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The planned November 13th Salem-Ota Sister City celebration has been postponed due to restrictions on indoor live performances that are expected to still be in place on that date. We […]

The Salem-Ota Club would like to state our support for the Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community here in the US and abroad.  We reject racism, injustice, and violent acts […]

Dear members of the Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange,We are pleased to be partners this year with Salem Film Fest, and invite you to participate in their 14th annual, virtual, film fest this […]

Are you a senior going to college who has participated in The Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange? We have an opportunity for you! What has this program meant to you? Tell us […]

The Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange is proud to announce that Abigail Clark is the recipient of this year’s $500 scholarship. Her essay on what the exchange program has meant to her […]

Our friends in Ota have created a lovely video message to share with the Salem Ota Exchange and all of their friends here in Salem. It is wonderful to see […]

Are you, or do you know a high school senior going to college who has participated in The Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange?  We have an opportunity for you! What has this […]

Dear Host Families and Members of the Salem Ota Student Exchange Community, First and foremost, I hope this finds you and your loved ones doing well during these most difficult […]

Dear Friends, The outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) has upended travel across the globe. However, at this time it is very difficult to anticipate what the situation will be in 4 […]

As part of the PEM gala in 2019, a short video was created celebrating and explaining the connection between Ota, Japan and Salem, Mass. The Peabody Essex Museum made this […]