Omihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture, Prefecture, Japan
Overview
| Location | Inland of central region in Japan |
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| Population | 81,384 |
| Area | 177.4㎢ |
| Administrative Departments | 7 departments (1 office), 34 Division |
| City Council | 20 council members |
| Features | Developed cultural and transportation infrastructure, production of carbon and electronic products Beautiful natural scenery, balanced agriculture and industry |
| Date of Sister City Agreement | December 1, 1994 |
| Reasons for Sister City Agreement | Friendship based on mutual historical relationship Globalization of both local governments and improvement of their competitiveness. |
| Website | www.city.omihachiman.shiga.jp |
History of Exchange
- 28 mutual visits for 310 people (72 people in 10 visits to Omihachiman, 238 people in 18 invitations to Miryang)
- Administrative Exchange Visits: 6 times (19 people in 2 visits to Omihachiman, 54 people in 4 invitations to Miryang)
- Cultural Exchange Visits: 14 times (19 people in 4 visits to Omihachiman, 108 people in 10 invitations to Miryang)
- Sports Exchange Visits: 3 times (27 people 27 people in 2 visits to Omihachiman 9 people in 1 invitation to Miryang)
- Administrative Exchange Visits: 5 times (7 people in 2 visits to Omihachiman, 67 people in 3 invitations to Miryang)
Future Plans
- Secure a hub for tour products to Miryang
- Enhance friendship and exchange through cultural and artistic events
- Mutual civilian exchange projects
- Promotion of homestay programs as a method of youth and sports exchange