37days until
2012 Taste of Japan

"No impersonal representation of a culture can fully communicate it's reality to others who have never know its living substance.  Through personal relations, our curiousity can be fulfilled by a sense of knowledge; cynicism can give way to trust; and the warmth of human friendship can be kindled."
President John F Kennedy

Contact Us:

Bloomington Sister City Organization
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
 
651-243-BSCO (2726)

Delegations

Since 1993, when Bloomington began a Sister City relationship with Izumi City, Japan, the Bloomington Sister City Organization (BSCO) has promoted international understanding through exchanges of people, information and ideas. Its goals are to establish friendships, build understanding and develop strong relationships.

2011 Delegations are as follows:
  • June 15-29 Student Delegation to Izumi

2010 Delegations included:
  • June 15 - 30 Student Delegation to Izumi
  • July 2 - 5  Izumi Mayor Delegation visits Bloomington
  • August 9 - 20 Student Delegation visits Bloomington
  • October - Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Delegate visits Bloomington
  • October 7 - 19 - Bloomington Mayor Delegation visits Izumi