The Tomodachi Initiative is a public – private partnership between the U.S.-Japan Council and the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo . Born out of support for Japan ’s recovery from the Great Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011 , Tomodachi invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges as well as leadership programs
Great Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
U.S.-Japan Council