Programs and Events

Connection, exchange, and friendship through programs and events is at the core of our sister city mission. Through active participation in local community events and cultural festivals, we offer engaging booth experiences that highlight the rich heritage of Japan and the value of international friendship. Our outreach includes student cultural exchanges and reciprocal friendship trips between Sacramento and Matsuyama, providing life-changing enriching opportunities for participants to immerse themselves in each other’s traditions, language, and way of life. These experiences foster cross-cultural understanding, global awareness, and meaningful connections that last a lifetime.

Student Exchange Programs

MSSCC works to facilitate the sister school programs by providing administrative and exchange support between the Sacramento and Matsuyama sister city corporations, the teachers of the sister schools, and with Matsuyama education and business professionals.

Matsuyama and Sakura Elementary Schools

Sister schools formed in 2004. In a cultural exchange, students participate in holiday card and gift exchange, pen pal writing, and in virtual meetings to share information about their schools, cities, and everyday living.

Orchard and Wake Elementary Schools

Sister schools formed in 2017. In a cultural exchange, students participate in holiday card and gift exchange, pen pal writing, virtual meetings to share information about their schools, cities, and everyday living.

C.K. McClatchy High and Nitta Seiun Secondary Education Schools

C.K. McClatchy High School has been an official sister school with Nitta Seiun Secondary Education School since 2017. Every summer, McClatchy students participate in a biannual exchange program where they stay with host families, attend classes at Nitta Seiun, and explore local points of interest. In addition, students take part in pen pal writing and virtual meetings throughout the year. Conversely, every March, Nitta Seiun students visit California for two weeks, staying with host families and attending school at McClatchy.

Rosemont High and Matsuyama Nishi Secondary Education Schools

The official sister school agreement is in progress. Since 2017, students take part in pen pal writing and virtual meeting exchanges throughout the year.

Events and Activities

MSSCC at Japan Day at CSUS
Apr
12

MSSCC at Japan Day at CSUS

Celebrate Japanese language and culture at the 19th annual Japan Day, hosted by the Sac State Japanese Program and Japan Club as part of the Festival of the Arts.

Be sure to visit the Matsuyama-Sacramento Sister City booth during your visit.

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