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!

📨 For partnerships and sponsorships:
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.

23/02/2026

Just 1 Day Left! 🌧☀️

To grasp the clouds behind these gloomy days, join us in our event, PAG-ASA | Pag-朝.

The Philippines and Japan both lie along the Typhoon Belt and the Pacific Ring of Fire. Riddled with natural disasters, the people hold out with hope and tenacity. These struggles and aspirations become reflected in the puddles of our superstitions and beliefs. 🪄 🔮

Resilience is one thing but we are not alone in this atmosphere. Accountability must be sought from those who possess broad responsibility. ✊🏼

Our lecture-workshop aims to shed light on the scientific 🔬, mythical 🐲, and political ⚖️ aspects of Philippine and Japanese rainstorms. You may also partake in our てるてる坊主 (Teru Teru Bouzu) dollmaking activity – a collective expression of hope for sunnier days 🌤️

February 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Room 210, CAL Building

Rain–drop your registration through this form:
https://forms.gle/RrZygphBg2VXLFBq7
https://forms.gle/RrZygphBg2VXLFBq7
https://forms.gle/RrZygphBg2VXLFBq7

See you past the storm, at rainbow’s end 🌈

Pub by: Kristine Lim
Caption by: James Gabriel Sebastian

23/02/2026

🌤️ Meet our esteemed speakers for PAG-ASA | Pag-朝! 🌤️

✨ Leo Niel Jasper Sese ✨ is an MA Asian Studies student and UPCIS Lecturer, as well as a member of the UPCIS Bunraku Ensemble. He also served as UP Tomo-Kai’s President from 2022 to 2023. His deep engagement with Japanese performing arts and cultural traditions enriches our understanding of how beliefs and practices are shaped across cultures.

✨ Dr. Gerry Bagtasa ✨ earned his doctorate in Atmospheric Physics / Atmospheric Remote Sensing from Chiba University, Japan. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Physics at De La Salle University Manila and is currently a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology at the University of the Philippines. His expertise helps us better appreciate the meteorological connections between Japan and the Philippines and the realities that influence both nations.

Through their combined insights, we will explore shared meteorological phenomena, the beliefs and superstitions that emerge from them, and the political responses they inspire. ☀️

🌅 Join UP Tomo-Kai's ACLE entitled PAG-ASA | Pag-朝 on February 24, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM at CAL 210!

Rain–drop your registration through this form: ✨
🔗 https://forms.gle/RrZygphBg2VXLFBq7
🔗 https://forms.gle/RrZygphBg2VXLFBq7
🔗 https://forms.gle/RrZygphBg2VXLFBq7

Past the storm, at rainbow’s end 🌈

Pub by: Yza Ilagan & Bianca Gepte
Caption by: Julia Aiko Anasco

21/02/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞.
Here, paths converge and shadows are drawn yonder, intertwined fates woven together into a shared tapestry. 📜

Discover the stories that connect the Philippines and Japan together with the UP Philippines-Japan Friendship Club, or better known as UP Tomo-Kai through our Grand Orientation! 一緒にやりましょう！🍡☁️

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕰️ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟔:𝟎𝟎-𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦)

➢ Kindly answer the Grand Orientation RSVP form to confirm your attendance:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/UPTKAppsOrye2526B
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/UPTKAppsOrye2526B
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/UPTKAppsOrye2526B

And for those who will be unable to attend, rest assured as we will be holding a Special Orientation on February 28! Please use the same link above to sign up.

We hope to see you there… if you dare. 👻🍃
ありがとうございます〜 Maraming salamat! ૮ ˙Ⱉ˙ ა🍘

*Note: For inquiries, please contact Jordan Gumapos on fb.com/jordan.gumapos.7 or send an email at uptomokai.membership@gmail.com

Pub by Nana
Caption by Cheru

19/02/2026

𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 🌧️☀️

The Philippines and Japan both lie along the Typhoon Belt and the Pacific Ring of Fire. Riddled with natural disasters, the people hold out with hope and tenacity. These struggles and aspirations become reflected in the puddles of our superstitions and beliefs. 🪄🔮

Resilience is one thing but we are not alone in this atmosphere. Accountability must be sought from those who possess broad responsibility. ✊🏼

To grasp the clouds behind these gloomy days, UP Tomo-Kai invites you to attend our ACLE entitled 𝗣𝗔𝗚-𝗔𝗦𝗔 | 𝗣𝗮𝗴-朝.

Our lecture-workshop aims to shed light on the scientific 🔬, mythical 🐲, and political ⚖️ aspects of Philippine and Japanese rainstorms. You may also partake in our てるてる坊主 (Teru Teru Bouzu) dollmaking activity – a collective expression of hope for sunnier days 🌤️

🗓️ 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆)
⏱️ 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟭𝟬, 𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

Rain–drop your registration through this form:
https://forms.gle/RrZygphBg2VXLFBq7
https://forms.gle/RrZygphBg2VXLFBq7
https://forms.gle/RrZygphBg2VXLFBq7

Past the storm, at rainbow’s end 🌈

Pub by: Ronnie Ramirez II & Bianca Gepte
Caption by: James Gabriel Sebastian

18/02/2026

Narinig n’yo na ba? 🔥 Umiinit na naman ang pulitika! Si Sara Duterte tatakbo? Si Marcos Jr. still unaccountable?? Huh, parang mali!!

Ang ACLE 2526 presents a forum on the national situation — BALITANG BAYAN 🗞️✨

Alamin ang mga ins and outs ng ekonomiya 💰, pulitika 🏛️, at pandaigdigang sitwasyon 🌏!

Makilahok sa morning forum ng ACLE 2526!
📅 FEB 24, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Alcantara Hall, Student Union Building

14/02/2026

‎‧₊˚✿- 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆'𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 ! -✿˚₊‧

Forrest Gump once said "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." 👀 Such is the case for Valentine's Day in Japan! 🇯🇵

Valentine's Day is celebrated by the Japanese through confectionery gifts (mostly chocolates 🍫), usually given by women. In Japan, there exist 3 different types of chocolate: Honmei choco ❤️ (本命チョコ), Giri choco 🙌 (義理チョコ) and Tomo choco 💖 (友チョコ).

While Honmei choco are typically given by women to men they have romantic feelings for 🥰 (and are usually of higher quality), Giri choco are given to men whom the women share no romantic feelings for and is done purely out of politeness and appreciation. 🫂 Tomo choco on the other hand are given to other fellow female friends to highlight friendship and closeness.

But what about the boys? 🤔 Well in Japan they do too, albeit with another special day! When and what is that day you ask? Stay tuned.. 😉 Hmm, I wonder what choco I should give you〜? ૮ ˆﻌˆ ა♡

Caption by: Ivan and Ash
Pub by: Jaimie

07/02/2026

[𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠]

こんにちは, kaibigan! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و

A new semester means new faces and new memories— and we’d love for you to be part of them! In our friendship org, you’ll be sure to meet new friends in this realm… or not. 👻

If you’re interested in applying for UP Tomo-Kai this semester, kindly accomplish the form on or before 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟯 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆):
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/UPTKSensing2526B
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/UPTKSensing2526B
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/UPTKSensing2526B

‼️ Friendly reminder: This is NOT yet the actual registration form, but rather a way for us to gauge how many students are interested in applying this semester!

For inquiries, please contact Jordan Gumapos on fb.com/jordan.gumapos.7 or send an email at uptomokai.membership@gmail.com

Maraming salamat! ありがとうございます 🦊🔥

Pub by: Dave
Caption by: Cheru

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 ˂ )⸝♡

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