Our Mission
Since 1993, Bloomington Sister City Organization's mission is to promote international understanding through the exchange of people, information, and ideas.
bsco 2026 student delegation
Travel to Japan next summer!
The Bloomington Sister City Organization is pleased to announce its bi-annual student delegation to our sister city of Izumi, Osaka, Japan in early June 2026 (actual dates TBD). Delegates will stay with host families in Izumi City and spend ten days on guided tours learning about the history and culture of the Osaka area. The Bloomington SIster City Organization is currently in search of 10 middle/high school students and 2 adult chaperones.
To learn more, or to apply to participate in this exciting intercultural opportunity, please click on the button below. Thank you for your interest!
Please Support the BSCO
Your donations provide scholarships to students with financial need so they may experience this life-changing trip! Recipients will be selected by the BSCO board.
About BSCO
Cultural Appreciation
Marathon Delegations
Cultural Appreciation
Through our involvement in local cultural events to hosting an annual art exchange to showcase elementary students' creations, BSCO's mission is to promote international understanding.
Student Delegations
Marathon Delegations
Cultural Appreciation
Yearly summer student exchanges between Bloomington (Minnesota) and Izumi City (Japan), provide high school and college delegates a two-week cultural immersion.
Marathon Delegations
Marathon Delegations
Marathon Delegations
Twice yearly marathon exchanges between our cities, providing delegates an opportunity to run a marathon in a foreign environment, while being hosted in a unique home-stay experience.