On August 29, 1980 The City of Medford signed a Sister City Declaration with Nobeoka, Japan.  Since then the Medford Rotary club has sponsored an international student exchange program to promote a cultural exchange between the two cities.

       On odd numbered years the Medford Rotary sends two high school students to Japan for two weeks to experience the Japanese culture.  On even numbered years the Rotarians host two students from Japan for two weeks. 

For adetailed review of the last two trips to Nobeoka, please click on the link below.

http://www.city.nobeoka.miyazaki.jp/exchange.html