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From March 1 to 7, 28 participants from Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and the Claremont Colleges consortium, including Pomona College, took part in the TOMODACHI KAKEHASHI Inouye Scholars Program<\/a>. Launched in 2014, the program aims to foster cultural understanding between American and Japanese university students. It also honors the legacy of Senator Daniel K. Inouye by offering participants insights into his contributions to his nation, heritage, and the U.S.-Japan relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The participants traveled to Miyagi Prefecture, visiting Kesennuma and Minamisanriku, where they learned about the resilience of the people of Tohoku and experienced a homestay. The students also explored science and innovation in Tokyo and visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 6, at Sophia University, the participants shared their action plans to disseminate what they had learned through the program in their own communities. These plans included educational workshops, booklets, and videos. One participant reflected, \u201cAs we gain more global perspectives, I realize that we have more similarities than differences.\u201d The participants also deepened their understanding of resilience and community building from the people of Tohoku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the event, USJC Board Members, Council Leaders, Watanabe Scholars, and TOMODACHI alumni attended to celebrate the scholars\u2019 fruitful learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Hideo Fukushima giving a comment to the scholars<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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