International relations and Sister City relationships enhance tourism, business relations, educational, cultural and sports exchanges, and develops the flow and exchange of knowledge and ideas. These components play vital roles in amplifying Honolulu’s unique and rich cultural, social, and economic fabric.
The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, in collaboration with the East-West Center Arts
On a visit that was equal parts official and joyful, Chief of Staff Andy Sugg
Mayor Sato and Chair Kishi of Chigasaki, Japan, paid a warm visit to Honolulu Hale
In the spirit of the sister city relationship between Honolulu and Shibuya, Japan, a delegation
Bishop Isao Ito, Chair of the Univers Foundation and a senior leader of Shinnyo-en (one
The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department hosted a delegation of lifeguards from Okinawa, Japan, from February
The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, in collaboration with the East-West Center Arts
On a visit that was equal parts official and joyful, Chief of Staff Andy Sugg
Mayor Sato and Chair Kishi of Chigasaki, Japan, paid a warm visit to Honolulu Hale
In the spirit of the sister city relationship between Honolulu and Shibuya, Japan, a delegation
Bishop Isao Ito, Chair of the Univers Foundation and a senior leader of Shinnyo-en (one
The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department hosted a delegation of lifeguards from Okinawa, Japan, from February
Chengdu, China (2011)
Fengxian, China (2012)
Fuzhou, China (2021)
Haikou, Hainan Island, China (1985)
Qinhuangdao, China (2010)
Zhangzhou, China (2012)
Zhongshan, China (1997)
Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands (2024)
Bruyères, France (1960)
Chigasaki, Japan (2012)
Edogawa district, Japan (2020)
Hiroshima, Japan (1959)
Nagaoka, Japan (2012)
Naha, Okinawa, Japan (1960)
Sakaimachi, Japan (2018)
Shibuya district, Japan (2024)
Uwajima, Japan (2004)
Mombasa, Kenya (2000)
Majuro, Marshall Islands (2009)
Rabat, Morocco (2007)
Baguio, Philippines (1995)
Candon, Philippines (2015)
Cebu, Philippines (1990)
Laoag, Philippines (1969)
Mandaluyong, Philippines (2005)
Manila, Philippines (1980)
Vigan, Philippines (2003)
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (1979)
Sintra, Portugal (1998)
Incheon, Republic of Korea (2013)
Seoul, Republic of Korea (1973)
Kaohsiung, Taiwan ROC (1962)
Hue, Vietnam (1995)
Kin Town, Japan (2020)
Miura, Japan (2020)
Usa, Japan (2019)
Gifu, Japan (2003)
Yamaguchi City (2025)
Shonai Town (2025)
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“Though this partnership is built upon the foundation of our two nations’ history of cooperation, it is my sincere hope that we can reimagine the ways in which we work together; the manner in which we build opportunities for both the people of Edogawa and Honolulu – to create mutually beneficial exchanges to the betterment of our individual Cities, but for our collective humanity.”
