The Fullerton Sister City Association warmly welcomed a delegation from Fukui, Japan, during the City Council meeting at City Hall on November 18. Co-Presidents Pam Keller and Leah Yamamoto addressed Mayor Jung, Mayor Pro Tem Charles, and members of the Fullerton City Council, sharing their excitement about the Longstanding relationship between the two cities.
Established in 1989 under Mayor Molly McClanahan, the partnership with Fukui marks 36 years of cultural exchanges and visits, highlighting the bonds formed through cooperation and friendship.
Keller expressed gratitude to the City of Fullerton for hosting a Welcome Dinner for the visiting delegation and recounted a day filled with activities, including tours of City Hall, the Police and Fire Departments, and a stop for lunch at the beloved California fast-food chain In-N-Out. The delegation also previewed the Fullerton Museum’s latest exhibits.
Yamamoto provided details about the current delegation, which includes the following members: Fukui Mayor Mr. Saigyo Shigeru, Mr. Horikawa Hideki, Vice-Chair of the Fukui City Council, Director of the Commerce, Industry and Labor Department Mr. Kuroda Yoshihiro, Director of the Secretariat Division, Mr. Fujii Keitaro, Deputy Director of the City Council Secretariat, Mr. Ono Yoshisada, International Affairs Director, Mr. Raimaru Hiroki, Mr. Ito Go, General Affairs Division, Ms. Kitade Yuko, Official Interpreter
Additionally, the delegation includes the following Fukui City Council Members: Mr. Fujita Satoshi, Ms. Tsuda Kaori, Mr. Terashima Kyoya, Mr. Uragami Hayato, Mr. Sano Hiroshi
The delegation also comprises seven residents who are part of a Citizen Delegation.
“We have been planning this trip for months and are excited to introduce them to our Education Community,” Yamamoto said, highlighting upcoming visits to Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton College, and Fullerton Union High School.
In an exciting announcement, the Co-Presidents revealed plans to take ten Junior Ambassadors to Fukui in June 2026. The selection process was competitive, with numerous applicants, and Keller expressed confidence in the chosen group of young representatives.
As the evening progressed, attendees looked forward to hearing from the Fukui delegation, starting with Mayor Saigyo, followed by Vice Chairman Horikawa and citizen group representative Eiichi Yamazaki.
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