Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation focused on promoting cross-cultural understanding and friendship between the citizens of Portland, OR and Sapporo, Japan. PSSCA has a volunteer Board of Directors and no paid staff. We depend on community support through membership, donations, and volunteers for our funding.

Some of the activities we sponsor or participate in:

• Youth and Women's Education Exchange


• International Youth Fest Exchange


• Oregon Shizen Kyampu


• Portland State University Exchange Program


• Junior Goodwill Sports Exchange


• Sister City Concerts


• High School Educators' Exchange


• Sister Schools Exchange


• Coordinating affiliations between businesses, schools, service clubs and others


• Hosting Sapporo delegations throughout the year


• Events promoting trade with Sapporo and the country of Japan


• Coordinating with the Portland Mayor's Office of International Relations

More information about PSSCA is found on our Documents page.