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Hikone exchange

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VIDEOS: Hikone-Ann Arbor exchange provides lessons in culture, lifelong friendships

October 10, 2012 AAPS News Editor
The Ann Arbor Educational Exchange Program provides young teens from Ann Arbor and its sister city of Hikone, Japan the opportunity to engage with a culture halfway across the world.

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School Bells: District signs on to IB plan, Hikone fundraiser is Oct. 18

October 15, 2010 AAPS News Editor
The Ann Arbor school board has approved participation in a countywide International Baccalaureate school and students heading for Japan raise money for their trip.

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Hikone delegation comes to Ann Arbor for 32nd cultural exchange

October 11, 2010 AAPS News Editor
Visitors from Ann Arbor’s sister city, Hikone, are welcomed into area homes and schools for one week.

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Students delegates embrace the culture, customs of Japan

January 4, 2010 AAPS News Editor
Two Ann Arbor teachers and 12 students represented the area in a delegation to Hikone, Japan this fall. A delegation visited Ann Arbor as well.

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