US- JAPAN COUNCIL

Usjc's next gen programs for students and alumni include several key components:the tomodachi initiative supports programs in educational exchange and leadership development that invest in the next generation of future japanese and americans global leaders. The initiative raises funds from contributors in the u.s. And japan. Toshizo watanabe endowed scholarship fund, the tomodachi toshizo watanabe leadership program, and the mineta ambassadors program (together, the funds). These funds, some of which are endowed, were created to provide study abroad scholarships and experiences to american and japanese students who demonstrate leadership potential and financial need.