Your Home Connects to the "World." Recruiting Host Families to Welcome Students from U.S. Sister City!
Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is recruiting host families to welcome high school students and chaperones from its sister city, Fairfield City, USA. The program, from June 25 to July 8, 2026, offers an opportunity to deepen cross-cultural exchange.
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Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture (Finance Policy Division) is recruiting "host families" to welcome high school students and chaperones who will visit Japan in June this year, as part of a mutual exchange program with its sister city, Fairfield City, California, USA.
Click here for details:
https://www.city.nirasaki.lg.jp/shiseijoho/shiminkatsudo/2/simaitoshitonokouryu/2897.html
■ Background of the Project
Nirasaki City and Fairfield City have maintained deep exchanges for over 55 years since the sister city agreement was concluded in 1970. This mutual exchange program provides a valuable opportunity for young people, who will lead the next generation, to experience different cultures firsthand and deepen mutual understanding.
This summer, a total of 6 people, including local students and chaperones, are scheduled to visit Nirasaki City. We are looking for families who will warmly welcome them as a member of their family, as they arrive with high hopes of "getting to know Japanese life" and "learning about Japanese culture."
■ Recruitment Overview and Activities
No special preparations are required. Sharing your usual "Japanese life" will be the most valuable experience for them.
Dates: June 25 (Thu) - July 8 (Wed), 2026 [14 days (tentative)]
Main activities:
Weekdays: Please provide breakfast and dinner together, and transportation to/from the meeting place (City Hall) in the morning and evening.
(*During the day, city officials will accompany them on school visits and facility tours.)
Weekends: Each family will spend their time freely. Enjoy family time, such as cooking together or taking a walk in the neighborhood.
Application requirements: Must be able to provide one private room with assured privacy.
■ Application Method and Schedule
Application deadline: Until May 13 (Wed), 2026
Required documents:
Host Family Application Form
Family photo (including all cohabiting family members)
Application method: Submit to Nirasaki City Hall, Finance Policy Division, in person, by mail, email, or electronic application form.
Electronic application URL: https://logoform.jp/form/A4gP/1514247
【Inquiries】
Nirasaki City Hall, Finance Policy Division, Policy Adjustment Section (City International Exchange Executive Committee)
Address: 1-3-1 Suijin, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture 407-8501
Phone number: 0551-45-9223
Email: seisaku@city.nirasaki.lg.jp
Attractions of Nirasaki City | Ginga no Eki Nirasaki
"Ginga no Eki Nirasaki" is a spot where the "deliciousness" of Nirasaki is condensed. Here, limited sweets that can only be tasted here, such as "Soy Sauce Soft Serve Ice Cream" using syrup from Izutsuya Shoyu, a long-established brewery in the city, and Shine Muscat soft serve ice cream from Yamanashi Prefecture, are gaining popularity. In addition, "Handmade Bomb Onigiri" with a whole soft-boiled seasoned egg, sold only on Saturdays and Sundays, and "Tororo Teishoku" (grated yam set meal) at the light meal corner, and Koshu specialty "Torimotsu-ni" (stewed chicken giblets) are among the many local dishes that can be fully enjoyed. The facility also offers a rich selection of local products such as fresh morning-picked vegetables and fruits, and famous wines, making it ideal for souvenir shopping.
【Detailed Information】
Address: 1795 Nakajo, Nakata-cho, Nirasaki City 407-0262
Business hours: 9:00-17:30
Closed: Mondays (the next day if it's a holiday), New Year holidays
Access:
【Car】Approximately 10 minutes from Nirasaki IC on the Chuo Expressway
【Train/Bus】From JR Nirasaki Station, take a bus (Masutomi Onsenkyo Line) and get off at "Yu-puru Nirasaki," or approximately 10 minutes by taxi.
Phone number: 0551-25-5021
Click here for details:
https://www.city.nirasaki.lg.jp/shiseijoho/shiminkatsudo/2/simaitoshitonokouryu/2897.html
■ Background of the Project
Nirasaki City and Fairfield City have maintained deep exchanges for over 55 years since the sister city agreement was concluded in 1970. This mutual exchange program provides a valuable opportunity for young people, who will lead the next generation, to experience different cultures firsthand and deepen mutual understanding.
This summer, a total of 6 people, including local students and chaperones, are scheduled to visit Nirasaki City. We are looking for families who will warmly welcome them as a member of their family, as they arrive with high hopes of "getting to know Japanese life" and "learning about Japanese culture."
■ Recruitment Overview and Activities
No special preparations are required. Sharing your usual "Japanese life" will be the most valuable experience for them.
Dates: June 25 (Thu) - July 8 (Wed), 2026 [14 days (tentative)]
Main activities:
Weekdays: Please provide breakfast and dinner together, and transportation to/from the meeting place (City Hall) in the morning and evening.
(*During the day, city officials will accompany them on school visits and facility tours.)
Weekends: Each family will spend their time freely. Enjoy family time, such as cooking together or taking a walk in the neighborhood.
Application requirements: Must be able to provide one private room with assured privacy.
■ Application Method and Schedule
Application deadline: Until May 13 (Wed), 2026
Required documents:
Host Family Application Form
Family photo (including all cohabiting family members)
Application method: Submit to Nirasaki City Hall, Finance Policy Division, in person, by mail, email, or electronic application form.
Electronic application URL: https://logoform.jp/form/A4gP/1514247
【Inquiries】
Nirasaki City Hall, Finance Policy Division, Policy Adjustment Section (City International Exchange Executive Committee)
Address: 1-3-1 Suijin, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture 407-8501
Phone number: 0551-45-9223
Email: seisaku@city.nirasaki.lg.jp
Attractions of Nirasaki City | Ginga no Eki Nirasaki
"Ginga no Eki Nirasaki" is a spot where the "deliciousness" of Nirasaki is condensed. Here, limited sweets that can only be tasted here, such as "Soy Sauce Soft Serve Ice Cream" using syrup from Izutsuya Shoyu, a long-established brewery in the city, and Shine Muscat soft serve ice cream from Yamanashi Prefecture, are gaining popularity. In addition, "Handmade Bomb Onigiri" with a whole soft-boiled seasoned egg, sold only on Saturdays and Sundays, and "Tororo Teishoku" (grated yam set meal) at the light meal corner, and Koshu specialty "Torimotsu-ni" (stewed chicken giblets) are among the many local dishes that can be fully enjoyed. The facility also offers a rich selection of local products such as fresh morning-picked vegetables and fruits, and famous wines, making it ideal for souvenir shopping.
【Detailed Information】
Address: 1795 Nakajo, Nakata-cho, Nirasaki City 407-0262
Business hours: 9:00-17:30
Closed: Mondays (the next day if it's a holiday), New Year holidays
Access:
【Car】Approximately 10 minutes from Nirasaki IC on the Chuo Expressway
【Train/Bus】From JR Nirasaki Station, take a bus (Masutomi Onsenkyo Line) and get off at "Yu-puru Nirasaki," or approximately 10 minutes by taxi.
Phone number: 0551-25-5021