Consul-General Fukushima attended Knoxville-Muroran Sister City Relations 30th Anniversary Event

 On January 13, Consul-General Fukushima attended the Knoxville-Muroran Sister City Relations 30th Anniversary Event, which was held via online. In the ceremony, Muroran Mayor Takeshi Aoyama, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and representatives from both Cities made remarks. Students of Muroran who have experiences of visiting Knoxville performed jazz music. Consul-General Fukushima conveyed the message to congratulate 30th anniversary. Consul-General Fukushima expressed her appreciation to people who worked hard to keep sister city relationship and said their activities contributes toward strengthening relations between the Japan and the U.S. Through this ceremony, affiliated parties were able to confirm the willingness to further develop future sister city exchanges. Consulate-General of Japan offers best wishes to both cities toward the continued growth and betterment of this sister city relationship.