To become a member of the Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association (OFSCA), you must submit your annual membership dues to support our organization's activities. If you would like to meet our Board of Directors and members and get a sense of our activity before joining, please join one of our monthly General Meetings, email us at [email protected] for more information, or attend one of our public events in the city! OFSCA also has a number of volunteer opportunities ranging from monthly commitments to occasional or one-time activities that we welcome everyone to join.All are welcome to join! We welcome residents of Oakland (and surrounding cities), those who have lived/worked/traveled in Fukuoka or Japan, alumni of the JET Program, those with an interest in Japanese culture, people-to-people exchanges, and more. Our members range from families and K-12 students to university students, and adults of all ages. Many of our members remain involved in OFSCA for decades, and have made lifelong friends as part of our exchange programs, community activities, and volunteer opportunities.2026-27 Membership DuesWhen joining OFSCA or renewing your annual membership, please select the dues tier for you or your family/organization: Student: $10Individual: $35Family: $50Business: $100Corporate: $200Additional Contributions: Support OFSCA Beyond MembershipIf you are able to make a donation to OFSCA in addition to annual membership, we are deeply grateful for your support of our activities. Select your level: Acorn: $15Oak Tree: $30Lake Merritt: $50Jack London: $100Frank Ogawa: $500