Our Mission

Our mission is to promote mutual goodwill and understanding between the citizens of Half Moon Bay, California and Kariwa-Mura, Japan. Students are immersed in the lifestyles and cultures of their counterparts through the exchange of student information and visits.

Coastside Gives is happening all day May 7th! Please consider a donation to HMBKSCA. This is the one time of year we fundraise for our organization. Visit our Coastside Gives page to learn more about our campaign.

Visit our Coastside Gives Campaign Page

Congratulations to our 2025 Coastside Ambassadors, Evelyn Browne and Bella Piercy, for a wonderful trip to Japan this past summer. We’re so proud of you! Here is a recap below of their stay in Japan:

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