2015 Japanese Culture Day in Pictures!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Bath-Tsugaru

We are happy to share the great successes of this year's Japanese Culture Day! It was so heartwarming to see the turnout of Mainers enthusiastic about learning about Japan and deepening our sister city bond. Click here to view pictures of the event!

Orientation Sessions

Posted on April 16, 2015January 28, 2017 by Bath-Tsugaru

Both travelers and host families will get plenty of help in preparing with our orientation sessions, led by students and faculty from the Bowdoin College Japanese Department. Traveler orientation Travelers are required to attend four mandatory orientation sessions. The sessions will be comprised of community building activities, short lectures, role plays, simulations and cultural demonstrations. Think of it as a fun, entertaining, engaging and educational ‘culture’ workshop! Some of ...

Contact Us

Posted on April 14, 2015January 9, 2024 by Bath-Tsugaru

Our Mailing Address: Cheseborough Program Box 139 Bath, ME 04530 Official Contacts: Program Coordinator: tsugaru@rsu1.org Board Of Directors: bathtsugaru@gmail.com Our Facebook Page: Bath-Tsugaru Sister City Exchange Program

Travelogue 2012

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Bath-Tsugaru

Our Summer 2012 travelers sent home descriptions and observations of their experience in Japan - Here are the posts: Rose Horowitz (July 23rd) Anthony Hardy (July 23rd) Dylan Robinson (July 24th) Gabe Kunhardt (July 25th) Haley Todd (July 25th) Nick Rayder (July 25th) Liam McDermott (July 27th) Christopher Paulus (July 29th) Theodore Seidel (July 29th)

Bath-Tsugaru Student Exchange Program

Posted on April 13, 2015September 15, 2016 by Bath-Tsugaru

バス市つがる市姉妹都市交流事業

Posted on April 12, 2015April 16, 2015 by Bath-Tsugaru

The Times Record: New Leaders Managing Exchange Program

Posted on April 2, 2015April 2, 2015 by Bath-Tsugaru

The Bath-Tsugaru Sister City Exchange Program made the front page of the March 30th edition of The Times Record. With new leadership and renewed vigor, we have high hopes for this year's program, as well as future exchanges. Read an excerpt and access the full article below: Calling all with wanderlust, the Bath-Tsugaru Sister City Exchange Program is seeking travelers who are interested in experiencing Japanese culture firsthand through a 10-day homestay in northern Japan this summer. ...

Japanese Culture Day: April 18

Posted on March 22, 2015April 11, 2015 by Bath-Tsugaru

This is the Bath-Tsugaru Exchange Program's 25th year of service and cross-cultural exchange between students and families in Maine and Aomori. We want to say THANK YOU for helping make our organization the largest cultural exchange program in the state of Maine! Join us for a full day of Japanese events, activities, workshops and demonstrations! All events are FREE and open to the public! Please see the detailed itinerary for the events here: Program Page 1 ・ Program Page 2 Please note th...

Annual Meeting and Elections

Posted on October 14, 2013February 5, 2015 by Bath-Tsugaru

We hope you will join us Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 for our annual meeting and elections which are open to the public. Our brief meeting is scheduled from 5:30-6:00 pm at the Bath Area YMCA. We hope to see you there!

Dining for a cause

Posted on June 30, 2013February 5, 2015 by Bath-Tsugaru

Tuesday July 16, 5-9pm at Henry & Marty Restaurant and Bar, 61 Main St., Brunswick, Maine. The wonderful restaurant has pledged 10% of the evening's sales to support the 2013 Student Travel Fund. Let your server know that you are dining to support the students! Reservations suggested, but not required: 207-721-9141. Hope to see you there!