Nishinomiya typographic logo in white.
A group of Japanese students and their leader.
A shrine in Nishinomiya, Japan.

Our Mission

The mission of the Spokane-Nishinomiya Sister City Society is to promote goodwill between the people of Spokane, Washington, and Nishinomiya, Japan through friendship, mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation with cultural, educational, and economic activities and exchanges.

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Open To All

We encourage all Spokane citizens to be actively involved by becoming members, attending Society events, hosting exchange guests, assisting with fundraisers, planning events, and participating in various other activities.

Society business meetings are usually held the first Thursday of every month. Contact us to attend our next meeting.

A group of exchange students from Nishinomiya.

High School Exchange Program

Since 1974, the Spokane-Nishinomiya Sister City Society has sponsored a large number of Spokane high school students for a 6- week summer homestay exchange program in Nishinomiya.

Student Stories

Hana Hill shares about her exchange experience in Nishinomiya in the summer of 2019.

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