In early October 2024, Neighbors Abroad was delighted to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Palo Alto and Tsuchiura. It was especially meaningful to mark the occasion with our friends from Tsuchiura right here in Palo Alto. The visiting delegation, led by Mayor Marika Ando, enjoyed a packed, three-day itinerary that included a welcome dinner at California Avenue hotspot Terun, visits to local schools and the Mitchell Park library, a ceremonial tree planting, a meeting with Palo Alto Mayor Greer Stone and other city officials, and a celebratory BBQ dinner at the Palo Alto Art Center where speakers toasted the long-running middle school exchange program and past participants in the Lake Kasumigaura Marathon, among other shared topics of celebration.
The visit was capped with a thrilling Cal football game, where the delegation members were treated to a "welcome" message on the football stadium's giant screen. Kudos to Tsuchiura Vice President Evelyn Shimazaki (and the many board members who helped) for ensuring that the visit was a grand success!
Below are some photos memorializing the celebration:
The visit was capped with a thrilling Cal football game, where the delegation members were treated to a "welcome" message on the football stadium's giant screen. Kudos to Tsuchiura Vice President Evelyn Shimazaki (and the many board members who helped) for ensuring that the visit was a grand success!
Below are some photos memorializing the celebration:
Planting a Kwanzan cherry tree in honor of the 15th anniversary of the Sister City relationship, October 2024, JLS Middle School
The full group at the tree planting
Go Bears!
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Delegation visit to the Mitchell Park Library, October 2024
Go Bears!
Mayor Greer Stone offering his written congratulations to the delegation
Mayor Ando and Mayor Stone
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