Japanese tour and exchange opportunity for 9-11th graders
Lima Sister Cities is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Japanese Youth Tour and Exchange Program. To be eligible, students must be current 9-11th graders in Allen County, Ohio.
The trip is a 2-week educational tour across many cities and sites across Japan. The tour will include visiting schools, learning their history and meeting the mayor of Sister city Harima-cho.
Visit www.LimaSisterCities.com for more information.
There will be a meeting from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16 at Immuanuel United Methodist Church in Elida. Applications must be received by November 12.
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