Join us at the Sister City Friendship Dinner, the Sebastopol World Friends’ annual tradition where the community gathers together to celebrate Sebastopol's sister cities, their cultures, and our work for world peace.

The Consulates General of Japan in San Francisco & Los Angeles, together with the California-Japan Sister Cities Network (CJSCN), are co-hosting this workshop and reception for all individuals involved in California-Japan sister city relationships. Make sure to include your students and other younger folks!

Please join the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association for an evening of Japanese food, entertainment and moon viewing.

Please join us for a fun-filled event, comprising good food, including beer and sake, live stage performances, exhibits and demonstrations, hands-on participation in tea ceremony, calligraphy, origami, games and activities for all.

Huntington Beach Sister City Association is hosting a Kai Tai Tuna-cutting Ceremony & All-you-can-eat Sushi event on Tuesday, September 9, from 6:30-9:30 pm at Fisherman’s Table restaurant (7391 Warner Ave, Suite G, Huntington Beach).

We are delighted to announce that our Kishiwada Welcome Dinner is just around the corner! Please join us on on Friday, August 22—a special evening dedicated to celebrating friendship, cultural exchange, and the cherished connection between our communities.

The 3rd Annual Mendocino Obon Festival will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Mendocino Art Center lawns between 12 pm and 4 pm.

The Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities organization and City of Cupertino will host a Bell Ringing for World Peace ceremony to commemorate 80 years of peace since the bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Toyokawa.

At 16:00 on 15 May 2025 the San Carlos Sister City Association will dedicate a building wide mural in Sister City Lane celebrating the relationship with Omura, Nagasaki, Japan with which we have had a high school student exchange for almost two decades.

Join us at our annual tradition where friends and supporters gather and celebrate our community, our sister cities and their cultures, and our work for world peace. Enjoy food and cultural entertainment from Japan and Ukraine, where Sebastopol has our two sister cities: Takeo and Chyhyryn. We will be returning to our pre-pandemic format, with additional dishes and treats to complement our famous sushi rolls and borshch, to make it a dinner.

Are you curious about how learning Japanese can open doors to study abroad opportunities, scholarships, careers, and international experiences? Join our free online panel event on Wednesday, December 4 to learn about the many ways Japan awaits you!

Please join the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association for an evening of Japanese food, entertainment and moon viewing.

On October 5, 2024, the Santa Cruz Sister City Committee will host a 50th anniversary celebration of the Santa Cruz and Shingu, Japan sister city relationship. The event includes music, entertainment, a pop-up market, access to the Museum of Art & History exhibits, speeches by members of the Shingu mayoral delegation, and remarks by state & local representatives. Cocktail attire. Tickets available at SantaCruzTickets.com

Event Details: Saturday, August 10th from 11am to 1pm at Shimada Friendship Park in Richmond!

Let’s enjoy the outdoors together while building connections with other sister-city-connected organizations in our local area. We’ll also play Ground Golf, a Japanese lawn game similar to croquet and enjoyed by all ages, gifted to us by our partners in Shimada.

Community Bell Ringing for Peace
August 6, 2024 6:00pm
Cupertino Memorial Park (near the corner of Alves and Anton)

Mendocino Sister Cities Association presents “Friendship between Two Towns – Art and Culture Exchange. The 18th Mendocino Sister City International Art Exhibition is a Joint Show at the Mendocino Art Center, featuring five Miasa-Omachi Artists and fourteen Coast Artists in various media: Glass Art, Ceramics, Painting, Fiber Art, Photography, and Mixed Media. Additionally, Tea Ceremony demonstration and Japanese Dance (Nihonbuyou) are planned at the opening reception.

JET Alumni Association of Northern California & Nevada (JETAANC) is kicking off their third annual Summer in the Parks community event series with a gathering at Sanborn County Park (16055 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA) on June 29 (Sat) 10 AM - 2 PM. Attendance is free - please register at: jetaanc.org/post/2024-summer-park-events

On June 12, 2024, CJSCN will host an online workshop via Zoom, in partnership with the Consulates General of Japan in San Francisco and in Los Angeles. The workshop’s theme is “Creative Engagement of Next Gen Leaders.” This time, we will be hearing from the Long Beach-Yokkaichi Sister City Association about their unique and creative programs that engage young people.

The Japanese Cultural Fair has showcased Japanese tradition in Santa Cruz for over thirty years! Japanese culture, crafts, music and food on June 8th, 11AM-6PM.

Join us for Community Paint Day on Saturday, June 8, 2024 9am-2pm
~ Blossoms ~ International Friendship Mural

Join us for a FREE streaming event on June 2nd from 5:30 - 7:00 pm PDT (California time)! High school and college students from California and the world over share art, enjoy music and discuss hot topics – For youth by youth! Connect, engage, and be inspired! Register now: https://californiasummit.org/summit/

The Glendora Sister City Association (GSCA) will be hosting a booth at the Glendora Culture Fest which will be hosted by the city of Glendora. The event is May 18 from 10 am to 4 pm and will be located on Glendora Ave just south of Foothill Blvd. It is an event with booths, performances, and food from various cultures from across the globe.