Sister-city talks
From BRUCE ROSCOE in Tokyo
A senior Japanese politician is visiting Christchurch today to discuss with the Mayor, Sir Hamish Hay, the sister-city relationship with Kurashiki in the south-west-ern prefecture of Okayama.
Mr Takenori Kato, who was Home Affairs Minister in the Cabinet of Mr Takeo Fukuda, is now a member of the upper house of Japan’s Diet (Parliament) for Okayama. He is credited with being a prime mover behind establishing the sister-city bond during his double term
as Governor of Okayama from 1964 to 1972.
“Kurashiki is very proud of Christchurch as a sister,” Mr Kato said, before his departure. “We are very happy to * have this relationship. It is very useful for encouraging sports and educational exchanges, and many Kurashiki citizens want to visit Christchurch,”'he said. Mr Kato will present a message from the Mayor of Kurashiki, Mr Yoshio Takizawa, to Sir Hamish and in two days of talks will discuss the future of the partnership.
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Press, 3 October 1983, Page 1
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