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Marquette welcomes Higashiyomi sister‑city delegation on 47th anniversary visit
Summary
A delegation from Higashiyomi, Japan, visited Marquette on July 27 to mark the 47th anniversary of the sister‑city relationship; officials exchanged gifts and pledged continued cultural and civic ties.
The Marquette City Commission on July 27 welcomed a delegation from Higashiyomi, Japan, marking the 47th year of the sister‑city relationship.
Bill Brazier, a Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership board member, introduced the visitors and host families and described activities during the week. The delegation leader identified in the transcript as Kiyoka Tsunamikawa, deputy mayor of Higashiyomi, thanked Marquette for hosting the group and described the long‑standing friendship between the cities.
"We sincerely hope that you have an opportunity to come and visit us in Higashyomi next year or in the near future," the delegation leader said, noting the two cities have deepened their trust since the original agreement in 1978. Mayor Schlegel presented a local snowy‑owl artwork and small gifts to the delegates; the visitors presented a cultural lantern intended to represent summer festivals and local shrine traditions.
The commission highlighted the role of host families in the visit and the value of cultural exchanges in strengthening community ties. No formal action was required; the exchange was presented as a ceremonial item and a chance to publicly acknowledge the sister‑city relationship.
