Summary

The Main Overview

Before the Koshigaya International Association formed on May 29, 2001, there was a Koshigaya Sister City Committee, which was started in 1982. Following that, many citizens visited our sister city, Campbelltown. We have also had citizens participate in many in Sister City delegations. It has been a very valuable experiences for everyone, to promote international understanding and a strong friendship between two sister cities.

However, with the rapid development of internationalization, the need for local exchange activities with foreign people living in Koshigaya has increased as has the need for a sister city relationship. In order to meet this need, the Sister City Committee was officially disbanded and the Koshigaya International Association was formed on May 29, 2001.

Purpose of the Association's Foundation

The purpose was to actively understand the citizens of our sister city and people from other cultures currently living in Koshigaya. Similarly, its aim was for citizens of Koshigaya to practice international understanding, and to promote the development of international goodwill. Together with the promotion of autonomous cultural activism which is reached through the facilitation of regional cultural exchange.

Activities

To promote relations with our sister cities and other cities
To plan international events
To plan events that promote international understanding
To collect information and make publications concerning international relations
To be concerned with the collaboration of various international groups
All other international relations and matters concerning necessary work for local internationalization