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American Student Ambassadors Visit Tokorozawa, Japan 2024

Decatur Delegation Visits Seevetal, Germany - September 2023

From left to right: Decatur City Councilman Pat McDaniel, IL State Representative Dan Caulkins, Tim Sebbage, Sarah Mixell and Seevetal Burgermeisterin (Mayor) Emily Weede

A large delegation from Decatur flew to Seevetal in 2023. A wonderful time was had by all as we toured Seevetal, visited a historical museum, enjoyed a lavish reception, toured Hamburg by bus and boat, and attended lively musical performances. In addition, we visited an organic lettuce farm and an apple orchard. Our hosts were amazing!

Power Point of 40 year history with Seevetal, Germany

Japanese Student Ambassadors Visit Decatur - July 2023

This year our Japanese student ambassadors hosted an origami event at the Children's Museum of Illinois. Other activities included a trip to Chicago, a tour of the US Army Aviation Support Facility at the Decatur Airport, and a visit to Splash Cove.

Celebrating 55 Years!
November 2022

In order to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Decatur and Tokorozawa bond, six delegates from Tokorozawa flew to D-town and stayed from November 2nd - 4th. The trip included a tour of Decatur on the city trolley, visiting the Decatur Water Production Division, a tour of Caterpillar, visiting the Macon County History Museum, and a dinner reception at Millikin University.

From left to right: Mr. Seigo Matsuzaki (Planning and General Affairs), Mr. Atsushi Sasaki (City Secretary),
Mr. Toshiaki Nakamura (Deputy Mayor), Ms. Jaci Osborne (Decatur Sister Cities President), Mr. Masami Ichikawa (International Friendship Committee Chairman) , Mr. Yanase (Planning and General Affairs), and Mr. Tasuki Hirota (Planning and General Affairs)

Message from the Mayor of Tokorozawa

German Student Ambassadors Visit Decatur 2018

Thank you to our host families as well as Richland Community College and Millikin University for entertaining and educating for our German student ambassadors!