Welcome to Connect Tomodachi

Welcome to Connect Friends

The #1 community for connecting people between Australia and Japan

Sport – Language – Adventure – Culture – STEM – Music – Special Interest Groups

Over 20,000 students from 611 classes across Australia and Japan participated in the 2021 version of Connect Tomodachi.

Pick Your Passion

…and find it in Japan

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Who are we

Thank you to the following supporters of Connect Tomodachi

Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan

The stories behind the passion

Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan

Susie Allan

My relationship started with Japan in the 80s while visiting a small town in the countryside. From that time friendships were extended to me and…
Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan

Margo Whittle

As a Tomodachi of Japan, I enjoy sharing my passion for Japan via activities both online and face to face. I wish to encourage my…
Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan

Robbie

I am passionate about being Sensei in my small P-6 school. I love being able to share my adventures and experiences of Japan in my…
Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan
Tina McCarthy
Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan
Kaori
Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan
Belinda Schmitt
Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan
Yumiko Dark
Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan
Yuta Masuda
Why I am a Tomodachi of Japan
Robbie-san
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Why JAPAN – WHY US Japan Experience

There is some interesting catchphrases when it comes to Japan. ”Only in Japan”. “You couldn’t make it up” If it doesn’t exist in Japan, it…
Featured

Knox Rugby Tour 2019

Throughout the COVID pandemic it has become clear that the value of sports and overseas sports tour is incredibly important to the development of youth.…
Featured

Connect Tomodachi at Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

Connect Tomodachi was born a year or so before the Rugby World Cup in Japan and really found its feet leading into and during the…
Culture
The Kings School – Mt Fuji Eco Tour
Adventure/Eco Tourism
ART, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN – Robert Day
Culture
Sydney University – Sumo Champions Stable Visit
Culture
A language immersion in Japan
Culture
The ultimate school adventure tour – Duke of Edinburgh in JAPAN
Culture
Cranbrook School – Northeast Sports and Social Justice Immersion Tour