Here is the info from the City of Temecula:
– The City of Temecula Community Services Department seeks local families to host students for an upcoming cultural exchange visit! Six junior high students from Daisen, Tottori, Japan, are scheduled to visit Temecula from July 24 through August 1, 2025. Youth delegates travel to Temecula annually to learn about the history, culture and traditions as well as sharing theirs with local families. Families with middle school and high school aged students are encouraged to apply online at TemeculaCA.gov/SisterCity. Volunteer host family applications are being accepted now through June 8, 2025. Volunteer host family assistance supports the expansion and embodiment of the true meaning of the Sister City Program. The goal is to foster meaningful exchanges and create new lasting friendships between citizens of Temecula and Daisen. Youth delegates will learn about family life in another culture, visit local historical sites, visit City facilities, and engage in cultural exchange activities. Host families are welcome to join select activities at their own expense and transport. “This experience sparked my interest in English and traveling, and I went on to study foreign languages at university…the experience of going to Temecula has shaped who I am today. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my parents, the town, and everyone involved.” – Kenta Yamamoto Please contact Sister City staff at SisterCity@TemeculaCA.gov or visit TemeculaCA.gov/SisterCity for more information on Temecula’s Cultural Exchange Program.