This July, a 12-person delegation headed by Tyler Police Chief and Tyler Sister Cities President Gary Swindle traveled to Yachiyo, Japan.
In the last 22 years there has been roughly one trip a year between Yachiyo and Tyler, either with delegations from Japan to Texas or vice versa.
During their stay the group experienced Japanese homestays, a summer festival in neighboring Sawara, and even an earthquake.
Swindle and his fellow delegates are looking forward to hosting their Japanese counterparts in Tyler next year and cementing the friendships they made on this and previous trips.
Via Sarah Wang/East-West Center.
https://asiamattersforamerica.org/articles/sister-city-ties-strengthening-links-between-japan-and-southwestern-us-states
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