Tomodachi

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 on many occasions since, which has kept me enthralled in the […]

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 students to also have a passion for learning Japanese and about different cultural […]

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 lessons. I was fortunate to be matched with an amazing school in Japan where we […]

After maybe 15 visits to Japan I am completely addicted. My love affair started when I was a 9 year old girl and my father had a business colleague from Hiroshima visit and from that day I knew I had to visit […]

This is the great opportunity for both Japanese and Australian students to connect, make Tomodachi and share their experiences. There are so many possible way to connect though sports, arts, music, cuisine, nature […]

I think of myself as a Tomodachi of Japan, because since my family hosted our first Japanese exchange student, when I was just 9 years old, I have been in love with the Japanese language and culture. When I turned […]

For my entire life, I have always had a special connection with Japan. Growing up in Australia with a Japanese mother provided opportunities to immerse myself in two vastly different cultures. My decision to […]

I would like to visit our sister school in Osaka for 2024 visit.

My school, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic School, has been very fortunate to have a great sister school, Minoo Jiyuu Gakuen in Osaka. We […]

Japan has been part of my life for more than 30 years. I went to Japan in 1990 to work as an architect I knew virtually nothing about Japan other than a bit about Japanese architecture. When I returned to […]

I am a tomodachi of Japan because I spend every day trying to put the love of Japan into primary school students. I breath Japan without being there. Coming up with ideas to inspire the love and enjoyment that Japan inspires!

I have been a Sensei for the past nine years and have loved every minute of it. I was lucky enough to visit Japan with my husband in September 2019 (prior to COVID) and that trip has brought so much more meaning […]

Because of the wonderful Japanese experiences from being there during the Rugby World Cup in 2019 !!!!

There are almost too many features of Japan to list here. Japan has been my second home for 37 years. Don’t get me wrong, Japan has problems like all countries. Its positives far outweigh the negatives. It is […]

The depth of, and constant unearthing of, different layers of culture, language, thinking, nature, and how that integrates with Japanese society. That is why I am a Tomodachi of Japan.

There is so much to love about Japan. The food, the culture, the people and of course the Rugby! This is why I am a Tomodachi of Japan.

Detail.
Everything is done with a beautiful finite attention to detail from train tickets to gardens.
This is why I am a Tomodachi of Japan.

I love the food the most! I have so many fond food memories of Japan. Travelling around the country is easy and quick. There’s just so much to see and do. People are softly spoken, helpful and always courteous. […]

I have had amazing travel experiences in Japan. Travelling with Sporting teams and also through cultural exchanges.