Posts Tagged ‘Japan’
Richmond’s Japanese sister city celebrates Obi Festival
Since Richmond established its sister city relationship with Shimada, Japan, local people have taken initiative to take the cities’ cooperation even further.
Read MoreRichmond officials mix business and pleasure in China
Richmond representatives recently visited China and Japan. The expedition was, in the words of Councilman Corky Booze, “strictly business,” but photos and records from the trip make it clear that for at least five days the delegation was sightseeing.
Read MoreRichmond radiological lab takes lead after Japanese earthquake
Scientists in Richmond are the state’s first line of detection, conducting radiological tests to monitor whether the partial meltdown of nuclear reactors in Japan poses any threat in California.
Read MoreStudents from Shimada, Japan, tour Richmond
Six students from Richmond’s sister city introduced themselves to the public at Tuesday’s special City Council meeting.
Read MoreStudents from Japanese sister city to visit despite tragedy
Seven guests from Shimada, Richmond’s sister city in Japan, are set to visit Saturday for a nine-day stay. As they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the relationship between the two cities, the visitors from Shimada will also be recovering from of the biggest tragedies in their country’s history.
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