Sister Cities

The following sister or friendship city relationships exist between Michigan and Shiga (listed alphabetically by Michigan city followed by the year of affiliation):

• Adrian – Moriyama (1989)
• Ann Arbor – Hikone (1969)
• Birmingham – Ritto (1976)
• Clinton Township – Yasu (1993)
• DeWitt – Koka (renewed 2005)
• Grand Rapids – Omihachiman (1986)
• Lansing – Otsu (1969)
• Marquette – Higashiomi (1979; renewed 2005)
• Marshall – Koka (renewed 2005)
• Petoskey – Takashima (1976)
• Pontiac – Kusatsu (1978)
• Sault Ste. Marie – Ryuoh (1974)
• St. Johns – Konan (2004 – friendship cities)
• Traverse City – Koka (1969; renewed 2005)