Education & Outreach
Each year, OKSCA participates in various community events and hosts Oshogatsu in Olympia: A Japanese New Year Celebration in January.
Kato Student Delegation Visit
The OKSCA is currently seeking families to host students from Kato August 18th – 27th. Please contact Addison Appleby at moc.liamgnull@40ddappa if you are interested and for more information.
Our Mission
The Olympia-Kato Sister City Association (OKSCA) was incorporated as a non-profit in 1981. The mission of the OKSCA is to promote friendship and cultural exchanges between the citizens of the Olympia/Thurston County area and the city of Kato, Japan.
Japanese New Year Celebration: Oshogatsu in Olympia
Oshogatsu in Olympia 2013 was a huge success! A record number of visitors (nearly 3,000!) enjoyed traditional Japanese foods, live entertainment and cultural activities at this educational community outreach event. Check out these photos of event highlights and plan to attend our next celebration in January 2014. Visit our event website at celebratejapan.org for updates, photos, videos, articles and educational information.