Shikaoi Exchange - Town of Stony Plain

Shikaoi Exchange - Town of Stony Plain The Official Page for the exchange relationship between the Town of Stony Plain and Shikaoi, Japan. A hub to share photos, information, and experiences.

In 1985, Stony Plain and Shikaoi joined the Japanese Twinning Program. The program is a municipally-led, community-based initiative intended to provide Stony Plain and Shikaoi residents with the opportunity to experience international cultures. The towns now support four exchange programs: the Student Delegation/ Host Family Program, the Adult Delegation, the Long-Stay Program, and the Assistant E

nglish Teaching (AET) Program. Each program provides the community with an opportunity to gain new knowledge, a deeper cultural understanding, and lifelong friends. Shikaoi is a farming community for more than 6,000 residents. It is located forty minutes from Obihiro City on the central island of Hokkaido, Japan.

We are still looking for host families for this Octobers Student Delegation. We will be welcoming 75 students and their ...
08/07/2026

We are still looking for host families for this Octobers Student Delegation. We will be welcoming 75 students and their chaperones for 10 days and are looking for Host Families to welcome students and share in this amazing cultural experience.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Applications are available on our website at www.stonyplain.com/japan

As the exchange comes to our final weekend a bit of a cooler and damp day but the fireworks festival did not disappoint.
07/25/2026

As the exchange comes to our final weekend a bit of a cooler and damp day but the fireworks festival did not disappoint.

Tour around town and area including Buddhist Temple, Lake Shikaribetsu, lunch, calligraphy and Shinto Shrine.
07/25/2026

Tour around town and area including Buddhist Temple, Lake Shikaribetsu, lunch, calligraphy and Shinto Shrine.

Trip to Sapporo.
07/23/2026

Trip to Sapporo.

07/22/2026

A little Canadian line dancing

Pre-school, Elementary school and Jr High School visits.
07/22/2026

Pre-school, Elementary school and Jr High School visits.

Shikaoi High School Visit day.
07/22/2026

Shikaoi High School Visit day.

07/22/2026

Special performance at the Welcome Banquet.

Arrival in Shikaoi!
07/22/2026

Arrival in Shikaoi!

A long day of travel follow up with over 20,000 steps around Tokyo with this years student delegation. Off to Shikaoi to...
07/15/2026

A long day of travel follow up with over 20,000 steps around Tokyo with this years student delegation. Off to Shikaoi tomorrow.

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4905-51 Avenue
Stony Plain, AB
T7Z1Y1

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+17809632151

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