Mobile, Alabama
Alabama's only saltwater port, Mobile is located at
the head of the Mobile Bay and the north-central
Gulf Coast. Mobile is the largest city in the Mobile-
Daphne−Fairhope area, with a total population of
604,726, the second largest in the state. As of 2011,
the population within a 60 mile radius of Mobile is
1,262,907. Mobile's geographical location on the
Gulf of Mexico provides a mild subtropical climate
with hot, humid summers and mild, rainy winters.
Become a Member of MISCA
Become a member and be a part of our activities
that include a monthly meeting to learn about
Japanese culture, participation in festivals,
celebrations and other sponsored events.
Host an Exchange Student
Host an Exchange Student for 10 days during the
summer. Have fun showing the best of Mobile and
the Gulf Coast to a student from Ichihara.
Participate in special group events and plan events
for free time with your student.
Apply to Become an Exchange Student
Any student age 12-18 who is currently enrolled in a
Mobile or Baldwin County public or private school or
is being home-schooled can apply.
MISCA is a volunteer citizen’s
association which organizes and
conducts the cultural and
educational exchange programs
that are a part of the formal
Sister City Agreement between
the City of Mobile, Alabama, USA
and the City of Ichihara, Chiba
Prefecture, Japan.
Ichihara, Japan
Ichihara is a city located in Chiba Prefecture,
Japan. As of April 2012, the city has an
estimated population of 279,065 and a
population density of 758 persons per km².
The total area is 368.20 km². The highly
industrialized northern part of the city sits on
Tokyo Bay, while the southern part of the city is
primarily mountainous. Ichihara, dense in
housing developments, serves as a satellite
town of Tokyo and Chiba City.
and Host Families
O’hanami
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held
on March 23, 2024 from 10am until 4 pm at the
Garden.
Mobile International
Festival
Family Day is November 18, 2023
School Field Trips are November 16 and 17.
Location: The Grounds
and MISCA directors in Mobile
We now have the official dates for this year's
summer exchange!
Arrival 7/23 (Tuesday) and Departure 8/1 (Thurs.)
We will be hosting 10 students and 2 chaperones
and are looking for families who would like to host
a student in their home during part or all of their
stay. We are also looking for people who would be
willing to help day host (helping or participating
with scheduled activities, driving
students/chaperones around, etc.). If your family is
interested in hosting and would like more
information, please fill out this form:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/MISCA1/_2024Host
FamilyForm
We will be contacting those who fill out the form
with more information about upcoming meetings
and plans. Please share this form with any families
you know who would be interested in hosting.
Thanks!