"Tomo-no-kai", or "The Group of Friends" was founded in 1930 by the subscribers of the "Fujin-no-tomo" ,or "Women's Association" magazine which was first published in 1908 by Mrs. Motoko Hani and her husband Yoshikazu dedicated to home life improvement and the needs of new families. Today the magazine is still supported by many subscribers.
The "Tomo-no-kai" plays an important role in teaching and encouraging the creation of good homes and a good society through women's home improvement activities covering subjects such as food, clothing, shelter, child rearing, and family financial management while following the principle of freedom, love, and cooperation. The "Tomo-no-kai" has branches in all parts of Japan and in overseas cities such as Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, Sacramento, New York, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Sydney. There are 193 branches altogether, with members numbering approximately 25,300.
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July 21, 2000: Life Exhibition (part 2)
July 20, 2000: A tapestry decorated
July 20, 2000: Life Exhibition opened today
July 19, 2000: Setting up the Exhibition
July 14, 2000: A rehearsal
July 4, 2000: July regular meeting and preparation (No.9)
June 30, 2000: Life Exhibition preparation (No.8)
June 27, 2000: Life Exhibition preparation (No.7)
June 22, 2000: Cookie making class
June 21, 2000: Making tapestry (No.4)
June 20, 2000: Life Exhibition preparation (No.5)
June 16, 2000:
Preparing for the Life Exhibition (No.4)
June 6:Life Exhibition preparation (No.2)
June 5-6: Making tapestry (No.3)
May 26: The first preparation meeting for Life Exhibition
May 22: The 70th anniversary of Group of Friends
May 17 2000 : Making a tapestry (part2)
March 23,2000 : Making a tapestry
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Date : December 9, 1999 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Place: 7th floor of Oita Rainbow Building
(To be closed at sold-out)
The members of Oita Branch have prepared a lot of
handcraft fancies Christmas goods.
Included are:
Sweet cookies, smock aprons for practical use, chest aprons,
luncheon mats, children toys, Christmas decorations, and more.
You can also take a rest at the tea corner. A part of the profit
will be donated to the year-end charity drive.
The Record of House Account Study Class in 1999
| What items should we make importance in our daily life? Healthy family budget is one of them. In our Group of Friends, we are working hard to improve our family budgets. "Time check" was made for a week all over the country this year as well. This will result in a better understanding of how to spend times with children and how to protect the environment in home. |
The Class was over in success. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
November 18: Study Class in Ozai district
November 17:Study Class in downtown
November 13: House Account Study at Oita Branch House
November 12: Preparation for House Account Study Class
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House Account Study by Group of Friends Tatsuno Branch
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