TOMODACHIANNUAL20 INITIATIVE
22 REPORTFostering Future Leaders
Dear Friends,“Operation Tomodachi was a sprint, an immediate response to the disaster, and the
TOMODACHI Initiative is a marathon to create a long-lasting impact on our society. Therefore,
we expect you to be marathon runners to continue making an impact on the community.”~ Junko Tsuda

Thank you for your support of the TOMODACHI Initiative, a public private
partnership that has become one of the most enduring and vibrant outcomesof the recovery and rebuilding efforts following the Great East Japan
Earthquake. Since 2011, we have seen the successes that have come andthe determination of people in rebuilding their lives, their families, and theircommunities. Much of the success in the region’s development is a direct resultof what young people were doing, and continue to do, every day.
With the lifting of travel restrictions in 2022, many of our programs and activities
were not able to just resume, but they became bigger and better than before.
This October, the U.S.-Japan Council held its Annual Conference in Tokyo.
While many members were delighted to see each other again after such along time apart, all 700 attendees were equally thrilled to hear from two young
Japanese leaders of the TOMODACHI Generation. One alumnus is now ayouth advocate in the Tohoku region, working for an educational non-profit
organization; the other is a high school student from Kansai who visited theUnited States for the first time on a TOMODACHI program. As leaders of thenext generation, they inspired the audience to work together to build a brightand wonderful future.
Over the years, the TOMODACHI Initiative has expanded, building on its Tohoku
roots with programs focused on diverse communities—young women, budding
entrepreneurs, service-oriented students, youth leaders with disabilities, andmore. Our programs invite young people to grow as leaders and provide themwith the skills and opportunities to become bridges between the United States
and Japan, producing a ripple effect to positively impact the rest of the world.
This year, TOMODACHI Initiative launched a new strategic program fundedby the generous and visionary philanthropist, Mr. Toshizo Watanabe. The
TOMODACHI Toshizo Watanabe Leadership Program brought high school
students from throughout Japan to Los Angeles for a program of homestay,
university visits, and lessons in diversity and leadership. We hope they will eachfind a way to study abroad in the United States to build on the experience.
We also launched our TOMODACHI - U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Sports
Leadership Program to introduce Japanese sports management students to
U.S. approaches and enrich post-Tokyo 2020 Olympic innovation in Japan,
while looking ahead to the 2028 Summer Olympic games in Los Angeles.
Sports are one of the most effective ways to connect cultures and build leaders.
Nearly 10,000 young people are now a part of the TOMODACHI Generation.
The TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework plays a vital role connecting
these young people through towns and cities. And now that the framework has
been expanded, to locations in the United States.

Our Mission

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

Our History

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

Our Programs

Our Vision

Educational Programs provide
opportunities for students tostudy abroad and gain exposure
to each other’s countries.

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

Cultural Programs in sports, music,
and the arts provide gateways forJapanese and Americans to learn
about and develop an enduring
interest in each other’s cultures.

Our Future

Leadership Programs help the next
generation of entrepreneurs and young
leaders develop skills and expertisethat will guide them toward success.

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

Alumni Programs provide TOMODACHI
alumni with the skills, opportunities,
and confidence to achieve their
dreams while becoming the next
generation of cross-cultural leaders.

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

We are grateful to our founders, sponsors, implementing organizations,advisors, and supporters for their vision and generous support, allowing us towitness these next-generation leaders’ growth. The U.S.-Japan Council andthe U.S. Embassy in Tokyo are proud to work with the Government of Japanand our many partners in contributing to society through our mission to develop
young leaders for the United States and Japan. We sincerely appreciate yourcommitment to the future of the U.S.-Japan relationship.
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Rahm Emanuel
U.S. Ambassador to Japan
U.S. Embassy, Tokyo
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President & CEO
U.S.-Japan Council

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSTOMODACHI Goldman
Sachs Music Outreach
ProgramIntroduced in 2013 to support children in Fukushima,
Miyagi, and Iwate prefectures affected by the Great East
Japan Earthquake, this programs helps Japanese andAmerican youth communicate through the language ofmusic and performing arts while deepening cultural and selfunderstanding. The students enjoyed singing, dancing, andpantomiming with an American performing education group.

Engaging Partners
for Enduring Impact

TOMODACHI Lawson
Global E-workshop
with HEART Global.

The TOMODACHI Initiative’s Strategic Partners provide generous support that enables Japanese andAmerican participants to travel and study abroad and gain exposure to each other’s countries. They range
from high school students to young professionals. In 2022, 121 participants participated in 13 different
programs, and 484 participated in TOMODACHI events.
TOMODACHI programs offer global expertise and leadership skills while building lasting friendships among
participants. After the programs are complete, alumni of the “TOMODACHI Generation” are engaged andempowered through their participation in alumni events, workshops, and programs.

This program was hosted online in February 2022 with
sixteen families from Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures
participating. The event was created in order to connect
children from the Tohoku Region with the world. Thirty-fourparticipants enjoyed themselves by singing and dancing with
HEART global members from around the world for two hours.

TOMODACHI MUFG
International Exchange
Program

In its 11th year, this cultural exchange program for highschool students is followed by three sessions on “Leadershipand Resiliency.” Students learned about JapaneseAmerican history and the Great East Japan Earthquake
from a USJC member and three alumni, and also learned
about high school life in Japan. American and Japanese
students cultivated friendships by sharing interests andfound countless similarities despite cultural differences.

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TOMODACHI Amway JapanFoundation Tohoku Future
Leader Program

TOMODACHI Boeing Keio
SFC Entrepreneurship
Seminar

Building the TOMODACHI Generation:
Morgan Stanley Ambassadors
Program

Initiated in 2019, this program aims tofoster next-generation leaders seeking
to revitalize the Tohoku region, especially
its tourism industry. Training programsin Japan and the United States enabled
participants to revive and rediscover
the charms of their local communities.
Engaging with local students in the
U.S. also led to developing uniqueprojects for their communities.

This program is for high school students,
undergraduate students and graduate
students to pursue their interest in
entrepreneurship to contribute to society.
Students are divided into groups to build
their own business plans to see theirideas become realities and they takepart in a series of online seminars.

The program was held after a one and ahalf year hiatus due to COVID-19. Eight
university students from Japan and six
U.S. students participated in an intensive
two-week program in Washington, D.C.
They studied civil society, cross-sector
partnerships, and how to leveragethat understanding to address social
challenges in Japan and the UnitedStates with students in the U.S.

TOMODACHI Summer
SoftBank Leadership
ProgramEstablished in 2012, this three-week program encourages
Japanese students affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
to explore leadership skills at the University of California,
Berkeley. Interaction, observation, and cultural exposure help
them understand how they can support their hometowns.

TOMODACHI J&J
Disaster Nursing
Training Program

The program started in 2015 and aims to deepen nursing
students’ knowledge of disaster nursing. This year’s underlying
theme of the six-month program was to develop leadershipskills, care for themselves as responders, and treat the emotional
and psychological damage of all those involved in disasters.

TOMODACHI MetLife
Women’s Leadership
ProgramThis ten-month-long program, aimed at developing the next
generation of global female leaders, was held virtually across
Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Naha, and Sapporo, with sessions
on mentorship, leadership style, the U.S. trip, and grouppresentations. Participants gained essential skills such as selfawareness, collaboration, pay it forward, global perspective, andresilience, all of which will benefit them in the future workplace.

TOMODACHI Sumitomo
Corporation Scholarship
ProgramThis program, implemented in 2014, provides an annual
scholarship for Japanese students to study at U.S. universities for
one year. The program aims to nurture next-generation leaderswith an international perspective. The scholarship recipients also
have the opportunity to participate in a five-day-training in New
York, including a visit to Sumitomo Corporation of Americas.

TOMODACHI-UNIQLO
FellowshipThis program offers Japan’s next generation of businessand fashion leaders a top U.S. graduate educationin fashion. In 2022, the program supported one
student studying at Parsons School of Design.
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“People who are involved in TOMODACHI have a very strong connection to their local
community to make Japan and the world the best they can be, and help every single
person reach their full potential through their different interests.”

GENERAL FUND PROGRAMS~ Christine Pearson Ishii

New
Programs
Developing
Cross-Cultural Leaders

TOMODACHI Toshizo Watanabe
Leadership Program

TOMODACHI-U.S. Embassy Go for Gold
Sports Leadership Program

The TOMODACHI Initiative and the Toshizo Watanabe
Foundation (Chairman, Toshizo Watanabe) established “theTOMODACHI Toshizo Watanabe Leadership Program in 2022.
The program is for high school students from all over Japan
who are the next generation leaders. Through homestays,
school visits, and taking part in training sessions in the UnitedStates, they will engage with people in the local community,
be exposed to the history and diverse cultures of the country,
and acquire different perspectives and leadership skills.

The TOMODACHI-U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Leadership
Program kicked off in 2022 and aims to increase theunderstanding and knowledge of the sports industry in the
United States, focusing on facility management, community
engagement, and business of sports management among
Japanese youth. The program is designed to inspire nextgeneration leaders through the power of sports by exposing
Japanese college students to the sports business in America,
spending one week each in Los Angeles and New York.
Upon their return, participants are encouraged to use theknowledge acquired to advance the global sports industry.

Three General Fund Programs were conducted in 2022. Contributions from donors made it possible toexecute educational exchanges, leadership development programs, and cross-cultural programs.
TOMODACHI Story Jam
for Youth with Disabilities

TOMODACHI-STEM Women’s
Leadership and Research ProgramThis program is a youth exchangethat provides American and Japanese
university students an opportunity tolearn about one another’s countries andcultures. Initiated in 2014, the goals of
the program are to honor the life andlegacy of Senator Daniel K. Inouye andoffer the participants an opportunity tolearn about his contribution to his country,
heritage, and the U.S.-Japan relationship.

This digital storytelling and leadershipprogram was held for ten young
Japanese and American professionals
and students with disabilities. Guest
lecturers such as disabled journalists,social media influencers, advocates, andactivists all shared their experiences.
They encouraged participants tobring change, asking them to share
their stories with the world.

This program offers internshipopportunities and a cultural andleadership program for Japanese
female university students. Virtual
workshops and sessions allowed themto prepare for in-person internships andresearch groups, complete a personal
development tool, and prepare forgoing to Lehigh University and Rice
University in the U.S. in February 2023.

2022 Demographics

From August 10 to 20, fourteen high school students
participated in the program in California. All students madepresentations in English about the learnings gained throughtheir time in the program. One student reflected, “[I learned
that] a leader is someone who notices differences, thinks
about and respects other perspectives. This program hasstrengthened my desire to go abroad in the future.” After theirreturn, the students shared their experiences in the programwith their respective high schools. They learned even moreby verbalizing and presenting their own experiences.

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74% Female

event
participants

83% Japan

26%
74%

Gender

91% Non-Tohoku

Origin

15%

91%

Japan

57%

Age

40%

121
programparticipants

53% Leadership

9%

17%
83%

57% University

53% Program30%

2%
Female

Male

Japan

USA

Rest of Japan

TohokuUniversity

High School

Young Professional

Leadership
Cultural

Educational

Ten students studying sports were selected for the
program’s first cohort. They met virtually for the first program
orientation on December 17 to hear from speakers who
provided an overview of Japan’s current sports management
and events. Subsequently they will meet in January andFebruary next year to prepare for their upcoming U.S.
Study Tour. After all three orientations, the students willtravel to the United States in February and March 2023.

Since the Beginning

TOMODACHI KAKEHASHI
Inouye Scholars Program

9,978

program participants359

programs

45,995program and event participants

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ALUMNI PROGRAMS & EVENTS“TOMODACHI is a community where alumni can expand their connections and improve eachother. Before the pandemic, there were opportunities for BTG alumni to get together in various
places in Japan, and I was able to get to know alumni of various ages and industries.”~ Teruki Akao

Alumni Highlights
TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework
The TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework, with support from U.S. and Japanese
Consulates and Embassies, builds and bolsters the TOMODACHI community in regions
across Japan, and now the United States, to cultivate relationships between alumni.
Under this framework, alumni chosen to become Regional Representatives of theirrespective regions bring together alumni for networking and skills-building events,and share opportunities to support the community and empower future leaders. This
Framework was expanded from Japan to the United States for the first time in 2022.

OngoingEngagement

Next Generation Summit
In an annual event, the TOMODACHI alumni from across different regions, both domestic
and international, gathered both in-person and virtually to discuss the current status
and future of U.S.-Japan relations. The theme of the 2022 Summit was “the Next Ageof Leadership,” and TOMODACHI alumni to reconnect, inspired by new people from the
USJC community, Watanabe scholars, and supporters.

For the TOMODACHI Alumni community, 2022 stands as an exemplar year of engagement and collaboration.
As the world emerged from the shadow of COVID-19 and restrictions gradually dissipated, the alumni
community seized the opportunity to host an unprecedented number of events compared to prior years.

TOMO-KIN
The results of the 2021 Alumni Survey showed that while the community appreciatedthe high-profile opportunities provided by TOMODACHI and the U.S.-Japan Council,
there was a great interest in more casual gatherings. To respond to this need, TOMOKIN (TOMODACHI + Kinship) was created as a safe space and casual gathering
for the TOMODACHI alumni community to connect across industries, sectors, andinterests. Each event has a theme, highlights a speaker from the community, andinvolves networking games and opporutnities for about 30 people that join each time.

Both U.S. and Japanese government representatives joined numerous in-person gatherings, while animpressive doubling of alumni participation invigorated community engagement and leadership training
initiatives. This surge of enthusiasm culminated in the highly successful Next Generation Summit.
Moreover, 2022 heralded the expansion of the innovative TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework to
the United States, fostering connections between community leaders across Japan and the UnitedStates. This framework embodies the unwavering commitment of both nations, through peopleto-people ties, to nurture and empower youth and emerging leaders at the grassroots level.

Career Talks
Begun in August 2021, Career Talks has invited many speakers from staff to U.S.Japan Council members, and TOMODACHI donors and supporters, as well as
influential individuals representing U.S.-Japan relations. The speakers have shared
their career journeys starting with a brief overview of their current role, career
path, and finally share their life lessons to TOMODACHI alumni who receive theknowledge and inspiration to gain new interests and pursue their dreams.

The TOMODACHI alumni programs owe their existence to the generous support of Prudential,
whose generosity continues to pave the way for future generations of global leaders.

U.S. Ambassador in Tohoku for 3.11
In March 2022, newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuelvisited Kessennuma, Miyagi Prefecture on the 11th year of the Great East Japan
Earthquake and met with young leaders of the TOMODACHI Generation who
were making impact in the fields of education and sustainability. The Ambassador
noted that Tohoku’s recovery had been achieved through the determinationof such young people to rebuild their lives, families, and communities.

Core Values

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Workforce
Readines

Critical &Innovative Thinking

Civic
Engagement

Connectedness &Sustainability

As leaders of the next
generation, we prepare ouralumni to become global jinzai(global citizens) by providingthem with the requisiteknowledge, skills, and abilities
to thrive with a focus on
mentorship and peer-to-peer
leadership opportunities.

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 a difference in theircommunities through thedevelopment of knowledge,
skills, values, and motivation.

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.

Post Program Survey Highlights

Because of my participation in TOMODACHI I...
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97% Positive

200
14%
83%

Program
Quality

Excellent
Good

100

Average
Fair
Poor

HAVE A CLEAR
VISION FOR MY
FUTUREFEEL CONFIDENT I
CAN INSPIRE AND
HELP OTHERS

HOPE TOCONTRIBUTE TO
MY COMMUNITY

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Neutral

COMFORTABLE
STATING MYOWN IDEAS

AM GOODAT THINKINGCREATIVELY
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Sodbayar (Sod) Ganbat

Jennifer Butler

Yuriko Kon“I like living and working in Japan, andI can have a community of people that
understand that same interest. I thinkthat’s important. TOMODACHI alumni
activities help to expand that community.”“I loved the program, being able
to communicate with everyone in
the program, and whoever comes
across this program, I would
definitely recommend this.”Jennifer Butler is a TOMODACHI alumna of the
TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program 2014and has been involved in the TOMODACHI community
in various ways ever since. She is passionate about thefield of education and has worked in various areas.

Yuriko Kon is studying liberal arts with a concentrationin economics and political science. She spent time ina U.S. elementary school without knowing English andan ESL program helped her improve her English skills
and enjoy school life in the U.S. Upon her return toJapan, she noticed there were students who could not
speak Japanese, but schools did not offer any special
assistance. From that experience, she became interested
in learning to work with civil society to make a social
impact. She participated in TOMODACHI Generation:
Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program 2022.

Having experienced several TOMODACHI programs,
such as being a group lead and participant, canyou share your experience from TOMODACHI?
Because I had seen things from the outside and the insideof TOMODACHI, when I finally was able to bring my own
students from the university, I understood what I hoped theywould gain from the program. They were able to have agood experience, and they realized staying connected withTOMODACHI even after the program is also important.
Why do you value your connection with TOMODACHI?
One of the things is the sense of community and being withpeople that can understand you. Also, there is interest inJapan and the U.S. or an understanding that the US-Japan
relationship can connect us on a person-to-person level.
This is the common area to start with for all of the things that
we’re going to do afterward. Being a part of TOMODACHI
means you have a space where you don’t have to explain
this interest. I like living and working in Japan, and I can havea community of people that understand that same interest. I
think that’s important. TOMODACHI Alumni activities help to
expand that community. That connection is quite valuable.
Do you have any advice for students who arestruggling to find what they want to do in the future?
It’s really hard, and I think it’s okay to be hard. Currently, I’m theTeam Director of the Student Support Team in Japan for the
Ashinaga Africa Initiative(AAI). We do a lot of support for students
who are adjusting to Japan, leadership training and different
programs. They have something that they care about, and ouridea is to expand their minds so that they can see different
ways they can achieve the thing that they care about. There’s
not just one path. That process of discovery is part of what
students should do because you don’t know everything at the
beginning. It’s okay not to know, but the hope is during the time
you have, you are exploring different things available out there.
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How did the program help you get the practical skills
and knowledge to solve social issues?
The program helped me in a variety of ways. I learned how
to effectively convince someone about ideas that I want topursue. I also learned more about civil society itself, which wassomething that I had never heard about, and expanded myknowledge of social issues through listening to many people’s
perspectives on the issues and how they look for change.
What was your most memorable experienceduring the program?
The most memorable experience for me was going to different
locations in Washington, DC and listening to people fromuniversities and companies. As I had lived in the United States
when I was an elementary school student and visited Washington
DC, it was memorable for me. For being able to listen and talkto different people, this was because I had never been able
to talk to these types of people in the past before, and as I
am living in Japan the people that I had talked to had different
perspectives and backgrounds than me, and problems that I had
not focused on are sometimes the major problems for them.
Is there anything you’d like tocomment on about the program?
I loved the program, being able to communicate witheveryone in the program, and whoever comes acrossthis program, I would definitely recommend this.

Maoko Fujisaki“The TOMODACHI program has truly
advanced my leadership and initiativeskills pertaining to both schooland extracurricular activities.”“One of my achievements was learning tosay, “What I am interested in, what I am
doing now, and what I want to do in the
future” in English.”

Sodbayar (Sod) Ganbat is an alumnus of TOMODACHIMUFG International Exchange Program 2022. The theme
was “Leadership and Resiliency” and American high school
students from California participated through online programs.

Maoko Fujisaki is an alumna of TOMODACHISTEM Women’s Leadership and Research Program2021-2022. She had wanted to study abroad forsome time and applied without hesitation.

What was the most memorable part of the program?
The most memorable experience I had from the program waslistening to the three stories about resilience and leadershipfrom the TOMODACHI alumni. The ability to take initiative
was present in their stories and was something that truly
resonated with me. Ayaka’s (a Japanese alumna) quote,“Bring back and face the day” was a deep and lasting quotethat will guide me through my challenges and struggles.

What was the U.S. training experience like?
In my case, I had to change from my first supervisor to adifferent supervisor halfway through the program. I felt thatmy research theme was not very interesting to me, andmy mentor recommended someone doing research in adifferent field. In the latter half of the program, I went to lab
meetings with the recommended supervisor, received careeradvice, and became more interested in the theme. I think
I gained the ability to actually take action because I was
the one who made the contacts and went to see them.

How did you feel about interacting with Japanese students?
It was an amazing experience. Despite being thousands of miles
away from each other, we shared many common interests ranging
from our music tastes to our favorite subjects in school. I got the
chance to hear about their daily lives and was amazed by thefact that some of them took the train to school. It was a fantastic
experience to interact with them to learn about the best Japanese
food, and I even learned phrases to use in a ramen shop.
Did the program change your perspective on Japan?
Yes, the program definitely changed my perspective on
Japan as a whole. Before joining the program, my only
exposure to Japanese culture was the popular childhood
animes such as Pokémon and Naruto Shippuden. However,
my knowledge of Japanese culture truly expanded when I
talked to Japanese high school students and learned about
the various regions that make up Japan. I learned about thedifferences between student life in America and Japan as wellas many celebratory events that are present in their schools.
Is there anything you started because of your experience?
I gained an elevated cultural awareness and interest inhearing about the unique lives of my friends at school.
Additionally, as the vice president of my school’s chessclub, I have expanded our club globally to countries like
India and the Philippines because of the many connections
I gained through the lessons learned from the program.
Is there anything you’d like to add about
your experience or future endeavors?
The TOMODACHI program has truly advanced myleadership and initiative skills pertaining to both school andextracurricular activities. In the future, I hope to bridge thegap between technology and medicine in order to help
the lives of everyone and I know the skills gained from theprogram will prove to be beneficial in achieving this goal.

Did you feel any change in yourself after
your one-month stay in the U.S.?
There is a limit to what you can do in a month, but I decided tomaximize the results I could bring back to Japan. I challenged
myself to read papers, asked my supervisor for advice, and eveninterviewed lab students about why they decided to pursue a
Ph.D. I was able to explore what I could do with what I could only
do locally in the U.S. and learn how to use my time effectively.
What else did you notice through the program?
Japanese and Taiwanese female university students participatedin the program. Since we were all women, I felt more determined
to do my best because I had a colleague in the program. I
also had the opportunity to listen to female professors talkabout how they are building their careers while providing andreceiving support. I felt that I should not view my existence asa “female in science” as a negative and should work hard.
Is there anything you have been empowered
to do since completing the program?
One of my achievements was learning to say, “What I am
interested in, what I am doing now, and what I want to do in the
future” in English. Also, I am currently studying at the Technical
University of Denmark. When I wanted to do an internship ora project, I challenged myself to change the situation. I sent
emails and asked people to introduce any opportunity. WhenI was introduced to people, I could talk about what I wanted
to do in a short time in a concrete way, which is anotherresult of participating in the program in the United States.

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ALUMNI SPEECHESThe U.S.-Japan Council (U.S.) and the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) work in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo to implement the
TOMODACHI Initiative as a public-private partnership. Implementation includes program development and oversight, communications andoutreach, 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 across the UnitedStates, 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 two organizations are
separate entities, each governed by an independent Board of Directors, which work closely together in the administration of TOMODACHI.

Sharing
Stories

Board of Directors
Board Officers

The 2022 U.S. Japan Council Annual Conference was held in Tokyo. During the Closing Plenary, two of the Japanese TOMODACHI
Alumni bravely shared their expriences in English to a audience of over 700 attendees and spoke about the impact that their program
had on their lives and future dreams.
Rimpei Takahashi participated in the2015 TOMODACHI St. Louis-Ishinomaki
Grassroots Exchange Program. The
program opened his eyes to newopportunities and he actively engaged invarious TOMODACHI alumni programs
over the years. He acknowledged
education is a valuable thing andeducation can alter people’s life andlead people to make a better society.
He currently works at NPO Machitoko,
an educational nonprofit supporting
youth in the Tohoku region based outof Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture.

“I want them to know
and experience othercommunities around theworld and feel that theirown town is wonderful.”Rimpei met Irene Hirano Inouye,founder of the U.S.-Japan Council, in2016 and was inspired by her words:“You are the future leaders of Tohoku
and of Japan. You are the future.” Itemboldened him to think of himself as
a leader in Tohoku and encouraged him
to work hard towards this new goal.

“Taking leadershipmeans doing what you
can do for someone else,
even if it’s a small thing”
Ayaka Ueda is an alumna of the
TOMODACHI Toshizo Watanabe
Leadership Program 2022. She aspires
to be a medical researcher and applied
for this program to broaden her view andbe a leader with a flexible mindset andvarious knowledge about the world.
As Ayaka visited the Holocaust Museum
and the Japanese American National
Museum, she found that people
introduced were not famous historically but
played an important role for the society.
She came to the realization, “taking
leadership means doing what you can dofor someone else, even if it’s a small thing”.

Suzanne Basalla
Representative Director
President & CEO, U.S.-Japan Council
Henry Seiichi Takata,
Representative Director
Representative Director,
SynTech Japan Co., Ltd.

Board Members
Takashi Ohde
Advisor, Gakushuin Women’s College Institute of International Studies
Jenifer Rogers
General Counsel Asia, Asurion Japan Holdings G.K

Norie Iwamoto,Internal Auditor
Director, Assurance-Technology,
Media, and Telecom,
Price Waterhouse Coopers Arata LLC

Stephen Hiroshi Sakanashi
Director of Marketing & Global Strategy, Matchbox Technologies
Miyuki Tani
Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Capital K.K.

Board of Councilors
Board Officer

Board Members

Kathy Matsui, Chair
General Partner,
MPower Partners

Daniel Fujii
President & CEO,
Trust Capital Co., Ltd.

William Jesus Ireton
Representative Director,
Ireton Entertainment Inc.

Merle Aiko Okawara
Chairman,
DELSOLE Corporation(as of December 31, 2022)

Our appreciation to the Board of Directors and Councilors of the U.S.-Japan Council in the U.S. for their support. Their names arefound at: https://www.usjapancouncil.org/board-of-directors-us

As a leader of the next generation, Ayaka
invited the audience and said, “I would liketo urge you, once again, to think about
what each of us can do for society, andtake positive actions. Let’s work together
to build a bright and wonderful future!”

Rimpei told to audience at the conference,“Children from the countryside are
becoming adults without knowing thevastness of the world. I want them toknow and experience other communities
around the world and feel that theirown town is wonderful. That is why I
want to develop a great educational
environment for the children of Onagawa.”
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DONORS AND SUPPORT“For me, TOMODACHI is a place where I can meet new people and new opportunities, andTOMODACHI always keeps me moving in a positive direction. ”~ Honoka Kumazawa

Thank You
Sponsors

Founding Strategic Partners($100,000 - $1,000,000)($1,000,000 or more, with initial donation in 2012)

Supporters($10,000 - $100,000)
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.

KPMG AZSA LLC

Japan Association of Charitable Organizations

ExxonMobil Japan

Hayasaka Tax Accountants’ Office Co., Ltd.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Imperial Hotel, Ltd.

JACL-Sacramento Chapter to Supporter

Tricor K.K.

TOMODACHI in the Spotlight
We thank our many corporate partners
for raising the profile of the TOMODACHI
Initiative and spreading the word about theimportance of U.S.-Japan youth exchange.
ANA airplanes display the TOMODACHI logo

TOMODACHI signage throughout Haneda Airport

Implementing Partners
TOMODACHI works with many partners in order to make these life-changing experiences possible for young people. In 2023, thefollowing partners implemented programs based on TOMODACHI grants:

Strategic Partners($1,000,000 or more)

書体

Kikkoman Corporate Brand Manual

は、コーポレートブランドマーク、正式社名ロゴタイプ、関係会社名
プとの調和を図るために使用する書体です。指定書体は、和文は「モリ・ファミリー」、英文は「フルティガー・ファミリー」です。下記に例を参考に、使用状況や媒体特性を検討の上、適切な書体を選択して。なお、ＰＣ（Windows）では、「ＭＳゴシック」を代用書体として使用

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してください。指定書体は、主に、支社名、住所表記などに使用してください。
ただし、広告・広報印刷物などの本文書体についてはこれらの指定書体に限定するものではありません。

レジスターマーク

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Kikkoman Corporate Brand Manual

レジスターマークは、商標法に基づいて登録された商標（Registered Trade mark）であることを示すものです。コーポレートブランドマークに登録商標
であることを示すＲマークを表示する場合は、下記に示すタイプから展 開アイ
テムに適したものを使用してください。使用に際しては、必ず「DTPデータ」
を使用してください。

サブグラフィックエレメント

サブグラフィックエレメントは、デザイン上、キッコーマンらしさを印象深く表現する場合に使用してください。
下記に示すタイプから展開アイテムに即したパターンを選択してください。
タイプＡとタイプＢについては、指定された比率を基本に「キッコーマン・オレンジ（Kikkoman Orange）」を下に広げるアレンジが可能です。タイプＣは比率を固定とし、アレンジはしないでKikkoman Corporate Brand Manual

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ください。それぞれ、モノクロバージョンでも展開可能です。使用に際しては必ず「ＤＴＰデータ」を使用してください。

パターン

Children’s National Medical Center | Cultural Vistas | ETIC. (Entrepreneurial Training for Innovative Communities) | Fashion Instituteof Technology | General Foundation SFC Forum | The Japanese Association of the Experiment in International Living | Japan
International Cooperation Center | Jibun Mirai Club | Laurasian Institution | Lehigh University | Lumina Learning | Parsons The New
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Rice University | University of Massachusetts Boston | The Washington Center | Japanese Association for SportManagement (JASM) | LA84 Foundation | LeadOff Sports | Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd.
Kikkoman Corporate Brand Manual

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正式社名ロゴタイプを使用したタイプAとコーポレートブランドマークを使用したタイプ B があります。関係会社の展開にあたっては、それぞれの関係会社名ロゴタイプをパターンとして使用する事が可能です。使用に際しては、必ず「DTPデータ」を使用してください。

Financial

モリサワ 新ゴ・ファミリー

モリサワ 新ゴR

スタンダード版での表示

タイプ A

x
0.24x

タイプA

0.24x

目隠し用地紋パターン

Cumulative TOMODACHI Commitments by Year (USD)
U.S.-Japan Council (Consolidated)
x
0.5x
x
0.5x
x

Kikkoman Light Orange

アレンジ例

Kikkoman Orange

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リサワ 新ゴL
リサワ 新ゴM
リサワ 新ゴB
リサワ 新ゴU

最小使用サイズ

34mm

タイプ B

モディファイ版での表示

最小使用サイズx
0.34x

TOMODACHI CONTRIBUTIONS AND PLEDGES

0.34x

20mm

タイプ C

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x
0.22x

TOTAL

$898,070$1,111,000$37,019,412

445,7090

24,176,107

58,740,740

1,343,779

1,111,000

61,195,519

5,239,611

005,259,611$63,980,351$1,343,779$1,111,000$66,435,130

2022

USJC (Japan)$35,010,342

USJC (US)23,730,398

Total Contributions and Pledges

0.22x

アレンジ方法CDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
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2023-25

2011-2021

アレンジ例

フルティガー・ファミリー

rutiger 55 Roman

40°

タイプB

装飾用パターン(committed)

2x

In-kind Donations (US-Japan)x

1.3x

モノクロバージョン
例

K60%
K100%

x
0.7x
x

Total Contributions and Pledges
30°回転

x = 5〜8mm
媒体によってサイズを調整する場合は、レジスターマークの左辺と底辺ベースラインにして拡大・縮小してください。

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