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 Honolulu Ocean Safety Department hosted a delegation of lifeguards from Okinawa, Japan, from February

A group of students from Kangwon National University in South Korea recently visited Honolulu to

Consul General Dr. K. Srikar Reddy’s visit to Honolulu Hale signals renewed momentum in the

Seventh graders from Nagaoka City, Japan, visited our Chief Of Staff, Mr. Andy Sugg. Before

Major funding opportunity for Honolulu organizations to collaborate with our Japanese sister cities! THE OPPORTUNITY

Mayor Rick Blangiardi met with Hideaki Chotoku, the newly appointed Consul General of Japan in

The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department hosted a delegation of lifeguards from Okinawa, Japan, from February

A group of students from Kangwon National University in South Korea recently visited Honolulu to

Consul General Dr. K. Srikar Reddy’s visit to Honolulu Hale signals renewed momentum in the

Seventh graders from Nagaoka City, Japan, visited our Chief Of Staff, Mr. Andy Sugg. Before

Major funding opportunity for Honolulu organizations to collaborate with our Japanese sister cities! THE OPPORTUNITY

Mayor Rick Blangiardi met with Hideaki Chotoku, the newly appointed Consul General of Japan in
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.”
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