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U.S.-Japan Council (Japan)

2017 年度事業報告

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OVERVIEWAs the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan), Koeki Zaidan Hojin Beinichi Kaunshiru Japan” in Japanese (herein“Foundation”) completes its sixth business year of operations, it has achieved many of its key
charitable objectives through an active and dynamic set of programs, further developed its people-topeople network in Japan and continued to build a sustainable organizational foundation.
Through activities organized and overseen by the Foundation, supported by the implementingassistance of collaborating partners, hundreds of young people in Japan and the United States
participated in short-term visits to each other’s countries through the TOMODACHI Initiative.
These young TOMODACHI participants found their experiences to be transformative and lifechanging. Meaningful international contact created multiple unique bonds between participants, andprogram content sparked new interests and confidence within these young people.
Similarly, a number of cultural activities over 2017 used sports, music and arts as a gateway tointroduce foreign language and culture to Americans and Japanese, especially for younger students whomay not yet have a chance to experience life abroad.
The Foundation continued its focus on innovative leadership programs, fostering a more global outlook
and more connections between the United States and Japan. In total, the Foundation administered 39
unique TOMODACHI programs in 2017 in the fields of education, culture, and leadership development,
participated by 1,073 young people from both Japan and the United States.
As an extension of the TOMODACHI Initiative, the Foundation offers TOMODACHI Alumni
Programs for over 6,700 TOMODACHI program participants. In 2017, the Foundation offered 44
distinguished TOMODACHI Alumni Programs, attended by 942 alumni, to give them experiences,exposures and skills to enhance their leadership.
The Foundation has also worked in other areas of U.S.-Japan people-to-people exchange, including
engagement with business leaders, legislative leaders, NGO leaders, and others with a shared interest inU.S.-Japan relations. The Foundation’s networking and general education programs included theBusiness Advisory Board, which brought together 265 Japanese and American leaders over the courseof four meetings throughout the year to discuss areas of mutual interest in U.S.-Japan relations.

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PURPOSEThe purpose of the Foundation is to promote people-to-people ties between Americans and Japanese of
all generations as a crucial aspect of the U.S.-Japan relationship, as well as to strengthen educational,
cultural, and economic ties and deepen the long-term friendship between the United States and Japan.

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The Foundation’s core business is to manage the TOMODACHI Initiative (the “TOMODACHI
Initiative” or “TOMODACHI”), a public-private partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo thatnurtures the next generation of Japanese and Americans through three types of programs: educationalprograms; cultural exchange programs in sports, music and the arts; and leadership programs. TheFoundation also manages TOMODACHI Alumni Programs targeting those who have experienced
TOMODACHI programs, to provide opportunities to engage and inspire one another, and keep
developing their leadership skills.
In 2017, the Foundation managed and administered the selection of the activities described in thisreport, which were funded through the Foundation. The TOMODACHI Initiative also receives support
from the U.S.-Japan Council (U.S.) based in Washington, D.C., for activities funded through theseparate tax-exempt U.S. entity.

III. ACTIVITIESA.

CHARITABLE ACTIVITY - TOMODACHI Educational Programs

Educational programs serve to enrich and inspire young Japanese and Americans through exposure toeach other's countries. Through a broad set of programs, the TOMODACHI Initiative aims to engage
young Japanese and Americans through academic and exchange opportunities and thereby strengthen
overall U.S.-Japan relations. Fourteen (14) TOMODACHI Educational Programs were conducted by
the Foundation’s support during 2017 including the following.
TOMODACHI Honda Cultural Exchange Program 2017
6th TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program 2017
TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program
TOMODACHI-UNIQLO Fellowship
TOMODACHI Internship Program
2017 TOMODACHI CIE Grassroots Summit in Nara
TOMODACHI Inouye Scholars Program
TOMODACHI Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund Research Exchange Program
TOMODACHI U.S.-Japan Youth Exchange 20172017 Chicago – Tagajo TOMODACHI Exchange Program
TOMODACHI Dallas-Sendai Youth Ambassador’s Program
TOMODACHI Southern California-Iwate Youth Cultural Exchange Program
TOMODACHI NAJAS Grassroots Exchange Program – Colorado Springs andFujiyoshida
TOMODACHI NAJAS Grassroots Exchange Program San Antonio - Kumamoto
B. CHARITABLE ACTIVITY – TOMODACHI Cultural Programs
Cultural programs provide gateways for Japanese and Americans to learn about and to develop
enduring interest in each other's countries. TOMODACHI collaborated with existing cultural exchange
programs, bringing new programs to Tohoku and other regions of Japan, and supported some new and公益財団法人 米日カウンシル－ジャパン

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innovative activities. Four (4) Cultural Programs within the TOMODACHI Initiative that theFoundation funded during 2017 included the following.
TOMODACHI Goldman Sachs Music Outreach Program 2017TOMODACHI Suntory Music Scholarship FundTOMODACHI San Diego / Tihuana- Ofunato Youth Baseball Exchange Program 2017
Global Classmates
C. CHARITABLE ACTIVITY – TOMODACHI Leadership Programs
TOMODACHI promotes programs that help the next generation of young leaders gain the skills andexpertise necessary to guide them towards success and help them make a positive difference for theircommunities, for their countries, and for the entire world. This year’s programs included fellowships
and leadership programs for high school and college students as well as young professionals. Twentyone (21) Leadership Programs supported by the Foundation include the below programs.
TOMODACHI Aflac Program
TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference IV
TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference V
TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program
TOMODACHI Microsoft iLEAP Social Innovation and Leadership Program
TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program
TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program
TOMODACHI Goldman Sachs Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program
Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program
TOMODACHI SoftBank Summer 2017 Leadership Program
TOMODACHI Emerging Leaders Program
2017 TOMODACHI-STEM @Rice University Program
TOMODACHI Social Entrepreneurship Award Program
TOMODACHI FIRST (Food Innovation for Regional Sustainability in Tohoku) Program
TOMODACHI High School Women Career Mentoring Program 2017
The 69th Japan-America Student Conference
7th US Embassy –Keio SFC-TOMODACHI Entrepreneurship Seminar
TOMODACHI Disability Leadership Program in America
TOMODACHI Foster Youth Leadership Program
TOMODACHI Generation Global Leadership Academy 2017
TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program

D. CHARITABLE ACTIVITY - TOMODACHI Alumni Programs
The TOMODACHI Alumni Program builds upon the initial TOMODACHI experience to inspire andempower the young people of Japan and America, giving them the experiences, skills, and confidence
to achieve their dreams and contribute to a better world. The Foundation offers the alumni community
with a range of opportunities to engage and inspire one another to build strong, enduring relationships.

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With 2017 TOMODACHI Programs complete, over 6,700 members are TOMODACHI Alumni. They
range in age from 14 to 40 and come from all across Japan and the United States. in 2017, a total of 942
TOMODACHI alumni participated in 44 programs including the following.
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS:TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework Orientation
TOMODACHI Regional Leader Training
TOMODACHI Regional Mentor Training
TOMODACHI U40 Summit 2017
TOMODACHI Summit 2017
U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference, TOMODACHI Roundtable
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS:TOMODACHI Alumni Disaster Resilience Training Program
TOMODACHI Photo Contest
TOMODACHI Disaster Resilience Training World Bosai Forum 2017
TOMODACHI U.S.-Japan Youth Exchange Program
TOMODACHI Air Aroma Branding Fukushima Project
REGIONAL ACTIVITIES:Regional Welcome Events
Regional Theme EventsPARTNERSHIP ACTIVITIES:TOMODACHI Roundtable with Governor Uchibori of Fukushima Prefecture
TOMODACHI Inouye Scholars Presentation
Tour de Tohoku
and other programs, a total of 44 programs
E. CHARITABLE ACTIVITY – Networking/General Education
In addition to TOMODACHI activities, the Foundation engages in networking activities and related
general education activities to build ties between Americans and Japanese in key areas of therelationship.
1. Business Advisory Board and other Networking Events:
The Business Advisory Board (BAB), founded in 2014, continued to create further ties with thebusiness sector and the U.S.-Japan Council, continued with additional activities in 2017. The BAB
is led by successful executive leaders who have worked in the United States and Japan, and it held
four meetings in 2017 and a total 265 members participated. The BAB meetings offered speakersessions to discuss international, cultural, and/or business topics, and networking opportunities forthe members.

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2. TOMODACHI Donor Events:
a. Donor Reception
On March 9th, 2017, over 150 donors, stakeholders, guests and TOMODACHI Alumni
convened in the donor reception. Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Highland, Vice Foreign
Minister, Mrs. Akie Abe, and Governor of Fukushima Prefecture Masao Uchibori attended
as guests. Prior to the reception, a round-table discussion was held with Governor Uchiboriand alumni from Fukushima prefecture.
b. TOMODACHI Supporters breakfast round-table
On October 4th, 2017, TOMODACHI held a round-table discussion with Irene Hirano
Inouye, inviting 10 CSR managers and representatives from TOMODACHI Supportercompanies. Ms. Inouye gave updates of TOMODACHI and participants exchanged theirthoughts. Two TOMODACHI Alumni participated and shared their experiences and theirleadership growth through the programs.
c. TOMODACHI Executive Roundtable & Reception
On December 5th, 2017, U.S. Ambassador to Japan William F. Hagerty hosted aTOMODACHI reception at his official residence. Over 150 guests, representing donor
companies, government, non-profit organizations and TOMODACHI alumni attended thereception, including Minister for Reconstruction, Masayoshi Yoshino, representing theGovernment of Japan, and Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, Masao Uchibori. Prior to thereception, Ambassador Hagerty held a roundtable discussion with senior executives ofseveral TOMODACHI Strategic Partner donor companies.

3. U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conferences|
Building on its successful partnership with U.S.-Japan Council (U.S.), the Foundation supported its
eighth Annual Conference, held in Washington D.C. on November 13-14. The 2017 AnnualConference, themed “Unity in Diversity; Shaping the Future Together,” convened American andJapanese leaders from the business, government, education, non-profit, and other sectors for a 1.5
day public Conference, and offered educational programming, people-to-people connections, andnetworking opportunities. Approximately 700 guests attended the conference, with upwards of 150
traveling from Japan to participate. Over 60 TOMODACHI Program participants and alumni
participated as well.
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Leadership Institute/Delegations
During the year, USJC (Japan) co-hosted delegations of leaders from the United States. These
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funders. Two annual Delegations are the Japanese American Leadership Delegation and the Asian
American Leadership Delegation.
a. 2017 Japanese American Leadership Delegation
This annual Delegation is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and organized bythe USJC (US) and led by President Irene Hirano Inouye. The 2017 ten-member Delegation
traveled to Japan from March 4-10, 2017. The Delegation visited Kanazawa and Tokyo. InKanazawa, a Symposium was held co-sponsored by the Japan Foundation Center for
Global Partnership and USJC attended by approximately 150 people. The Foundation
assists in supporting the delegations visit with leaders in Japan.
b. 2017 Asian American Leadership Delegation
The fourth year of the Asian American Leadership Delegation visited Kyoto, Osaka, andTokyo from September 30 – October 6, 2017. This year’s delegation included six stateelected officials who have origins in Asia and accompanied by President Irene Hirano
Inouye. The program included meetings with local municipal leaders, government officials,
business sectors, and Tokyo Olympics site and cultural visits. It was funded by theSasakawa Peace Foundation and included a public symposium and reception on October
5th. The Foundation assists in arranging high level meetings in Tokyo.
c. Leadership InstituteA task force comprising two USJC (Japan) Board members three USJC (US) Board members
and two management members was formed to advance planning for a new Leadership
Institute. The task force continues to research partnership opportunities for developing
ideas and potential funding. The implementation plan will be developed for 2019 – 2021.
5.

Networking and Disaster Response Activity
TOMODACHI Alumni Participated in volunteer activities in Fukuoka in response to theflooding in northern Kyushu. Starting on August 2, 2017, three TOMODACHI alumni
participated in three days of volunteer activities with the Peace Boat Disaster Relief
Volunteer Center in Toho, Fukuoka prefecture. The alumni went as part of theTOMODACHI Alumni Disaster Resilience Training Program to northern Kyushu tosupport the areas devastated by the floods.

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Collaborations
The Foundation supports other programs presented in Japan in collaboration with the U.S.Japan Council (U.S.) and other non-profit organizations. In 2017, a few of these included:a. Silicon Valley Japan Platform (SVJP)The Silicon Valley Japan Platform (SVJP) was launched in 2014 in partnership with the Asia
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technological dynamism of Silicon Valley with the current and future needs of economicrevitalization in Japan. The Foundation assisted establishing and enhancing relationshipwith the corporate members of SVJP.
b. Japanese Women’s Leadership Institute (JWLI)JWLI is an executive women’s leadership program run by the Fish Family Foundation,
targeting Japanese women who are leading social change. The Foundation supported theprogram operation in Japan, such as recruiting the participants, program orientation,
report out event, etc.

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GOVERNANCE

The Foundation’s Board of Councilors and Board of Directors continues to operate in compliance withthe Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation.
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BOARD MEMBERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORSErnest M. Higa, Chair & Representative Director
Chairman, President & CEO, Higa Industries Co., Ltd., Wendy’s Japan LLC; K.K. Higa Investments;
Director, JC Comsa Corporation; Director, Shinsei Bank, Limited.
Irene Hirano Inouye, Representative Director & President
President, U.S.-Japan Council
David Nishida, Vice President
Ryuichi Katayama, Internal Auditor
Todd Guild
Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Russell K. KawaharaPartner, Atsumi & Sakai
Stan Koyanagi
Director and Corporate Senior Vice President, Responsible for Enterprise Risk Management & Global
General Counsel, ORIX CorporationBOARD OF COUNCILORS
Kathy Matsui, Chair
Vice-Chair, Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd.

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Royanne K. Doi
Corporate Chief Ethics Officer, Prudential Financial Inc.
Daniel Fujii
President, Trust Capital Co., Ltd.
William Ireton
Representative Director, Ireton Entertainment Inc.
Henry Takata
Representative Director, Syn Tech Japan Co., Ltd.
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BOARD MEETINGSThe Foundation held below four Board of Directors meetings and one Board of Councilors meeting in2017 with respective agenda below.
March 9, 2017 - Board of Directors meeting (quorum met)
• Approval of 2016 Audited Business Report and Business Report-related Filing Documents(with the Cabinet Office)• Approval of Audited Balance Sheets and the Profit and Loss Statements (“FinancialStatements”), the Annexed Detailed Statements thereof, the Inventory of Property, etc., andRegulatory Submission of said documents for the fourth fiscal year 2016
• Executive and Board Performance Report• TOMODACHI Initiative Update and Approval of Selected TOMODACHI Program
Committee Recommendations• Re-election of TOMODACHI Program Committee Members• Election of New Board of Councilors (to be recommended to the Board of Councilors)• Proposal suggesting the general meeting of the councilors take place by the form of writtenconsent with the following reporting and resolution items.
March 24, 2017 - Board of Councilors (unanimous written consent)• Report on the Business Plan, Income and Expenditure Budget and Forecast of Loan andCapital Investment for the sixth fiscal year (January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017)• Report on TOMODACHI Programs recommended by TOMODACHI Program Committeeand approved by the Board of Directors• Approval of 2016 Audited Business Report and Annexed Statement thereof for the Fifthfiscal year (January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016)• Approval of Balance Sheets and the Profit and Loss Statements (“Financial Statements”),
the Annexed Detailed Statements thereof, the Inventory of Property for the fifth fiscal year
(January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016)• Election of the New Board of Councilors
June 22, 2017 - Board of Directors meeting (quorum met)

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Interim Executive Performance Report
Mid-Year Financial Report
Cabinet Office Inspection Report
TOMODACHI Update

September 29, 2017 - Board of Directors meeting (quorum met)
• Interim Executive Performance Report• TOMODACHI Update• Appointment of TOMODACHI Program Committee Members• Interim Financial Report
December 8, 2017 – Board of Directors meeting (quorum met)
• Brief 2017 Year-End Executive Performance Report• TOMODACHI Update & Approval of Program Committee Recommendations• Interim Financial Report• Approval of 2018 Business Plan
• Approval of 2018 Budget Plan
• Approval of Selection of the 2018 External Auditor• Approval of 2018 Forecast of Loan and Capital Investment• Date and Location of the General Meeting of the Board of Councilors in 2018

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ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATE
Staff headquartered in the Tokyo Office as of December 31, 2017
Junko Tsuda – Executive Director, U.S.-Japan Council (Japan)
Michiyo Horita – Director of External Communication and Program Manager, TOMODACHIInitiative
Aya Hashimoto – Program Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative
Kaoru Utada – Alumni Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative
Hiromi Kato – Administrative & Office Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative
Kevin McCarthy – Women’s Leadership Program Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative
Kana Takagi – Administrative Assistant, U.S.-Japan Council (Japan)
The Foundation has benefitted greatly from the support by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
Limited, which has provided its direct support since the Foundation’s inception to the
TOMODACHI Initiative by contributing directly to organizational infrastructure (staff andoperational costs).
The Foundation’s office space is generously donated by Evolution Japan Co., Ltd. in their
Tokyo Headquarters.

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E. DONORS
2017 TOMODACHI Donors:
Aflac International, Inc.
Air Aroma Japan
Bank of America Group *The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
Dow Chemical Japan Limited
ExxonMobil Japan Godo KaishaFamilyMart Co., Ltd.
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd.*
Hotel Okura Tokyo Co., Ltd.
Johnson & Johnson K.K.
Kikkoman Corporation
Lawson, Inc.
Metlife Insurance K.K.
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Nicos Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Morgan Stanley Japan Group Co., Ltd.
MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Prudential Foundation *SoftBank Group Corp.
Sompo Holdings, Inc
Sumitomo Corporation
Suntory Holdings Limited *Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.*
Toyota Motor Corporation *The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo*Donations were received in previous years, but funding is still being used to finance ongoing
TOMODACHI Programming and operations.
2017 Business Networking/General Education/Annual Conference Donors
AIG Japan Holdings K.K.
Amway Japan G.K.
Aoyama Zaisan Networks Co., Ltd.

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Apamanshop Holdings Co., Ltd.
Apple Japan Inc.
Dow Chemical Japan Ltd.
East Japan Railway Company
e-solutions, inc.
Fujitsu Limited
GCA Corporation
Higa Industries, Co. Ltd.
Hirakawa Group
Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
Hitachi Transport System, Ltd.
IBM Japan, Ltd.
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.
JC Comsa Corporation
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies in Japan
Kikkoman Corporation
KPMG Azsa LLC, KPMG Japan
Minebea Mitsumi Inc.
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Ogilvy & Mather (Japan) GK
ORIX Corporation
PAG Investment Management Limited
Palo Alto Networks K.K.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata LLC
Roki Group Co.,Ltd.
Suntory Holdings Limited
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
TMI Associates2017 Pro-Bono Donors
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
American Airlines, Inc.
Atsumi & Sakai
Evolution Japan Co., Ltd.
Hayasaka Tax Accountants’ Office
Imperial Hotel, Ltd.
Japan Airport Terminal, Co.
Japan Association of Charitable Organizations
KPMG Azsa LLC
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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
Tricor K.K.
Note: The corporations, entities and individuals listed above made financial and in-kind contributions
to the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. Prior year contribution
information is available in the 2016 U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) Koeki Zaidan Hojin Business Reportupon request.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

U.S.-Japan Council (Japan)
New Otani Garden Court 12F
4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094
Tel: 03-4510-3400
URL www.tomodachi.org