Sister Cities
We are proud to work with the leaders and communities from each of our sister cities to build bridges that create educational opportunities; support tourism; support and inspire the creation art; promotes cultural awareness, appreciation, and new understandings that lead to new experiences, understanding, and friendships around the world.
Hachinohe, Japan | "Japan's Northern Frontier"
The Hachinohe Area is a region in the southeast of the Aomori Prefecture. It is made up of the city of Hachinohe and seven towns and villages in the surrounding area. These separate villages, towns, and cities were all once part of the domain of the Nanbu clan. This shared cultural history has shaped the area into a warmhearted community that is filled with amazing and unique experiences just waiting to be discovered. Pristine nature, amazing food, and thrilling history await any visitor brave enough to travel to Hachinohe: Japan’s Northern Frontier.
Learn more: https://visithachinohe.com/en/
Donghae, South Korea
Donghae City is a coastal municipality on the southeastern part of Gangwon State seated between the Taebaek Mountains and the vast expanse of the East Sea, in South Korea. This unique positioning offers a combination of rugged mountain terrains and coastal views.
Historically, Donghae's development has been closely tied to its geographical location. Its economy centers on resource extraction from its mineral-rich mountains, and fishing and shipping industries. Its natural attractions, like Mureung Valley and Chuam Candlestick Rock, draw visitors from across the country and beyond.
Donghae City is also notable for its cultural heritage. It hosts several local festivals and events that celebrate its maritime and mountain culture. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, from relaxing on the beach to explore historical temples and trekking in the Taebaek Mountains.
Learn more about Donghae City: https://www.dh.go.kr/english/index.do
Rivne, Ukraine
Rivne, Ukrainian is a city in western Ukraine. The city is the administrative center of Rivne Oblast (province), as well as the surrounding Rivne Raion (district created in the USSR) within the oblast. Administratively, Rivne is incorporated as a city of oblast significance and does not belong to the Raion. It has a population of 243,873 (2022 estimate).
In the spring of 1919, it also served as a provisional seat of the Ukrainian government throughout the ongoing war with Soviet Russia. Between World War I and World War II, the city was located in Poland as a district-level (county) seat in Wolyn Voivodeship. At the start of World War II in 1939, Rivne was occupied by the Soviet Red Army and received its current status by becoming a seat of regional government of the Rivne Oblast which was created out of the eastern portion of the voivodeship. During the German occupation of 1941–44 the city was designated as a capital of German Ukraine (Reichskommissariat Ukraine).
Rivne is an important transportation hub, with the international Rivne Airport, and rail links to Zdolbuniv, Sarny, and Kovel, as well as highways linking it with Brest, Kyiv and Lviv. Among other leading companies there is a chemical factory of Rivne-Azot (part of Ostchem Holding).
