Salinas-Ichikikushikino Sister City Association

Salinas-Ichikikushikino Sister City Association We are a publicly supported non-profit foundation under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Tax Code We receive no revenues from the City of Salinas.

Since 1987, The Association has sent students biennially to Ichikikushikino. Exceptionally conscientious, responsible, and mature students from all economic and ethnic backgrounds in the Greater Salinas and North County areas are actively encouraged to apply. While in Japan, the students stay with local families, attend school, meet with civic and youth leaders, and share ideas, culture, and goodw

ill. The student selection process begins in the Fall of even numbered years and the trip to Japan occurs during the Summer of odd numbered years. All our monies are earned through fundraisers throughout the year and go towards supporting the Student Exchange Program.

Thank you to Salinas Fire Department for welcoming the students and chaperones from our sister city of Ichikikushino!
08/25/2026

Thank you to Salinas Fire Department for welcoming the students and chaperones from our sister city of Ichikikushino!

The students and chaperones have arrived safely back in Ichikikushino!
08/18/2026

The students and chaperones have arrived safely back in Ichikikushino!

We said goodbye to the Ichikikushino students and chaperones this morning. They will take with them wonderful memories ...
08/17/2026

We said goodbye to the Ichikikushino students and chaperones this morning. They will take with them wonderful memories of their experiences in California. The Association is now looking forward to sending our students from Salinas during Summer 2027.

Day 12: Final Day with Host Families
08/17/2026

Day 12: Final Day with Host Families

Thank you to the City of Salinas and Mayor Dennis Donohue, who welcomed the Ichikikushikino students and chaperones this...
08/16/2026

Thank you to the City of Salinas and Mayor Dennis Donohue, who welcomed the Ichikikushikino students and chaperones this past Tuesday. The students toured the police and fire departments and met with the mayor at City Hall.

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of welcoming our sister city exchange students from ๐—œ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ผ to ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น! ๐ŸŒโœจ

A huge thank you to everyone who made this visit possible! We look forward to more collaborations and shared experiences in the future.

Day 11: Free Day with Host Families
08/16/2026

Day 11: Free Day with Host Families

Day 10: High School Visits
08/15/2026

Day 10: High School Visits

Day 9: Monterey Bay Aquarium
08/14/2026

Day 9: Monterey Bay Aquarium

Day 8: School Visits-Kammann Elementary and CSUMB
08/13/2026

Day 8: School Visits-Kammann Elementary and CSUMB

Day 7: Salinas City Tour
08/12/2026

Day 7: Salinas City Tour

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