TOMODACHI INTITIATIVE

20 ANNUAL REPORT21

“TOMODACHI is my motivation. Connecting with many people in TOMODACHI
has always given me courage, inspiration, ideas, and knowledge to keep mygoals in mind and make my dream come true.”

Fostering Future Leaders~ Momoko Tajima

Dear Friends,
In this 2021 annual report, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the U.S.Japan Council reflect on the achievements and trajectory of the pastyear—and the past decade—of the TOMODACHI Initiative, a publicprivate partnership that has become one of the most enduring andvibrant outcomes of the recovery and rebuilding efforts following theGreat East Japan Earthquake.
Since its inception, TOMODACHI has offered educational and cultural
exchanges and leadership training to more than 9,800 young Japaneseand American students – giving them opportunities to build friendships
across the Pacific, empowering them with the global mindset andnecessary skills to contribute to and thrive in an enormously challenging
world, and solidifying the bilateral relationship for the future.
In 2021, while travel continued to be severely limited, TOMODACHI
stayed on course by hosting a number of programs online, including
a newly established one focusing on Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) in the Tohoku region, and alumni programs covering a wide
variety of themes. On March 11, the U.S.-Japan Council, along withmany partner organizations, hosted a commemoration of the 10th
anniversary of the earthquake. We were proud to see two TOMODACHI
alumni join current and former ambassadors and other distinguishedspeakers in highlighting the revitalization of Tohoku, the resilience of the
U.S.-Japan relationship, and their confidence in the future.
Just as Operation Tomodachi transformed the spirit of friendshipbetween the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Forces into acoordinated, humanitarian relief effort, the TOMODACHI Initiative has
been a transformative, collaborative program developing a “TOMODACHI
Generation” of leaders. Alumni have started new businesses andpartnerships or found other ways to make their voices heard. As one
alumnus noted in a keynote speech at USJC’s Next Generation Summit
2021, “We all have influence, every day, every time we buy something,
every time we have a conversation, we have a huge influence on thosearound us…Let’s get out of the mindset that we’re future leaders, we’recurrent leaders.”
We are extremely grateful to the Government of Japan, the founders,donors, implementing partners, and other organizations and individuals
who united behind a shared vision to restore hope and meaning to thelives of young people in the crucible of tragedy. Eleven years later, theU.S. Embassy and the U.S.-Japan Council remain as committed as everto strengthening the U.S. Japan-relationship and supporting the next
generation of leaders through TOMODACHI.

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
from the Government of Japan.
Born out of support for Japan’srecovery from the Great East Japan
Earthquake, TOMODACHI invests inthe next generation of Japanese andAmerican leaders through educationaland cultural exchanges, as well as
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
to provide immediate humanitarianrelief to the Tohoku region. Building
upon this cooperation and spirit offriendship, the United States andJapan launched the TOMODACHI
Initiative. TOMODACHI is led by the
U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the U.S.Japan Council, a tax-exempt non-profit
organization, and is supported by theGovernment of Japan, corporations,organizations, and individuals from theUnited States and Japan.

Our Vision

We seek to foster a “TOMODACHI
Generation” of young American andJapanese leaders who are committed
to and engaged in strengthening
U.S.-Japan relations, appreciate eachother’s countries and cultures, andpossess the global skills and mindsets
needed to contribute to and thrive ina more cooperative, prosperous, andsecure world.

Our Future

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 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 and gain exposure toeach other’s countries.
Cultural Programs in sports, music,
and the arts provide gateways forJapanese and Americans to learn
about and develop enduring interestin each other’s cultures.
Leadership Programs help the next
generation of entrepreneurs and young
leaders develop skills and expertisethat will guide them towards success.
Alumni Programs provide
TOMODACHI alumni with the skills,
opportunities, and confidence
to achieve their dreams while
becoming the next generation ofcross-cultural leaders.

The TOMODACHI Journey
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.
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Rahm Emanuel
U.S. Ambassador to Japan
U.S. Embassy, Tokyo
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Suzanne Basalla
President & CEO
U.S.-Japan Council

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSTOMODACHI J&J
Disaster Nursing
Training Program

Established in 2015, the program aims to deepen nursing
students’ knowledge of disaster nursing. Despite being held
virtually this year, the three programs, the Pre-Trip Seminars,
the U.S. Study Tour, and Post-Trip Seminar, were all held in their
original format. The eight selected participants felt energize andmotivated toward their future success and broadened the fieldof disaster nursing.

Engaging Partners
for Enduring Impact

TOMODACHI Lawson
High School Women
Career Mentoring
Program in Tohoku

The TOMODACHI Initiative’s Strategic Partners provide continuous support that positively impacts the
Building the TOMODACHI
lives of participants through customized programs offering life-changing opportunities.
In 2021, 268
Generation: Morgan Stanley
participants, ranging from middle school students to young professionals,Ambassadors
took part in Program
our StrategicPartner programs.
These unique programs offer participants the opportunity to gain global expertise and leadership skills,
while building lasting relationships and connections. Even after the programs are complete, these diverse
alumni of the “TOMODACHI Generation” remain engaged and empowered through their participation inalumni events, workshops, and programs.

This five-month long online program supports the careerdevelopment of 1st and 2nd-year female high school
students from Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima prefectures.
Through workshops, interaction with international students
and professionals, and making presentations to their peers,
this program boosts students’ futures and supports thedevelopment of leaders in the Tohoku region.

TOMODACHI MUFG
International Exchange
ProgramThis year’s program was held virtually among junior and highschool students from the Tohoku region. Studying abroad
virtually, and immersing themselves in the history of JapaneseAmericans, allowed them to gain global skills and confidence.
Interacting with families living in California, and developing selfintroduction videos in English encouraged them to learn more
English and continue their endeavors as global leaders.

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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
to foster next generation leaders
seeking to revitalize the Tohoku region,
especially its tourism industry. Training
programs in Japan and the UnitedStates enabled participants to revitalize
and rediscover the charms of theirlocal communities. Engaging with local
students in the U.S. also led to thedevelopment of unique projects for theirown communities.

This entrepreneurship program wascreated to empower youth to develop
Japan’s future after the Great East Japan
Earthquake. Being held online, students
worked in groups to create their own
business plans to see their ideas become
reality. At the end of the program, they
took part in an online conference,
presenting their business plans toentrepreneurs and program officials.

This year’s program included aneight-session online boot camp whereparticipants discussed key concepts
such as career selection and critical
workplace skills. This allowed students
to have enriching discussions eventhough they were unable to travel due
to COVID-19. The support of the alumni
and professionals from Morgan Stanleyin Japan bolstered the program andempowered participants.

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 ofCalifornia, Berkeley. Interaction, observation, and cultural
exposure help them to develop an insight into how they can
support their own hometowns.

TOMODACHI FamilyMart SDGs Leadership
Program in Tohoku-Beyond Tohoku toJapan, and Finally, theWorldThis five-month long program was conducted virtually, targeting
youths who are keen on confronting challenges in the Tohoku
area. It was divided into three parts: Tohoku Academy to
Support Each Other, Action Course, and Tohoku Special Liveto Support Each Other. Participants met peers in the area, took
action, made presentations, and joined live broadcasts, all tied
to having a sustainable impact in the region.

TOMODACHI MetLife
Women’s Leadership
ProgramThis ten-month long program was held virtually across Osaka,
Tokyo, Fukuoka, Naha, and Sapporo, with sessions on
mentorship, leadership style, the U.S. trip, and group projects.
Participants gained essential skills such as self-awareness,collaboration, pay it forward, global perspective, and resilience,
all of which will benefit them in the workplace of the future.

TOMODACHI
Sumitomo Corporation
Scholarship ProgramThis year-long study abroad program was created for ten
selected participants in need of financial aid. In July, all of thescholars attended the awards ceremony and shared their goals
for their study abroad. Participants and alumni of this program
have strengthened the relationship between the United States
and Japan and set an example on how to be globally minded
leaders.

TOMODACHI-UNIQLO
FellowshipThis program offers the next generation of business and fashion
leaders in Japan a top U.S. graduate education in fashion.
In 2021, in spite of the challenges associated with studying
during the COVID-19 pandemic, three students completed theprogram and graduated.

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PARTICIPANT VOICESGENERAL FUND PROGRAMS

Unshakeable Impact
During the Pandemic

Developing Cross
Cultural Leaders
Contributions from donors at the Sponsor and Supporter levels fund a wide range of TOMODACHI programs,
including educational exchanges, leadership development programs, and cross-cultural programs. In 2021, four
diverse programs were carried out through the General Fund Programs, providing 83 participants the opportunity
to deepen their understanding of both countries, as well as their own leadership style.

TOMODACHI
KAKEHASHI Inouye
Scholars Program

TOMODACHIInternship Program

In 2021, this program held an online debriefing session withfive American college students who completed their internshipprogram in Japan. The support of the U.S. Embassy and Temple
University, Japan Campus (TUJ) allowed participants to share theirexperiences of gaining skills, learning about Japanese culture,and life in Japan.

Howard University and Oklahoma’s Northeastern University pairedwith Keiwa College and Hokkaido University. Students learned
about traditional topics related to indigenous culture, allowing
them to explore the history of Japan. Group presentations andsmall discussions enabled students to deepen their knowledge
on culture and about each other.

TOMODACHI Story
Jam for Youth with
Disabilities

2021 Demographics

This digital storytelling and leadership program was held forten young Japanese and American professionals and students
with disabilities. Guest lecturers such as disabled journalists,social media influencers, advocates, and activists all shared theirexperiences and encouraged youths to bring change, asking themto share their stories to the world.

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75% Female

81% Japan
19%

24%
75%

1%

Gender

11%

81%

56%

Origin

Japan

44%

53%

Mayuko Fujii

Until I participated in the TOMODACHI
program, I avoided thinking about theexperiences of the Great East Japan
Earthquake. However, by joining the
program, I wanted to face the experiencesthat I had long been holding before I started
my career, to be a better professional.

I learned that it is most important topresent why the story should be told,
more so than how you deliver the story.
During the program, when I delved
deeper into the story I wanted to tell, I
was convinced that what I wanted toconvey was the issue of “intersectionality”
for people with disabilities in Japan andthe United States. I translate this word
as “intersecting identities” in Japanese.
For example, suppose a person standing
in the middle of an intersection isabout to be run over by a bus called“sex discrimination” coming from one
direction. In that case, the person is
likely to be run over by another car
called “discrimination against disabilities”
coming from another direction. It refers
to an experience that makes you feelthat way. However, all of these identities
are also the pride of the person. As formyself, I was nervous because it was myfirst time speaking in front of everyone,
but I was able to have a conversation ina safe place, which gave me confidence.

“I came to realize thatanyone can be a leader
and change the world
for a better place.”

I was unable to do everything I had to,
and wanted to do with the program due
to my busy college schedule. I was always
disappointed by the fact that I could
not do everything perfectly. However,through the program, I came to realizethat I did not have to aim for perfection. I
gained skills to do what I had to do whileknowing my limitations. I cherish thislesson, now that I started my career as anurse, doing my best in a new, unfamiliar
setting. TOMODACHI, for me, is a place
where you can connect with people,
respect each other, learn, and grow.

This program offers internship opportunities and cultural andleadership programing for Japanese female university students.
Virtual workshop and sessions allowed them to get ready for
their in-person internships, research groups, complete a personal
development tool, and preparation for living and conducting
research in the United States.

53% University

Noah Ohashi“I found my confidence
through experiencing the
TOMODACHI program,which allowed themembers to exchange
their opinions with respectand mutual agreement.”

TOMODACHI-STEM
Women’s Leadershipand Research
Program

56% Non-Tohoku

Shuri Fujiwara“I want to create thefuture of Japan and theUnited States with a story
that only I can tell.”

The repercussions of the COVID-19
pandemic spread during the time when I
was graduating from junior high school.
The school was immediately closed,
and my whole high school life had been
impacted. The planned international
training got cancelled and my chances
to use English were very limited. I rarely
used English in my daily life, but throughthe TOMODACHI program, I was able
to interact with people from the UnitedStates. I genuinely enjoyed the time
I spent with them. In addition, before
I joined the program, I had always
thought leadership was a trait that
one had to be born with. However, bylearning about the history of JapaneseAmerican during the program, I came torealize that anyone can be a leader andchange the world for a better place.

“TOMODACHI increased
my choices to enhance
my life more and more.”

0.1%

Age
36%

FemaleMale

Non-binary

Japan

USA

Rest of Japan

TohokuUniversity

High School

Young Professional
Middle School56%

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ALUMNI PROGRAMS & EVENTS“Part of our charge as the TOMODACHI Generation is to redefine the future of U.S.-Japan
relations but also empower other young people to break down barriers and use their voices.”~ Tristan Norman

Alumni Highlights

TOMODACHI Regional Impact
for Social Empowerment (RISE)
Leadership Program

TOMODACHI Generation
Global Leadership
Academy

Next
Generation
SummitThis program was created to reunite,empower, and inspire the TOMODACHI
alumni in six regions of Japan. With theprogram being held virtually in 2021,
the event kicked off with a threeday virtual orientation in March withgroup discussions, guest speakers,
and insights from previous leadersand mentors. Followed by a welcome
event in June, the program, “Looking
Back, Looking Forward: Exploring
Opportunities for Social Impact AcrossJapan” was held in July with over 100
participants. In December, the Alumni
Regional Framework Theme Event washeld on the second day of the Next
Generation Summit 2021, with the
expansion of the program to the U.S.

Established in 2013, this three-weekalumni program was conductedvirtually this year. Aimed mainly for
the Tohoku TOMODACHI alumni thathave studied in the United States,
high school anduniversity students
gathered together online, strengthening
their decision-making skills in thetimes of crisis and sustainability.
This program was divided into three
sessions, concluding with a grouppresentation at the end. Throughout
the program, there were cultural
exchange sessions with students fromthe American School in Japan, leadersfrom Tohoku sharing pivotal points intheir careers with difficult decisions,and many guests and alums joining
the presentation given by the GLA
participants.

This two-day program titled, “Ideas
to Action: Breaking Barriers for a
Sustainable Community with Enduring
Value,” was held in December andis a part of the U.S.-Japan Council’s
2021 Signature Series. Conductedvirtually, the TOMODACHI alumni,
U40 members, Watanabe Scholars all
joined to share their ideas about thesignificance in their generation. While
discussing the U.S.-Japan relationship,participants got the chance to choose
from three panel discussions: Climate
Change & Sustainability, Inclusion &Diversity, and Education Reform & Youth
Empowerment. This two-day program
enabled participants to broaden theirperspective on their future.

OngoingEngagement
In 2021, TOMODACHI implemented more than 50 programs and events with over 1000 alumni participants.
Diverse programs were executed in 2021, with an increase in the community platform and overall engagement.
Some notable events included the Global Leadership Academy, Next Generation Summit, RISE Leadership
Program, and TOMO-KIN Gatherings, as well as regional events with the U.S. Embassy and Consulates and theEmbassy of Japan.
2021 marked the 10th year since the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011. Reflecting on
this, TOMODACHI has hosted many events and programs commemorating this disastrous day. To begin with, on March
10th the U.S.-Japan Council and other partner organizations hosted an event to honor the lost lives in the disasterand to discuss the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance. In another event, Unshakable Friendship: Remembrance of 3.11,
Tohoku alumni spoke at multiple events all around the U.S. including San Francisco and Washington D.C. Alumni fromTohoku shared their thoughts and memories of the earthquake and efforts they are making in the recovery of theirhometowns. In addition to these events, the 10th anniversary of the TOMODACHI Initiative was commemorated in New
York. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of TOMODACHI, two alumni from the Tohoku region gave a speech reflecting
on their experiences at TOMODACHI. TOMODACHI alumni programs were made possible through the generous support
from The Prudential Foundation.
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.

Additional 2021 Alumni Programs
TOMODACHI Alumni Internship Program | U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board Meetings | Career Talks | TOMO-KIN Gatherings

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Hinako Murakami“I believe that all of us in TOMODACHI
community can give back.”“It is my dream to become a bridge
between Japan and the U.S.”

Kazuki Oshiro is passionate about developing sustainable
tourism in Okinawa and creating an environment that is “goodto live in and good to visit.” He studied tourism in Hawai’ifor one year through the TOMODACHI program. Utilizing
what he has learned in the United States, he aspires to move
Okinawa’s unique tourism resources from quantity to quality.
His vision is to be a bridge between Japan and the U.S. in lightof people-to-people exchanges and tourism.

Hinako Murakami was in sixth grade when her hometown,
Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture, was damaged by the2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Many foreigners cameto her town for relief support. She found it challenging tocommunicate in English with them. At that time, she could noteven say “thank you”. This experience lit her passion to study
English, and after joining a TOMODACHI program in her highschool, she flew to California to study abroad.

How has your experience in the TOMODACHI program
impacted your career and current activities?
The most important thing was that my way of thinking andperception of things has changed dramatically. The people I met
though the program allowed me to broaden my antennae insteadof remaining passive and to not be afraid of failure. I was able toexperience firsthand what is needed for tourism in Okinawa.

What did you learn from the TOMODACHI program?
In the program, I learned about leadership, community service,
and community empowerment. After losing so many things in the
Great East Japan Earthquake, the TOMODACHI program helped
me turn this into an experience to send out more information andbuild bridges around the world.

What does TOMODACHI mean to you?
TOMODACHI means many things to me. One is a place where
we can improve and inspire each other, and the other is a driving
force that motivates us. In particular, I feel that many of the alumni
who have participated in the TOMODACHI program have an
insatiable appetite for personal growth and every time I meet withthem, I am inspired and motivated.
What advice or message would you like to give to students,
young professionals, or other alumni?
While participating in the TOMODACHI program, I was very
impressed by the word “giving back.” I hope that all alumni canwork together to become a person who can give back. I would
be happy if I could support the new cohort who are going toparticipate in the future TOMODACHI programs.

What are your future goals?
While attending community college in California, I visited aJapanese restaurant in Irvine. What surprised me was that they
served mackerel from Ishinomaki, my hometown. This inspired me
to contribute to my hometown’s fishing industry and think about
ways I could help spread the delicious seafood of Ishinomaki. It
was fate. This experience made me want to become a bridge
between Japan and the U.S.
Please leave a message for others who might join the
TOMODACHI program.
I encourage you to step out to the world with confidence. By
doing so, you too can broaden your horizons and bring backmany experiences. I hope each of you will break your own barriersand change the world as well as your hometown.

Kekoa Erber“The most significant takeaway from theprogram was how I was able to discover
the way I could contribute to U.S.-Japan
relations.”
Kekoa’s passion and interests in Asia and U.S.-Japan relations
come from having extended families in Hawaii, Okinawa,
and China. After joining the TOMODACHI program, he wasinspired to develop a deeper understanding of security issues
with a regional focus on East Asia. He is currently pursuing
his master’s degree in Security Policy Studies, researching on
Asian security and international affairs.
What did you learn from the program?
The most significant takeaway from the program was how I
was able to discover the way I could contribute to U.S.-Japan
relations. The program allowed me to clearly see what I can
do to contribute to the U.S.-Japan relationship. I was also able
strengthen my networking skills by connecting with many great
people in the program and utilizing the skills used in my academic
career to help connect other people.
What are your future ambitions and how do you view the
future of U.S.-Japan relations?
My most immediate goal is to finish my master’s degree and apply
my interests in security policy, government relations, Asia and U.S.Japan relations to my career. Applying what I have learned, I also
want to continue learning more about the legislative process in the
United States and work with governments to create better policies.
What does TOMODACHI mean to you?
To me, TOMODACHI means community. Meeting people brings
opportunities and creates connections and friendships of a similarinterest. TOMODACHI is a community I am happy to be a part ofand want to continue to advance.

Samsara Counts“My TOMODACHI experience really propelled
me to pursue ethics and technology”
Samsara Counts is a software engineer, researcher, anddiversity in tech advocate and has received awards for her
research regarding fairness in artificial intelligence. In the
TOMODACHI program, she visited Okinawa with her peers inuniversity and it pushed her to pursue the use of technology forpeace and justice.
How did the TOMODACHI program impact you?
Seeing and hearing the damages caused by the war [World War Ⅱ]
solidified my passion for ethical technology and mitigating harms
caused by technology. After the Okinawa trip, I was inspired topursue computer science and became interested in fairness andaccountability research. My TOMODACHI experience really propelled
me to pursue ethics and technology.
What’s your future vision?
In the immediate future, I want to keep up with my friends that I met
through the TOMODACHI program. On the larger scale, I want to be a
researcher who interacts with international collaborators and works
with researchers in Japan and all over the world. I would also liketo inform the U.S.-Japan and the U.S. transatlantic foreign policies
about technology.
Any advice for the new generation, including those who areinterested in technology?
Honestly, I would say to put yourself out there. Life is short and you
should not let worries inhibit you from following your passions andthings that you are interested in. This is especially true when it comesto technology because the Internet has a wealth of resources to learn
about practically every topic. Never be afraid to take those few baby
steps toward something you are interested in.

Do we have another photo of Hinako
Murakami?

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Who are the
TOMODACHI Generation?

The U.S.-Japan Council (U.S.) and the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) work in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo toimplement 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.

Leadership

71% Leadership 28%

CareerMore women
have taken up
our leadership
opportunities.

1%
Female12%23%
Career10%
19%
Business

Male

Most alumni are
35% working in, or areinterested in going
into, business.

Education

Non Profit

Non-binary

Government

23-29

Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Youth empowerment and education reform.
Leadership, management, and governance.

Average age ofcurrent alumni.

Alumni Action

32%

25%

Board of Directors
Board Officers
Suzanne Basalla, Representative Director
President and CEO, U.S.-Japan Council

Royanne K. Doi, Representative Director
Corporate Governance Specialist

Ryuichi Katayama, Internal Auditor

Board Members

Other

TOP 3 areas of interest

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 two organizations are separate
entities, each governed by an independent Board of Directors, which work closely together in the administration of TOMODACHI.

17%

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

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

Gary Moriwaki
Partner, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP

Miyuki Tani
Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Capital K.K.

Takashi Ohde
Advisor, Gakushuin Women’s College Instituteof International Studies

Henry Takata
Representative Director, SynTech Japan Co., Ltd.

Board of Councilors
Board Officer

Board Members

Kathy Matsui, Chair
General Partner,
MPower Partners

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

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

Merle Aiko Okawara
Chairman, DELSOLE
Corporation(as of December 31, 2021)

Our appreciation to the Board of Directors and Councilors of the U.S.-Japan Council in the U.S. for their support. Their names are found at:of alumni decided on acareer or field of study

started a new
project or business.

29

started volunteering

27

asked for a mentor or
became one themself

40

started a new project orbusiness

51

decided on a career orfield of study

asked for a mentor or becamea mentor for someone else

61

pursued language
studies51

decided to work or study
abroadSurvey sample: 194 Alumni respondents. (July 1 to August 1, 2021)
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https://www.usjapancouncil.org/board-of-directors-us|

https://www.usjapancouncil.org/board-of-councilors

92

learned more about theirown or other culture

16

decided to change careeror field of study

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that I can only begin to understand.”~ Mikka Kei Macdonald

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Founding Strategic Partners

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Supporters$10,000 - $100,000

ExxonMobil Japan

Imperial Hotel, Ltd.

KPMG AZSA LLC

Hayasaka Tax Accountants’
Office Co., Ltd.

Japan Association ofCharitable Organizations

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

ANA airplanes display the TOMODACHI logo

TOMODACHI signage throughout Haneda Airport

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.

Strategic Partners

関係会社名ロゴタイプ

関係会社名ロゴタイプは、名刺や封筒、便箋、サイン等、正式社名表示が必要な際に使用するものです。最小使用サイズは、下記に示すサイズを原則とします。
使用に際しては必ず「ＤＴＰデータ」を使用してください。本マニュアルに含
まれていない新たな関係会社名ロゴタイプの開発については、英文指定書体「Frutiger 55 Roman」を使用して作成してください。コーポレートブランド

関係会社表記Implementing Partners($1,000,000 or more)

Kikkoman Corporate Brand Manual

A.01.06b

マークを用いずにキッコーマングループの一員であることを示す必要がある際は、下記に示す関係会社表記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。

最小使用サイズ

13mm

指定書体

指定書体は、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
ロゴタイ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
サワ 新ゴ・ファミリー」、英文は「フルティガー・ファミリー」です。下記に示す書体例を参考に、使用状況や媒体特性を検討の上、適切な書体を選択してください。なお、
ＰＣ（Windows）では、「ＭＳゴシック」を代用書体として使用

和文

Kikkoman Corporate Brand Manual

A.01.07

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。

モリサワ 新ゴ・ファミリー

モリサワ 新ゴR

レジスターマーク

モリサワ 新ゴL
モリサワ 新ゴM
モリサワ 新ゴB
モリサワ 新ゴU

13mm

A.01.08

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。

スタンダード版での表示

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最小使用サイズ

34mm

モディファイ版での表示

19mm

20mm
13mm

英文

17mm

20mm

20mm

26mm

28mm

タイプ A

x
0.24x

Kikkoman Corporate Brand Manual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

Kikkoman Corporate Brand Manual

パターンは、正式社名ロゴタイプやコーポレートブランドマークを一定の基準で繰り返して地模様としたものです。封筒の目隠し用地紋や包装紙等に使用してください。パターンには、
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

タイプA

0.24x

A.01.10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。

目隠し用地紋パターン
x
0.5x
x
0.5x
x

Kikkoman Light Orange

Financial

40°

Kikkoman Orange

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

タイプ B

最小使用サイズ

A.01.09

Children’s National Medical Center | Cultural Vistas | ETIC. (Entrepreneurial Training for Innovative Communities) | Fashion Institute ofTechnology | 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 School for Design |Rice University | Temple University | University of Massachusetts Boston | The Washington Center |サブグラフィックエレメント

アレンジ例

あいうえおアイウエオ0123456789

関係会社名ロゴタイプ

TOMODACHI works with many partners in order to make these life-changing experiences possible for young people. In 2021, thefollowing partners implemented programs based on TOMODACHI grants:

x
0.34x

0.34x

アレンジ例

TOMODACHI CONTRIBUTIONS AND PLEDGES

2011-20202022-24

TOTAL$353,193
543,808
897,001$902,564
450,000
1,352,564$35,912,905
24,180,398
60,093,303

0$897,001

20,000$1,372,564

5,259,611$65,352,914

2021

フルティガー・ファミリー

Frutiger 55 RomanABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz(&$1234567890.,'";:+-_=*%!?)
Frutiger 45 Light
Frutiger 65 Bold
Frutiger 75 Black

USJC (Japan)
USJC (US)
Total Contributions and Pledges

タイプ C
アレンジ方法

x
0.22x

0.22x

タイプB

K60%

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。

In-kind Donations (US-Japan)
Total Contributions and Pledges$34,657,149
23,186,590
57,843,739

2x
x

1.3x

モノクロバージョン
例

装飾用パターン

K100%

x
0.7x
x

5,239,611$63,083,350

30°回転

x = 5〜8mm(committed)

28mm

13

28mm

24mm

14