A Unique Experience

Ms. Sakkas talks about the Sister City organization and the close relationship between Cupertino and Toyokawa since 1978.  She also talks about the student exchange program, and the variety of festival entertainment and activities for visitors to enjoy. The "Better Part Show" with Ms. Grace Trafton was aired on KMVT in March, 2018.

“The festival is a great community event because it celebrates and honors one of Cupertino’s oldest sister city relationships, with Toyokawa, Japan, by gathering our diverse community to experience Japanese arts, music, culture and food,” ...“One of the truly unique features of our program is the large variety of Japanese exhibits, performances, foods and hands-on activities.”

Alysa Sakkas,

President of Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities

Recipient of the Cupertino 2018 CREST Lifetime Achievement Award