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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News and Views

Culture

Cranbrook School – Northeast Sports and Social Justice Immersion Tour

Cranbrook School – North East Japan Sports and Social Justice Immersion Tour Rugby World Cup year in 2019 brought a lot of enquiries from different…
Culture

A language immersion in Japan

BE JAPAN!! As we exit the pandemic more and more schools are preparing to visit Japan. Did you know that Japanese is the most popularly…
About

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
Connect Tomodachi at Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
Culture
Sydney University – Sumo Champions Stable Visit
Culture
The Kings School – Mt Fuji Eco Tour
Education
Environmentally Sustainable Goals and School Tours to Japan
Culture
Adam Liaw, Japanese Food Immersion – 2019
Featured
Knox Rugby Tour 2019