Sister states since 1968
Sister states since 1968
On 9 March 2022, Governor Taizo Mikazuki held a press conference in Otsu City, wherein he announced that he would “accept refugees in Shiga from Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. The prefecture is prepared for acceptance at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) in Hikone City… so that if there is a request […]
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On behalf of the Michigan Shiga Sister State Board (MSSSB), we strongly denounce and condemn any and all hate crimes and hateful acts against Asian Americans. The mission of our board is to promote increased respect and friendship between Michigan and Shiga, but this extends to all people. When forming the bonds of sister states,
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(Excerpt of article: “Moriyama, Japan donates 3,000 masks to Adrian” by Spencer Durham on Lenconnect.com) Three thousand masks are currently in route to Adrian from Moriyama, Japan, the city’s sister city. Jim Berryman, current president of the Michigan-Shiga Sister State Board, told The Daily Telegram Monday of the incoming donation. Michigan shares a sister state
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Every place has a food that it’s known for. Michigan, for example, has Mackinac Island fudge, Traverse City cherries, and Upper Peninsula pasties. But what about Shiga? Of course, sushi, ramen, and tempura come to mind when thinking of Japan, but each prefecture has its own meibutsu (名物; famous product, typically food). Thanks to the