Study abroad in Japan
Each year, the Bloomington-Normal/Asahikawa Sister Cities Committee selects one student from the residential boundaries of Bloomington District 87 or McLean County Unit 5 School Districts to attend school in Asahikawa, Japan. Students spend the entire year with different host families while attending a local high school in Asahikawa, Japan. Students at private schools or who are homeschooled but reside within the above school district boundaries are eligible to apply.
High School Exchange program from Bloomington-Normal to Asahikawa
Applications to be the next exchange student are open now and due November 1st.
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Applications to be the next exchange student are open now and due November 1st. 〰️
Apply to be the next Bloomington/Normal Exchange student to Asahikawa
Do you…
Love to travel?
Like adventure?
Want to improve your public speaking and leadership skills?
Have an interest in learning more about the Japanese language and culture?
If this is you apply today to study abroad in Asahikawa, Japan!
2026-27 HS Exchange Student
Mathilda Estabrook
Mathilda is a student at Normal Community West high school, about to start her year abroad at Higashi high school in Asahikawa, Japan as a 1st year. She has always loved experiencing new things and hopes to get the most out of the short time she has.
2025-26 HS Exchange Student
Harley Kay Brandt
2024-25 HS Exchange Student
Clara Stegemann
2023-24 HS Exchange Student
Arisa Mahatanankoon
2018-19 HS Exchange Stuent
