implemented an event for local children to pick up garbage, helping them engage withnature and have fun. Thanks to this program, I have broadened my perspectives.”
Minami Kamata, TOMODACHI Amway Japan Foundation Tohoku Future Leader Program

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TOMODACHI COMBINI FUND

FUND FOR EXCHANGES

Empowering
Tohoku Youth“It’s difficult to put my thoughts, feelings, and things I’ve learned so far intowords, but I truly feel that this has been a very valuable experience for me.”“This program was a rare opportunity for me to grow and change. I was shy andstruggled to share my opinions before this program. By having opportunities to givepresentations throughout the program, I became more confident.”~Yuha Chiba, TOMODACHI Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassador’s Program

The TOMODACHI Combini Fund, generously supported by FamilyMart Co., Ltd. and Lawson, Inc., provides
support to revitalize Tohoku and foster the next generation of young leaders in the region. In 2019, the
TOMODACHI Combini Fund sponsored the TOMODACHI High School Women Career Mentoring Program in
Fukushima, a four-step career development program for 123 female high school students from Fukushima
Prefecture. The program aims to help participants widen their perspectives and find the confidence to explore
future paths. Over the course of the program, students reflected on their goals, heard university students
and professional mentors share inspiring stories of overcoming challenges, and presented the knowledge
they gained to younger students.

The TOMODACHI Fund for Exchanges was established in April 2012 with generous support from Toyota
Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Hitachi, Ltd. to provide young Japanese students from
Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima Prefectures opportunities to take part in innovative educational and cultural
exchange programs. In 2019, two programs were funded to foster exchanges between youth in Tohoku andthe United States. Alumni from these programs remain engaged with one another as they continue to findways to address the needs and challenges of their local regions.

2019 TOMODACHI Fund For Exchanges Programs

2018-2019 TOMODACHI Randolph Macon Research Exchange Program
2019 TOMODACHI Dallas-Sendai Young Ambassadors Program

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GENERAL FUND PROGRAMS

Developing
Cross-Cultural Leaders

Contributions from donors at the Sponsor and Supporter levels fund a variety of TOMODACHI programs,
from educational exchanges and leadership development programs, to cultural programs focused on sports,
music, and the arts. In 2019, 11 General Fund programs offered nearly 380 participants, ranging frommiddle school students to young professionals, life-changing opportunities, while building their leadership“I have done many projects in the hospitality and tourism industry.
I would like to somehow get involved in their project and one day go back[to Ogori city] and share my own ideas.”~ Lyka Corotan, TOMODACHI Inouye Scholars Program

2019 General Fund Programs
2019 Global Classmates Summit | 2019 TOMODACHI CIE Grassroots Summit in Hyogo and Himeji | 2019 TOMODACHI NAJAS
Grassroots Exchange Program San Antonio-Kumamoto | 2019 TOMODACHI-STEM @ Rice University Program | 9th U.S. EmbassyKeio SFC-TOMODACHI Entrepreneurship Seminar | TOMODACHI Bridging Scholars Program | TOMODACHI Disability Leadership
Program in America | TOMODACHI Foster Youth Leadership Program | TOMODACHI Internship Program | TOMODACHI KAKEHASHI
Inouye Scholars Program | TOMODACHI Social Entrepreneurship Award Programand networking skills. Participants also experienced cross-cultural exchange as youth from throughout
Japan engaged with their peers from cities across the United States.
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ALUMNI PROGRAMS & EVENTSALUMNI PROGRAMS & EVENTSEngaged and Inspired:
Creating Alumni Connections

OngoingEngagement
Alumni Highlights

The TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program builds on the initial TOMODACHI experience to inspire and empower
the next generation of Japanese and American leaders, providing ongoing engagement, as well as the skills andconfidence needed to achieve their dreams, inspire fellow alumni, and contribute to a better world.
Core Values

Out-of-the-box, critical andinnovative thinking provide
successful and efficient
problem-solving skills that are
the keys to prosperity in thetwenty-first century, and we
aim to arm our alumni withthese traits.

Building upon the global
experiences participants gained
through TOMODACHI programs,
we hope alumni will make adifference in their communities
through the development ofknowledge, skills, values andmotivation.

Using these values, alumni create and conduct a variety of eventsand programs to connect and energize their fellow alumni. In
2019, a new online platform, TOMODACHI ALUMNI CONNECT,
was launched to create a community where alumni acrossdifferent regions, age groups, and industries can discover newopportunities, expand their networks, and build a supportive
alumni community.
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As leaders of the next generation,
we prepare our alumni to become
global jinzai (global citizens) byproviding them with the requisiteknowledge, skills, and abilities tothrive with a focus on mentorshipand peer-to-peer leadership
opportunities.

As members of the
TOMODACHI Generation,
alumni will connect witheach other to expand their
networks and stay engaged
as members and leaders of
their communities, and reallybuild on those people-topeople relations.

The TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program ensures thateven after programs conclude, alumni have opportunities toremain engaged and empowered. By the end of 2019, the alumni
community consisted of more than 8,600 participants from over321 diverse TOMODACHI programs. With generous support fromThe Prudential Foundation, over 600 alumni participants took partin 34 TOMODACHI alumni programs and events in 2019.

TOMODACHI ALUMNI CONNECT
Online Platform for Alumni
TOMODACHI ALUMNI CONNECT is an
online platform launched on May 1st
2019, to strengthen connections andcommunications between TOMODACHI
Alumni.
The
platform
connects
TOMODACHI Alumni across age groups,
careers, regions, and interests to empowereach other and help one another growboth personally and professionally.

U.S.-Japan Council
Annual Conference
TOMODACHI Alumni achievements werehighlighted at the U.S.-Japan Council
Annual Conference in Los Angeles in
November 2019. Four TOMODACHI
Alumnisharedtheirlife-changing
TOMODACHI experiences and their ongoing leadership journeys at a plenary
session in front of over 650 participants
and a panel discussion at the Members
Day session.

TOMODACHI Alumni Regional
Impact for Social Empowerment(RISE) Leadership ProgramThis year-long experiential leadershipprogram, combined with a mentorshipcomponent, trains alumni leaders tocreate opportunities to connect, identify,
and address regional challenges together.
Regional Leaders and Regional Mentors
represent the six regions across Japan.

Alumni Programs and Events
TOMODACHI Alumni programs further the connections created by the TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework, allowing alumni
to come together for a variety of innovative workshops and events.
TOMODACHI Generation Global Leadership Academy 20192019 TOMODACHI Generation Summit

This four-day youth leadership program, focused on global
leadership and civic engagement, brought together over 40
alumni from the Tohoku Region. High school student participants,
supported by university students as leaders and staff members,
visited innovative companies, nonprofits, and government entities
and developed their own creative plans to bolster Tohoku’s future.

The TOMODACHI Generation Summit convened 230
TOMODACHI Alumni from all age groups and regions for a dayof meaningful workshops and discussions. The Summit wasplanned and executed by a committee of alumni with input
from Regional Leaders and additional support from alumni as
speakers and volunteers.

Additional 2019 TOMODACHI Alumni Programs
TOMODACHI Alumni gathering hosted by the Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate Sapporo | TOMODACHI Alumni Internship
Program | TOMODACHI KaoLINK Fukushima Rebranding Program 2018-2019 | TOMODACHI lunch reception hosted by the
Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate Fukuoka | U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board Meeting

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Danielle Reed

Ayaha Kanno

Ms. Reed experienced life in the
Tohoku area during her time on
the JET program, in the difficult
period after the Great East Japan
Earthquake. She worked incommunities greatly impacted by
the diasister and connected with
the TOMODACHI Initiative, later
attending a TOMODACHI program
herself. These experiences led her tostart her own consulting company

After the TOMODACHI programs
Ms. Kanno took part in during highschool, she decided to apply to
become a Regional Leader of the
Tohoku Hokkaido region, under
the TOMODACHI Alumni Regional
Framework, to contribute and giveback to her own community ofFukushima. She credits TOMODACHIwith helping her develop her
leadership style and giving her
confidence to implement her ideas.

Maryland“This experience waspivotal in my ultimate
decision to establish myown company.”

TOMODACHI IMPACT
Since inception TOMODACHI
has supported:

Over

2,500
youth in the area ofentrepreneurship

Over

1,400

youth in the area of
women’s empowerment

Over

5,200

youth in the area ofcareer development

Over

5,800

youth in the area ofinternational exchange

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Seiya Ashikari
Oita Prefecturebusiness plan was still rough aroundthe edges. But after I tried several
pitches and refined the structure of
my presentation in Silicon Valley,
it finally became polished andpersuasive. It was an unforgettable
experience to start thinking ofchallenging myself with a businessoverseas.

When Mr. Ashikari visited Silicon
Valley through his TOMODACHI
Comparing before and after the
program, he became inspired byprogram, has anything changed?
other young leaders who were
My focus on only my home country
working to start their own businesses,changed after visiting the cuttingand made the decision to create hisedge business region of Silicon
own start-up. After graduating fromValley, and I began thinking about
university, he founded a company ina start-up abroad.
Japan and Cambodia“Entrepreneurshipis
During my university
to farm crickets asfood for people and a great way to solve years, I was abait for aquaculturesocial issues and I member of Model
United Nations
and livestock. He
learned the impact and was vaguelyisenjoying
hisleadership
journey of a ‘social business’ interested in goingrunning a “social through TOMODACHI.” abroad someday.
But my goal became
business” focused on
moreclear,
andthen a reality, andeco-friendly practices and foodeventuallyI
startedmy own businessproduction, as well as supporting
abroadbecauseofmyexperience
Cambodian economic growth.
during my TOMODACHI program.
What has been the most memorable
What does leadership mean to you?
moment from TOMODACHI?
Making an impact beyond just my
I had the opportunity to pitch myown means and using the powerbusiness ideas in Silicon Valley. It wasof others from around the world.
the first time I pitched in English, andI learned how to discuss my businessin different cultures and languages.
At the pre-trip presentation, my

Could you tell us what you learned
from your TOMODACHI program?
Through TOMODACHI, I was able
to see first-hand how much of an
impact entrepreneurs and leaderswith an entrepreneurial spirit canhave in communities devastated bya disaster. I also learned a lot frommy fellow American and Japaneseparticipants, many of whom founded
their own companies or non-profits.
They are driven, passionate people
who felt strongly about developing
their global leadership abilities inorder to affect positive change in theworld through their work.
Tell us your future goals or dreams.
My dream is to live in a world in which
everyone can interact successfully
and respectfully with others andtake responsible action towardsustainability, collective well-being,
and a higher quality of life for all.
What does leadership mean to you?
A leader needs to inspire individuals
to work together to pursue a vision.
They need to have the knowledge
to effectively manage resources
and create strong teams with thenecessary skill sets to achieve theirgoals. In addition, leaders are changemakers. Without change-makers
pursuing solutions to the very real andincreasingly imminent challenges weface, progress will not happen.

Fukushima Prefecture

What was the most challenging partof your TOMODACHI program?
The most challenging parts were thediscussions we had to consolidate
many different opinions into theteam’s consensus. But I soon learned
that everyone has different views,
so I tried to accept those with otherideas. I would not have been able tolearn this without going through thischallenging time.

“I have several reasons
why I participated in somany alumni programs,
but the biggest reason
was so that I could meetother alumni and people
involved in the programs,
and learn different thingsfrom them.”
What does your TOMODACHI
program mean to you?
Potential. In the TOMODACHI
community, when you want to takeaction, you’re able to connect withothers and find role models. Becauseof this, I think TOMODACHI is theembodiment of potential.
What does leadership mean to you?
I believe those who can naturallybuild trust, take action, and create
what society needs are leaders.

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national level.” This was the moment
I decided my future dream of disasternursing. In the future, I would like tosupport my hometown and give backwhat I’ve learned.
What does your TOMODACHI
program mean to you?
It’s a place I can always return to,and my starting point to learn about
disaster nursing.

Shunsuke Watando
Kanagawa Prefecture

Haruki Sawada
Miyagi Prefecture

Since childhood, Ms. Sawada
hoped to become a nurse. After her
experiences during the Great East
Japan Earthquake and volunteering
at a concert to support restoration
projects, she began thinking about
ways to offer support when disasters
occur. She then decided to pursue
disaster nursing at school. During her
TOMODACHI program’s U.S. trip, Ms.
Sawada had various opportunities tolearn from hands-on disaster nursing
training. In 2020, she will graduate
from school and become a nurse ata clinic.

Could you tell us what you learned
from your TOMODACHI program?
During the U.S. training sessions, I
realized our discussions deepened
as we asked questions after hearing
different stories. At the same time,
I realized I lacked the ability to ask
good questions, and started towork to improve my skills and learn
enough to ask better questions. Even
though I still sometimes have to workup the courage to ask questions, I
have more confidence because of myexperiences during my TOMODACHI
program and the friends I made.

“There are different
cultures, races, andpeople, and each haveimportant values basedon their points of view.
I learned it’s possible toupset their values if I act
without thinking.”
Comparing before and after the
program, has anything changed?
Before the program, I hoped to
become someone who could offer
support in the field of disaster nursing
across Japan. But then I heard thePresident of New York University say,
“It’s critical to build locally-focused
disaster prevention plans, which
add up to build a strong sense ofdisaster readiness and control at a17

Since Mr. Watando visited a biogas
center in Minami Sanriku-cho aspart of his TOMODACHI program,
his interests and concerns toward“food waste” have grown to include
ways to turn food scraps into
valuable energy. He later becamea TOMODACHI Alumni Regional
Leader in the Kanto region, andhas continued to participate in
TOMODACHI activities since highschool. He planned and held a
TOMODACHI Alumni event themedaround food waste.

What does leadership mean to you?
There are various kind of leaders, but
to me, leadership means building
trust with others and being someone
willing to make the right decision andtake action.

“TOMODACHI is aplace where I can try
new things and findsomething new, andhelps me challenge
myself!”Could you tell us what you learned
from your TOMODACHI program?
I learned the importance of having
diverse viewpoints and a flexible
imagination, and the value of getting
to know and building a networkwith new people outside my owngroups. Also, the importance of
my relationship with my Regional
Mentor who supports me to do mybest. He always reminds me of theimportance of reporting, contacting,and counseling.

American. There are difficulties, likedifferent views and languages, butthese can be overcome by listening,developing friendships, being
intentional, and visiting each other’scountries to see our different waysof life.
What does your TOMODACHI
program mean to you?
There is a magical quality to being
exposed to a narrative different
from my own and being thrust intoa different culture. For me, TOMODACHI offers a unique way to truly
redefine how we see our world andthe histories of the United States andJapan. We have the chance to create
new legacies that will have lasting
impacts and lay the foundations forother youth who want to experience
the United States and Japan.
What does leadership mean to you?
Leadership means you have theability to be inspired by everyday
events and moments. Too often weequate leadership with grand visions
and declarations, and we lose sightof what we are trying to create orpreserve. If we are not inspired byrandom acts of kindness and stories,
then we are missing something very
valuable and meaningful.

Tristan Norman
Arkansas

What has been the most memorable
moment in your involvement withTOMODACHI?
During the U.S. trip, I saw how
friendly everyone was — people
will say hello to anyone — which is
nothing special in the U.S., but isuncommon in Japan. It was a small
experience that had a huge impact
on me as I saw a remarkable culturaldifference. At the same time, I wasable to see the narrowness of myown views and change some culturalstereotypes I had. I couldn’t have
had such an experience if I had only
stayed in Japan.

Mr. Norman participated in a
TOMODACHI program because of
his interest in Japanese history. He
was able to learn about Japaneseculture, the importance of U.S.-Japan
relations, and the uniqueness of his
program. He also saw the genuine
desire of young students to engage
with and learn from each other.
He was chosen to be an assistantEnglish language teacher in Japanthrough the JET program, and is
excited to have the opportunity to
see his friends in Japan and further
explore Japanese language andculture.
Could you tell us what you learned
from your TOMODACHI program?
I learned that we are not as distantas language, culture, geography, andhistory would have us believe. Thereis no wall that separates an Americanfrom understanding a Japanese ora Japanese from understanding an

TOMODACHI IMPACT“With the TOMODACHI
program, I know that thefriendships I form, theconversations I have,and the experiences I
gain are helping create
the foundations of abetter world and future.”of program participants
report improved cross culturalcommunication skills.

of program participants report
improved creative thinking
capabilities.

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FINANCIAL

U.S.-Japan Council (U.S.) and U.S.-Japan Council (Japan)
The U.S.-Japan Council (U.S.) and the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) work in collaboration
with the U.S. Embassy Tokyo to implement the TOMODACHI Initiative as a public-private
partnership. Implementation includes program development and oversight, communications
and outreach, marketing, fundraising, donor relations and management, and operations.
The U.S.-Japan Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization headquartered in Washington, DC with staff in California,
Hawaii and Tokyo. The Council is dedicated to strengthening people-to-people connections among Japanese and Americans
of all generations. The Tokyo-based U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) is a Public Interest Corporation, Koeki Zaidan Hojin. The twoorganizations are separate entities, each governed by an independent Board of Directors, which work closely together in theadministration of TOMODACHI.
Board of Directors, U.S.-Japan Council (Japan)(as of December 31, 2019)

Royanne K. Doi, Representative Director
Global Legal, Ethics & Compliance Adviser,
Legal Division, Yamaha Corporation

Stan Koyanagi
Member of the Board of Directors, Managing Executive Officer,
Global General Counsel, ORIX Corporation

Irene Hirano Inouye, Representative Director & President
President, U.S.-Japan Council

Gary Moriwaki
Partner, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP

David Nishida, Vice President
Ryuichi Katayama, Internal Auditor

Takashi Ohde
Instructor, Department of Intercultural Communication,
Gakushuin Women’s College

Russell K. KawaharaPartner, Atsumi & Sakai

Jenifer Rogers
General Counsel Asia, Asurion Japan Holdings G.K

Board of Councilors, U.S.-Japan Council (Japan)(as of December 31, 2019)

U.S.-Japan Council (Consolidated)
Cumulative TOMODACHI Commitments by Year (USD)

2011-182019

Merle Aiko Okawara
Chairman, JC Comsa Corporation

Daniel Fujii
President, Trust Capital Co., Ltd.

Henry Seiichi Takata
Representative Director,
Syn Tech Japan Co., Ltd.

2020-22TOTAL

USJC (Japan)$29,208,294

USJC (US)21,004,953$3,458,562$3,739,489$36,406,345

1,922,524

2,147,347

In-Kind Donations (US-Japan)
Total Contributions and Pledges

4,788,501

451,110900,000$55,001,748$5,832,196$6,786,836

USJC (Japan) Programs and Program Support$23,541,682$2,356,939$3,365,540 2(committed)

TOMODACHI CONTRIBUTIONS AND PLEDGES$25,074,824$6,139,611

1$67,620,780

TOMODACHI EXPENSES$29,264,161$19,678,993

USJC (US) Programs and Program Support

16,301,553

1,444,828

1,932,612

Total Programs and Program Support Expenses$39,843,235$3,801,767$5,298,152

USJC (Japan) Administration$1,672,826$1,224,724$373,949 2$3,271,499

USJC (US) Administration

1,385,860

413,898

214,735 2$2,014,492

Total Administration$3,058,686$1,638,621$588,684$5,285,991

In-Kind Expenses (US and Japan)$4,788,501$451,110$900,000 1$6,139,611$47,690,422$5,891,499$6,786,836$60,368,757

Total Expenses

U.S.- Japan Council (U.S.)TOMODACHI
Statement of Financial Position (USD)

2$48,943,155

U.S. - Japan Council (Japan)
2018

2019

Current Assets

TOMODACHI
Statement of Financial Position (USD)

2018

2019

$2,291,154$2,082,392--

Other Assets

14,933

4,711

Fixed Assets (net)

1,906

9,881

$2,307,993$2,096,983$384,260$294,277--

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents$2,570,710$2,793,396

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Accounts Receivable

1,379,057

1,162,177

Accounts Receivable

Other Assets

Kathy Matsui, Chair
Vice-Chair, Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd.

William Ireton
Head of Production (Japan),Sony Pictures International Productions

The following financial reports include a summary of the financial report on the TOMODACHI Initiative since inception for U.S.-Japan
Council (U.S.) and U.S.-Japan Council (Japan). Copies of the audited financial statements for U.S.-Japan Council (U.S.) are availableat www.usjapancouncil.org and for U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) at www.tomodachi.org.

Intangible Assets - Trademarks
Total Assets

-

-

2,335

2,335

$3,952,102$3,957,908

Liabilities

Total Assets
Liabilities

Accounts Payable$63,441$8,951--Net Assets$3,888,661$3,948,956

Net Assets$1,923,733$1,802,707

Total Liabilities and Net Assets$3,952,102$3,957,907

Total Liabilities and Net Assets$2,307,993$2,096,983

Income and Expense Summary

2018

2019

Income and Expense Summary

2018

2019

$2,821,547$3,457,783

Other Current Liabilities

Revenue

Interest Income & Other Income
Total Revenue$2,382,346$1,890,404

52,19232,120$2,434,538

1,922,524

TOMODACHI Corporate
DonationsInterest Income & Other Income
Total Revenue

796

780

$2,822,343$3,458,562$3,172,333$2,356,939

Expenses

Expenses
Program and Program Support$1,310,982$1,444,828

Administrative and Fundraising381,378

413,898

Total Expenses
Currency Exchange Revaluation
3

Net Assets, Beginning of YearNet Assets, End of Year

Other Current Liabilities

Revenue

TOMODACHI Corporate
Donations

Total Change in Net Assets

Accounts Payable$1,692,360$1,858,726

3,863-3,580Program and Program Support
Administrative and Fundraising
Total Expenses

428,126

1,224,724$3,600,459$3,581,663

Currency Exchange Revaluation-127,861

2,074-905,97-$121,026$746,041$60,219

Total Change in Net Assets 3

3,142,620

3,888,661

Net Assets, Beginning of Year2,829,709

1,923,733$3,948,880

Total Change in Net Assets$1,923,733$1,802,707$3,888,661

1. In-kind donations comprise donated services and contributions which have been committed to date.
2. Total expenses for programs, program support, administration, and fundraising are estimates for years 2020-2022.
3. The Total Change in Net Assets reflects only contributions received and expenditures made in the specified year. It does not reflect multi-year contributions received in prior year(s) andrelated expenses incurred in subsequent year(s). The negative change in net assets does not reflect a negative cash position nor a negative balance between total contributions andexpenses. The timing of the recording of the contributions when received and expenses when incurred can create either a positive or negative change in net assets at any given year.
4. The accounting books for TOMODACHI Japan are maintained in Yen and converted to USD for reporting purposes.

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DONORS AND SUPPORT“This program has helped me learn more than I have in any other two weeks in my life. You
can read about disasters such as 3.11 and Hiroshima in school, but actually hearing frompeople and seeing the ways they were impacted was much more powerful.
I’m so thankful to have been chosen to come on this trip.”Thank You~ Owen Siglin, TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program

Founding Strategic Partners

TOPPAN PRINTING CO.,LTD.

Atsumi & Sakai

Hotel Okura Tokyo Co., Ltd.

KPMG AZSA LLC

ExxonMobil Japan

Imperial Hotel, Ltd.

Naya CPA Office

Hayasaka Tax Accountants’
Office Co., Ltd.

Japan Association ofCharitable Organaizations

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
LLP

Tricor K.K.

We thank our corporate partners, who understand our mission to foster leaders of the next generation and provide support thatstrengthens the TOMODACHI Initiative’s operation and organizational foundation.

Strategic Partners

The TOMODACHI Initiative would like to give special thanks
to Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for contributions
devoted specifically to strengthening TOMODACHI’s operational
and administrative capabilities. To be effective, an organizationmust have dedicated staff and the resources to accomplish
its mission. The generous donation by Takeda Pharmaceutical
Company Limited provides the ability to develop life-changing
programs that nurture the TOMODACHI Generation and build astrong, enduring U.S.‐Japan relationship.

($1,000,000 or more)

横 組み
ポジティブタイプ

From Spring 2015, Evolution Financial
Group provided the U.S.-Japan Council(Japan) and the TOMODACHI Initiativewith office space in the New Otani
Garden Court in Tokyo. This uniqueand generous contribution has allowed
staff of the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan),including the TOMODACHI Initiative, towork together in an environment that
promotes teamwork and mutual support.

TOMODACHI in the Spotlight
ネガティブタイプWe thank our many corporate partners
for raising the profile of the TOMODACHI
Initiative and spreading the word about
the importance of U.S.-Japan youth
exchange.

縦 組み

Sponsors($100,000 - $1,000,000)

ANA airplanes display the TOMODACHI logo

ポジティブタイプ

TOMODACHI signage throughout Haneda Airport

Implementing Partners
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Berklee College of Music | Children’s National Medical Center | Cultural Vistas | Fashion Institute of Technology | General Foundation
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Tokyo New Business Conference | NPO Sokoage | Parsons The New School for Design | Rice University | San Francisco Conservatoryof Music | Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund | Temple University, Japan Campus | United States-Japan Bridging Foundation | Universityof California, Berkeley | University of Massachusetts Boston | The Washington Center | World In Tohoku (WIT)
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