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Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the dates of this years trip? (2010)
Leave Thursday, August 13
Return Sunday, August 22
What is the usual delegation group size?
A good sized group for traveling consists of 25 to 30 delegates, of which 10 Delegates are
Students.
Who makes up the delegation?
The Sister City Delegation is comprised of local City Officials, adults from the community,
Apple Blossom Royalty, Teachers, Student Chaperones and a highly selected group of youth
ambassadors currently in grades 7th, 8th, or 9th from the Eastmont or Wenatchee Schools.
What is the purpose of the delegation?
A prominent group of local delegates are sent each August to Misawa, Japan to participate in
the Misawa City Summer Festival.
How long is the Japan visit?
Usually, the trip takes eight days. You lose a day going and gain it upon return.
How long is the flight to Tokyo?
From Seattle to the Narita International airport is 10 hours.
Where will I stay in Tokyo?
The Sister City Association makes arrangements at a reputable hostel in downtown Tokyo.
The beds are western and the meals are served cafeteria style. Adult dignitaries wishing to
stay at pricey luxury hotels can make arrangements and meet the group each morning to
board the chartered buses arranged for the delegation.
Where will I stay in Misawa?
All delegates are offered a homestay with a local Japanese family in Misawa. The Misawa
people are incredible hosts and attend to your every need. Some City representatives have
been hosted in recent years at the prestigious Grand Komaki Hotel.
What will I do in Misawa?
Day tours of the Aomori prefecture (outlying Misawa area) and the US Air Base are prearranged.
Delegates travel on Misawa's Luxury City owned Bus. You spend a day at Misawa's
International center participating in lots of Japanese cultural classes. A professional
photographer as well as the local media follows the delegation around during the trip.
Do I ride in Parades?
YES, our delegation usually participates in two main Misawa parades on Friday and Saturday.
What do I wear?
Adult and Student delegates are expected to wear 'dressy casual' clothes (i.e. button down
shirts, polo shirts, khaki pants, casual dresses, coordinated pant suits). Suit Jackets for the
men, ties for the boys, dresses for the ladies are required for the Misawa Welcome Banquet
(e.g., shirt/tie, nice dress). The Apple Blossom Royalty wears their festival outfits and gowns
for the Welcome Banquet. As a delegate, you must be willing to represent our Valley at all
times showing pride in your appearance. Remember the local media and photographers are
with you everywhere.
What is the approximate total trip cost?
Approximately $2500 plus whatever spending money you desire.
What is covered in this approximate total amount?
This estimated $2500 amount covers: international roundtrip airfare between Seattle and
Tokyo, all travel and admission costs while in Japan which includes travel to Misawa, two
nights lodging at a hostel in Tokyo (the most expensive city in the world!),tour fees and admission costs while in Tokyo, and all expenses for the
chartered buses.