09/03/2026
Clearwater Sister Cities is looking for families to help host a group of high school students visiting from our sister city of Nagano, Japan, from Oct. 21 to 30, 2026. We are especially looking for families with students who attend Countryside High School, as the visiting students will spend three days attending classes at the school and one day shadowing their host brother or sister to experience a typical American school day.
In addition to their school experience, the students will also participate in:
• Clearwater Day, featuring tours of City Hall, Clearwater Beach and other local attractions
• College Day at St. Petersburg College
• Cultural activities with their host families throughout their stay
Clearwater and Nagano, Japan, have been sister cities for more than 65 years, with student exchanges taking place since 1990. The city also hosts a middle-school group every March. If you're interested in hosting a family or if you'd like to learn more about the program, visit MyClearwater.com/SisterCities