Franklin student Kevin Thomas presents a gift to Akane Suto a student from Kuji, Japan during a visit by teachers and students from Kuji at Franklin Community High School in Franklin, Ind., Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. Franklin students and their families hosted 10 students from Kuji and their chaperones during their visit to Franklin. Each year Franklin hosts a group of students from Kuji, Franklin's sister city in Japan. The students received gifts from their host families, toured the school's facilities as well as popular spots in downtown Franklin. Mike Wolanin / Daily Journal