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Japanese Calligraphy
Image by Nathan Cima

That's the Bell!

BTSCC's monthly FREE Remote Japanese lessons begin in June 2026!

Looking for a more intensive Japanese experience? Aki-sensei's JPNS101 Summer Course also begins in June 2026!

こんにちは!Hello!

We are the Bethlehem–Tondabayashi Sister City Commission!
With the help of our members and volunteers, we strive to provide the citizens of Bethlehem and its surrounding communities with a better understanding of Japanese culture, and celebrate our decades-long friendship with our historic Japanese sister city!

Bethlehem-Tondabayashi Sister City Commission

PHOTOS

See slides and pics from previous exchange programs

STORYTELLING

Read about the history of our sister city relationship

over the past 50 years

CHERRY TREES

Discover the beautiful variety of cherry trees growing around Payrow Plaza

GIFTS GALORE

Gaze at the trinkets and treasures bestowed upon

our city

© 2025 Bethlehem - Tondabayashi Sister City Commission. All rights reserved.

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11 W Church St

Bethlehem, PA 18015

あき先生​はもうすぐ会いに楽しみにしています!

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