Roseburg Welcomes Student Delegation From Sister City in Japan
Roseburg welcomed 17 students and four chaperones from sister city Kuki, Japan, for a 10-day cultural exchange featuring host families, City Hall meetings and tours of local government and public safety facilities.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Roseburg welcomed a group of students and chaperones from its Japanese sister city Wednesday, continuing a decades-long tradition of friendship and cultural exchange between the two communities.
Seventeen students and four chaperones from Kuki City, Japan, are visiting the Roseburg area as part of a 10-day exchange. The visitors are staying with local host families while learning about the community, local government and daily life in Southern Oregon.
During a visit to Roseburg City Hall, the delegation met with several city leaders and department representatives, including:
- Library Director Kris Wiley
- Police Chief Gary Klopfenstein
- Fire Chief Monte Bryan Christopherson
- City Council President Andrea Zielinski
- City Recorder Amy Nytes
The group learned about the role of the Roseburg City Council, how local government operates and the services the city provides to residents.
Students and chaperones also toured the Roseburg Public Library, City Council Chambers and Public Safety Center, which houses the Roseburg Police and Fire departments.
City officials said the visit gave participants an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn more about one another’s communities and strengthen the relationship between Roseburg and Kuki City.
Roseburg’s sister-city partnership with Kuki City has created opportunities for students, families and community representatives to build international connections and experience each other’s cultures firsthand.
The city encouraged community members to welcome the visiting students and chaperones during their stay in Roseburg.
Students participating in the Roseburg-Kuki City cultural exchange gather for a group photo. Courtesy of the City of Roseburg
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