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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.