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Bloomington Sister City Organization
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
 
952-563-8813
Bloomington Sister City Organization Highlights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Celebrate Japanese Children's Day in Bloomington.  May 1, 2010.
Rain or Shine.
 
  
 
  
Senshu Marathon - Sean Faulk represented BSCO in the 2010 event February 21, 2010.  See Marathon Runner page for details.  Pictured, 2009 delegates.
 
High School/College Delegation - In 2010 BSCO will enjoy delegations to and from Izumi Japan.  See how you can be involved by visiting the delegation page.
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
BSCO hosted another successful event of the Taste of Japan.  Photos and hightlights are available on the TOJ event page.
 
 
 
These photos were taken during a visit by dignitaries and citizens of Izumi City in July of 2008 commemorating Bloomington's Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary).  Some of the photos were taken at Summer Fete (Bloomington's 3rd of July celebration), some were taken on a cruise on Lake Minnetonka on the 4th of July.
 

Izumi Delegation to Bloomington 2008