Torrance Sister City Association - TSCA

Torrance Sister City Association - TSCA Since 1973, the cities of Torrance, CA and Kashiwa, Japan, have enjoyed a sister city partnership, fostering international friendship across cultures.

Together, Torrance and Kashiwa sponsor the following programs:
Student Cultural Exchange Program
Adult Leader Program
Host Family Program
English Teacher Program
Goodwill Anniversary Visits (every 5 years)

Each April, Torrance sponsors the Bunka-Sai, Japanese Cultural Festival, at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Kashiwa is located 18 miles northeast of Tokyo, in Chiba prefecture.

There’s still time to apply for one open English teacher position at Kashiwa Municipal High School in Kashiwa, Japan! 👥 ...
03/17/2026

There’s still time to apply for one open English teacher position at Kashiwa Municipal High School in Kashiwa, Japan!

👥 TSCA places two English teachers each year; one position is currently open.

Quick Details
📍 Kashiwa, Japan
🗓 Start Date: August 1, 2026
⏳ One-year contract (renewable up to three years)
✅ Applicants must live or work in Torrance
APPLY TODAY!
📅 Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
For more information, visit TSCA’s Teach English in Kashiwa webpage.

‼️ Important Note: If you—or someone you know—previously submitted an application to our former email address, please kindly resend it to [email protected] due to access issues with the old account. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please also feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested!

The deadline to apply for one English teaching position is Friday, March 20. Email your resume, cover letter and recomme...
03/17/2026

The deadline to apply for one English teaching position is Friday, March 20. Email your resume, cover letter and recommendation letters to [email protected].

This one-year opportunity to live and work in Kashiwa offers terrific opportunities to explore the culture, travel and make lifetime memories. The contract is renewable for a total of three years.

www.torrancesistercity.org

Support TSCA and our student exchange program by placing an ad or personal tribute in our 2026 Bunka-Sai Program! Attend...
03/06/2026

Support TSCA and our student exchange program by placing an ad or personal tribute in our 2026 Bunka-Sai Program!

Attended by 2,000+ members of our community, this cultural program is scheduled for April 18-19 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center.

Four ad sizes are available and camera-ready art is due by March 10. Thank you, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated annually on March 3 to pray for the health, ha...
03/03/2026

Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated annually on March 3 to pray for the health, happiness, and prosperity of young girls. Families display specialized, intricate hina-ningyo dolls on a red-carpeted platform. This Girls’ Day doll display will be presented at Bunka-sai on April 18 and 19.

02/26/2026

❗️Hello Friends - we have a NEW email if you need to contact us. [email protected] is our new email.

See you at Bunka-sai, our annual Jalanese cultural festival on April 18 & 19, 2026 from 11 to 5 at the Ken Miller Recreation Center. Free admission and parking. Bring your friends and family! All proceeds fund our student cultural exchange program with Kashiwa, Japan.

Mark your calendars with the official dates for TSCA’s 2026 Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival!On April 18th and 19th,...
02/18/2026

Mark your calendars with the official dates for TSCA’s 2026 Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival!

On April 18th and 19th, come to the Ken Miller Recreation Center in Torrance, CA for this two-day Japanese Cultural Festival, open to the public with free admission and parking.

Throughout the weekend, there are a multitude of authentic performances, and plenty of food - so don’t forget your appetite! We hope to see you there!

Introducing our 2026 TSCA Board of Directors!Our board meetings are open to the public and meet on the third Tuesday of ...
02/11/2026

Introducing our 2026 TSCA Board of Directors!

Our board meetings are open to the public and meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the West Annex Commission Room.

We appreciate our board’s support and leadership!

Thank you to all who came to our alumni reunion potluck on January 10th! We were pleased to meet the terrific applicants...
01/27/2026

Thank you to all who came to our alumni reunion potluck on January 10th! We were pleased to meet the terrific applicants for this year’s student cultural exchange program, pictured on the second slide. Slide 6 shows our 2026 officers (Left to right: Brad Reynolds, president; Alyssa Yamauchi, vice president; Aimee Arreygue, secretary; and Steve Warner, treasurer) who were installed by city clerk Rebecca Poirier at the reunion. We are especially grateful to Ed and Joan Shiosaki (final slide) who received TSCA’s Kansha Award (appreciation) to recognize and thank them for over 20 years of loyal support to TSCA’s Bunka-sai through their leadership of South Bay Judo. The group has performed at Bunka-sai with thrilling judo demonstrations and a shave ice booth. Thank you!

Join TSCA Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 am at the Nakano Theater in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center for our annual a...
01/09/2026

Join TSCA Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 am at the Nakano Theater in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center for our annual alumni reunion potluck!
Families, please bring a main dish and side dish for 10 guests. Couples and singles bring a dessert or salad/side dish for 10. Bring a serving utensil labeled with your name. Drinks provided. Wear your happi coat if you have one!

We hope to see you there!

Best wishes for a happy, healthy new year to our members and supporters. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 at our ev...
01/01/2026

Best wishes for a happy, healthy new year to our members and supporters. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 at our events!

This Thanksgiving, TSCA is grateful for all the people, organizations, and businesses that make our exchange program pos...
11/28/2025

This Thanksgiving, TSCA is grateful for all the people, organizations, and businesses that make our exchange program possible. Thank you to those that are pictured and those that aren’t for giving our visiting students from Kashiwa such memorable experiences! Happy Thanksgiving!

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The Torrance Sister City Association C/o Community Services Dept. 3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA
90503

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