The students and chaperone who traveled to Japan as part of the 2025 Sister Cities Commission exchange program shared their exciting experiences with the City Council Monday night.

In 2026, it could be your turn.

Students raise most of the funds, and all income levels are encouraged to apply.

Chaperone applications are open until Friday, November 7, and students have until Friday, December 5.

Watch the presentation (Item 6.B.) for more about the group's experiences, and visit the Ikata Exchange Program webpage at https://www.redwingmn.gov/ for more details. Type Ikata-Exchange-Program in the search tab.

https://www.redwingmn.gov/482/Ikata-Exchange-Program