Gifu City

On April 21, 2014, Friendship Blossoms dogwoods were planted at the   Gifu City Central Youth Center, in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. Local officials took part in the ceremony, which was officiated by Mayor Shigemitsu Hosoe, and representatives from the US Consulate in Nagoya were present, including Principal Officer Harry Sullivan. Gifu City has been active in US-Japan relations, and has had a sister city relationship with Cincinnati, Ohio, since 1988.

Nagoya Consulate PO Harry Sullivan and Mayor Shigemitsu Hosoe plant Friendship Blossoms with Meigo Elementary School students, 21 April 2014

Nagoya Consulate PO Harry Sullivan and Mayor Shigemitsu Hosoe plant Friendship Blossoms with Meigo Elementary School students, 21 April 2014

 

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