Monthly Archives: February 2014

Newsletter No.72

Newsletter No.72

Newsletter No.72

The latest issue of our Correspondence includes the articles about Visit Tokachi!, Queanbeyan’s Sister City Anniversary Visit to Minami Alps Japan October 20

Exploring Creativity: JETAA NSW’s Art Projects

~ Photos and Article by JETAA NSW~

One of the best reasons to be a JETAA member is the chance to carry out truly creative and innovative projects. As an example of thi…

Queanbeyan’s Sister City Anniversary Visit to Minami Alps Japan October 2013

~ Photos and article by Queanbeyan City Council ~

The Sister City relationship, originally between Queanbeyan and Hattamura, was formally established in 1992 …

[February 2014]
Local Autonomy College

In Japan, there has been an increasing trend towards a decentralised society, and the trend seems to continue into the future. Under such circumstances, the Loc…

Tokachi is the only place in the world you can enjoy a truly amazing winter!

Tokachi is located in central Hokkaido, an already popular destination with Australian skiers. As you know there are lots of hot springs called “Onsen” in Japan

Assisting the research of the needs of local cyclists in relation to the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido International Cycling Festival (from 13 to 17 January)

In order to attract as many Australian participants as possible, we researched the needs of Australian cyclists and the most effective way to promote this Inter…

Supporting Delegates from the association of west and North Tsugaru Towns and Villages

Delegates from the association of west and north Tsugaru Towns and Villages – a leading apple producing region – visited Sydney to research about the local produ…

Supporting Aomori Prefectural Assembly

In order to look into the Australian agricultural production and to attract Australian tourists to their region, 6 members of the Aomori prefectural assembly v…

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  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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  • The sister city relationship between Nagoya City and City of Sydney will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2025.
     
    The Nagoya City official who came to Australia to participate in the Australian Multiculturalism Study Tour hosted by CLAIR Sydney, paid a visit to Sydney City Town Hall on Friday 24 November, and we assisted his visit. In addition to sharing information on the status of exchanges between the two cities’ sister zoos (Taronga Zoo and Higashiyama Zoo) and international exchanges in Nagoya City, a preliminary meeting was held for Deputy Mayor Matsuo’s visit to Sydney for December 2023.
     
    With the landmark year only two years away, CLAIR Sydney will continue to support the exchanges between the two cities.
     
  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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  • 2022/2023 CLAIR Forum

    On 3 March, CLAIR Sydney held the CLAIR Forum 2023 in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS: IPPG).

    This year’s theme was ‘Multisectoral Approach for Regional Revitalisation’. At the event, two members from CLAIR Sydney and Carol Mills from UTS: IPPG and Andrew Francis from Parkes Council made a comprehensive presentation each on local government policies and strategies that have revitalised local communities and economies in Japan and Australia during the current ongoing pandemic.

    Date: Friday 3 March 2023

    Venue: The Japan Foundation, Sydney – Seminar Room

    Speakers and topics:

    – Ms Shimizu (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)

    Sustainable Urban Development Project in the Tokyo Bay Area

    – ​​ Prof Mills (Director, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney)

    Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations for Sustainable Urban Development with Reference to Sydney Parklands

    – Mr Inoue (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)

    Approaches taken by Mihara City to Tackle Population Decline

    – ​Mr Francis (Director Infrastructure and Strategic Futures, Parkes Council)

    Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations with Reference to the Parkes Special Activation Precinct

  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.

  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

    View this Correspondence in PDF.