UP Tomo-Kai

U.P. The organization also has trips together with the Japanese, touring them around various parts of the Philippines. Tomo-Kai to further our undertakings.

The official page of the UP Philippines-Japan Friendship Club or more popularly known as UP Tomo-Kai!

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uptomokai.linkages@gmail.com TOMO-KAI is an organization that started from the pursuit of seven students now known as the 7 SAMURAI (Deric, Eric, Alf, Kit, Gay, Flor, and Daniel) who were interested in the Japanese culture and language. With this came their desire to promote their newfound fascination to the Filipinos and also serve as instrument in fostering mutual relations and understanding between Filipinos and Japanese. For many years, we have proven our worth as a vital instrument in fostering and strengthening the better relations and understanding between Filipinos and Japanese. The organizations annual exhibits of various Filipino and Japanese arts, usually held during its anniversary, have been one of the most admired presentations in the university. The organization also conducts series of learning seminars where the members and the Japanese interact and eventually gain better awareness of each others culture. When Japanese students from Nihon Fukushi University, Takushoku University, Meiji Gakuin Daigaku, Soka Daigaku, and other Japanese schools visit, the organization makes it a point to participate with them in and entertain them through fun-filled activities and gatherings, which will make their stays memorable. Tomo-Kai also keeps in touch with U.P.s very own Japanese exchange students residing for a longer time (usually for a year) in U.P.s International Center. It is the dream of the past and present members of U.P. Moreover, these are not only concentrated on culture itself but also on the meaning of friendship. The various activities help foster amiable relations between Filipinos and Japanese, also between fellow Filipinos, specifically through Out-Reach Programs that we hold at least once a year.

12/01/2026

🎆 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🎆

Last December 11, UP Tomo-Kai gathered together for a special Year End Party to close the year! The day was filled with wonderful performances, conversations, and moments of reflection as we look back on everything we shared throughout 2025. 🥂🎉

As we start another year, we look forward to what lies ahead with renewed energy, hope, and excitement.

あけましておめでとうございます！
Wan wan! ૮₍ • ᴥ • ₎ა💗

20/12/2025

🌸 𝙐𝙋 𝙏𝙤𝙢𝙤-𝙆𝙖𝙞 @ 𝘼𝘾𝙁 🌸

And that’s a wrap! 🎶 Thank you to everyone who dropped by our booth at the Asian Culture Fest last November 29. Your lively cheers and support gave us so much energy and made our day extra special!

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the UP Department of Linguistics for making this event possible and to everyone who has supported UP Tomo-Kai throughout the year. (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)

We wish you all a joyful holiday season 🎄✨

Here's to more fun and festivities next year!
またね！⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

17/12/2025

[WORD OF THE WEEK #4]
This week’s word is 休み, which means vacation, holiday, or absence.

Example:
休みを楽しんで！
Enjoy your holiday!

Congratulations to everyone for surviving the semester! 🥳🎉 Make sure to take time to recharge and enjoy your well-deserved vacation!!

Write-up by Meg
Pub by Powder

08/12/2025

[KANJI OF THE WEEK #4]
This week’s kanji is 休, which means rest.

Some word usages include:
☕ 休む (yasumu) - to have a break
⛔ 休館 (kyuukan) - closure (of a library or museum)

Don't forget to take some time to rest and take care of yourself, especially this finals season! 🙏

Write-up by Meg
Pub by Cheru

06/12/2025

As tomorrow approaches, learners of different levels are preparing to finally face the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Their countless hours of reading essays, memorizing kanji and vocabulary, and listening to various conversations will come into use during this arduous exam. With this, Tomo-Kai wishes everyone taking the JLPT good luck, and trust that your hard work will pay off! ☆彡

上空めがけて、大きな声を張り上げろう！ Aim for the skies and raise your voice loud!　(≧◇≦)

05/12/2025

[WORD OF THE WEEK #3]
This week’s word is 囚人, which means prisoner.

Example:
逃走した囚人はまだ捕まっていない。
The prisoner who escaped is still at large.

A 囚人 isn’t always behind bars. Sometimes it’s someone trapped by circumstances, routines, or even their own fears.

Write-up by Haru
Pub by Powder

03/12/2025

🥐 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬’ 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝟐𝟓𝟐𝟔𝐀 🥐

Last November 20, our latest applicant batch Panko rose up to the occasion and organized a wonderful culminating night for the organization. The games, performances, and dough-lightful energy they brought were truly a recipe for success 🥰🍞

Thank you for your loaf-ly company ^^

Inugiri is very proud of you!
Pan pan! 🥖૮₍ • ᴥ • ₎ა🥖

Art by Leda
Panko Logo by Dave
Documentation by Leda, Faye, Zion

01/12/2025

🦖✨ ほほ～い！𝑨 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒚 !~ ✨🦖

🎬 Crayon Shinchan: Our Dinosaur Diary is finally screening in the Philippines at Robinsons Movieworld from December 3 to 15, 2025.

The 31st Shinchan feature film has been winning over audiences worldwide with its mix of laughter, chaos, and touching moments, showcasing special vocal appearances of renowned and talented artists, Nana Mizuki and Takumi Kitamura! 💛

Catch the screening in select Robinsons Mall branches: Galleria, Manila, Magnolia, Antipolo, GenTrias, Malolos, Gapan, Calasiao, Santiago, Tuguegarao, Naga, Jaro, Galleria Cebu, Iligan, and Opus.

🎟️ More details about Tickets and availability can be accessed through the official Robinsons Movieworld channels.

See you on the 3rd, みんな~
◝(˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) ◜♡

26/11/2025

𝙎𝘼𝙉 aabot ang 20 pesos mo?
𝙎𝘼𝙉damakmak na palaro at pakitang gilas ang mararana𝙎𝘼𝙉 sa Asian Culture Festival! ... san

⏰ WHEN: November 29, 2025 (Saturday); 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍WHERE: Palma Hall Parking

Drop by UP Tomo-Kai’s kyawaii idolic booth for fun Kendama challenges, sweet matcha treats, cute merch surprises, Omikuji Fortune Telling, and a dash of Idol Tierlisting Chaos~ Also, make sure to catch our very own Traditional Dance Troupe’s performance that will surely liven up your day! 💫

See you all there! (˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ )

25/11/2025

𝙋𝙊𝙑: 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙅𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙐𝙋 𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙣 👀👀👀

You can learn to apply more Japanese culture by joining UP Tomo-Kai in the upcoming Asian Culture Festival! ✨✨✨🌸

We hope to see you there!!! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

⏰ WHEN: November 29, 2025 (Saturday); 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Palma Hall Parking

Drop by UP Tomo-Kai’s kyawaii idolic booth for fun Kendama challenges, cute merch surprises, Omikuji Fortune Telling, and a dash of Idol Tierlisting Chaos~ Also, make sure to catch our very own Traditional Dance Troupe’s performance that will surely liven up your day! 💫

Video by: Reiji
Song used: スパークル (Sparkle) by RADWIMPS

24/11/2025

[KANJI OF THE WEEK #3]
This week’s kanji is 囚, which means imprisonment.

Some word usages include:
🔒 囚われる (torawareru) – to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be arrested
⚖️ 死刑囚 (shikeishuu) – criminal condemned to death; convict on death row

Look closely at 囚: The kanji 囚 illustrates imprisonment of the 人 (person) inside the radical 囗 (enclosure). Easy to remember, right?

Write-up by Haru
Pub by Cheru

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