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Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education October 22, 2025 - 3:05 pm

Applications open for student exchange trip to Japan

by Lawrence Times

Applications for the summer student exchange trip to Hiratsuka, Japan are open for seventh through 12th graders in Douglas County.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education July 28, 2025 - 4:06 pm

Japanese students visit Lawrence, present gift to city

by Cuyler Dunn

Students from Hiratsuka, Japan made a stop by Lawrence City Hall Monday to meet with Vice Mayor Brad Finkeldei and present the city with a gift, part of a week of events planned through the Sister City exchange program.  

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education January 11, 2025 - 4:53 pm

Lawrence students prep for trip to Japan, but program participation is falling

by Cuyler Dunn

Eight Lawrence middle and high schoolers spent the afternoon dancing, learning and playing games in preparation for a trip to Hiratsuka, Japan this summer. 

Arts & Events January 2, 2024 - 1:52 pm

Watkins Museum’s new exhibit celebrates Lawrence’s sister cities

by Lawrence Times

The Watkins Museum of History has opened a new exhibit on Lawrence’s connection to its sister cities: Eutin, Germany; Hiratsuka, Japan; and Iniades, Greece.

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