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Akkeshi Town is situated in the south-eastern region of Hokkaido, covering an area of approximately 739 square kilometres and is home to around 8,000 residents. With a long-standing history as a regional hub in eastern Hokkaido, the town has flourished thanks to its abundant natural environment. Today, Akkeshi Town thrives on its well-established fishing and dairy farming industries.<\/p>\n
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Akkeshi Town is nationally renowned as one of Japan\u2019s leading oyster-producing regions. Harvested year-round from the town\u2019s uniquely shaped coastal waters, Akkeshi oysters are prized for their tender texture and rich, sweet flavour. In addition, \u2019Akkeshi Whisky\u2019, crafted using the town\u2019s cool and humid climate to its advantage, has earned international recognition in recent years, winning multiple international awards.<\/p>\n
This year marks the 43rd anniversary of Akkeshi Town\u2019s sister city relationship with Clarence City, established in 1982. The origins of this relationship trace back to a historical event: a whaling ship, the Eamont<\/em>, sailing from Clarence City, was shipwrecked off the coast of Akkeshi, and all 32 crew members were successfully rescued by local residents. The story was later publicised through books and media coverage, which ultimately led to the formalisation of the sister city agreement. Over the years, Akkeshi Town and Clarence City have strengthened their relationship through various exchange programmes, including courtesy visits and visits aimed at promoting educational exchanges among junior and senior high school students.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These exchanges have continued into 2025. In March 2025, a group of ten junior high school students residing in Akkeshi, accompanied by three chaperones, visited Clarence City. During their stay, they participated in homestays with local host families. The programme included recreational activities at Rose Bay High School, a cultural presentation on Indigenous heritage at the City Hall, and visits to various local facilities. These experiences gave students valuable insights into Australian life and culture, offering a firsthand understanding of the differences between Japan and Australia.<\/p>\n In September, Akkeshi Town is scheduled to welcome a delegation from Clarence City, consisting of 23 students and three accompanying staff from Rose Bay High School. Moving forward, Akkeshi Town remains committed to promoting further mutual exchange and cooperation with Clarence City, with the aim of deepening the sister city relationship and fostering lasting international friendship.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Akkeshi Town is situated in the south-eastern region of Hokkaido, covering an …<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.jlgc.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Akkeshi-2-300x202.png\")
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