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Vol. 27: Hamamatsu

Written by Hamamatsu City

うなぎHamamatsu is a city located near the center of Japan and borders the Pacific Ocean. In the western area of Hamamatsu is Lake Hamana, a lak…

Vol. 26: Fukushima

Written by Fukushima Prefecture

Ramen Capital Kitakata City

福島2 What flavours come to your mind when you hear the words ‘Japanese Ramen’?  In Japan, there are 3 main …

Vol. 25: Joetsu

Written by Joetsu, Niigata prefecture

01ワイン写真 Joetsu is located in the southwest of Niigata prefecture, and is surrounded by an abundance of stunning nature such as mou…

Vol. 24: Wakayama

1Wakayama: Japan’s Spiritual Heartland
Wakayama is located on the Kii Peninsula, which was chosen as the 5th ranking region to travel in 2018 by Lonely Planet las…

Vol. 23 Fukuoka

Fukuoka Prefecture is located in the southern part of Japan. It is blessed by the Genkai Sea so seafood sold in the prefecture is all fresh and cheap. Local cuisine…

[September 2019]
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme and Sister City Relationships

In July and August, approximately 200 new Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme participants from Australia and New Zealand embarked upon their new jour…

Snow Travel Expo  2018

The Snow Travel Expo, Australia’s comprehensive ski show was held on Sunday May 20 at the International Convention Centre Sydney, and on Sunday May 27 at t…

One-Year Anniversary of Mihara and Palmerston North City Partnership

On 21 March, Mihara City in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, and Palmerston North in New Zealand celebrated the one-year anniversary of their city partnership.

Th…

Visit to Christchurch City Council in New Zealand

On 12 March, a staff member of CLAIR Sydney visited Christchurch City Council in New Zealand and met with Ms Claire Phillips. Ms Phillips has overseen Christchur…

Visit to Hutt City Council in New Zealand

On 11 March, staff members of CLAIR Sydney visited Hutt City Council in New Zealand and met with Ms Vesna West, International Relations Manager. Ms West is in char…

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  • The sister city relationship between Nagoya City and City of Sydney will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2025.
     
    The Nagoya City official who came to Australia to participate in the Australian Multiculturalism Study Tour hosted by CLAIR Sydney, paid a visit to Sydney City Town Hall on Friday 24 November, and we assisted his visit. In addition to sharing information on the status of exchanges between the two cities’ sister zoos (Taronga Zoo and Higashiyama Zoo) and international exchanges in Nagoya City, a preliminary meeting was held for Deputy Mayor Matsuo’s visit to Sydney for December 2023.
     
    With the landmark year only two years away, CLAIR Sydney will continue to support the exchanges between the two cities.
     
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  • 2022/2023 CLAIR Forum

    On 3 March, CLAIR Sydney held the CLAIR Forum 2023 in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS: IPPG).

    This year’s theme was ‘Multisectoral Approach for Regional Revitalisation’. At the event, two members from CLAIR Sydney and Carol Mills from UTS: IPPG and Andrew Francis from Parkes Council made a comprehensive presentation each on local government policies and strategies that have revitalised local communities and economies in Japan and Australia during the current ongoing pandemic.

    Date: Friday 3 March 2023

    Venue: The Japan Foundation, Sydney – Seminar Room

    Speakers and topics:

    – Ms Shimizu (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)

    Sustainable Urban Development Project in the Tokyo Bay Area

    – ​​ Prof Mills (Director, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney)

    Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations for Sustainable Urban Development with Reference to Sydney Parklands

    – Mr Inoue (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)

    Approaches taken by Mihara City to Tackle Population Decline

    – ​Mr Francis (Director Infrastructure and Strategic Futures, Parkes Council)

    Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations with Reference to the Parkes Special Activation Precinct

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  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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