The TOMODACHI Initiative is a Japan-U.S. exchange program born out of reconstruction support in the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, and launched as an initiative between the U.S. Embassy in Japan and the U.S.-Japan Council. The initiative works to foster next-generation business and social leaders in Japan and the United States through educational, cultural, and leadership-training programs.
The vision behind this initiative is also closely involved with strengthening ties between the two countries and encouraging a mutual understanding and appreciation of one another's culture and history, in the hope of contributing to the realization of a more prosperous and secure world through closer international coordination. The initiative proclaims its aim to be the nurturing of a new generation – the TOMODACHI Generation of young leaders from both Japan and the United States who possess the kind of technical skills that are needed and accepted in every corner of the world, and who also have an international perspective

Daiwa House wholeheartedly concurs with this vision, and as part of its overall social contribution effort, participates in this initiative as a strategic partner*. The Company has donated US$1 million over the three years up to 2016.
From here onward, we intend to continue to foster the next generation of leaders through financial support for a variety of programs, aiming to stimulate fruitful exchange between young people in Japan and the United States.