In early June 2024, 11 Association members travelled to Koshigaya to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sister City relationship with the people of Koshigaya.
In April, 10 members from the Koshigaya Association and City Council visited Campbelltown for the 40th anniversary celebration
The Association members funded their own travel and costs to Japan. While most were able to be hosted by families in Koshigaya, several stayed in a local hotel.
We thank the Koshigaya International Association and the Koshigaya City Council for their very warm welcome to the group and for hosting a formal welcome reception and a range of activities in and around Koshigaya.
A selection of photos from the trip
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Ana and Briana Davies were hosted by the Ozawa family
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Terry and Veronica Crotty were hosted by Shigeo and Yoko Yoshida
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Mick Stevens, Rey Manoto and Binod Paudel with President Kobayashi, Vice President Bamba and member Tatsuzawa
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The group took time out at Odawara Castle to dress in costume
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Donna McLeod was hosted by the Ikeda family |
David Symonds was hosted by the Yamada family |
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Donna Vossinakis was hosted by the Sekine family
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Marilyn Rowe was hosted by the Umezaki family
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Welcome reception opening by President Masaru Kobayashi
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Terry Crotty and Masaru Kobayashi with the declaration to continue the Sister City relationship
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Terry Crotty with the Association gift to Akira Fukuda, Mayor of Koshigaya City
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