The City of Pittsburg and Shimonoseki City, Japan are celebrating 20 years of their sister city relationship. 

On August 1, 2018, the City of Pittsburg welcomed a delegation that included Tsuyoshi Kanda, Deputy Director of International Affairs; Akiko Nohno, teacher at Kogyagawa Junior High; and 8 junior students. 

On August 22, 2018, the City of Pittsburg sent a delegation consisting of Pittsburg Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Janet Schulze; Rancho Medanos Junior High Principal, Eric Peyko; Pittsburg Police Officer Timothy Manly-Williams; and 5 students from Pittsburg High School.

Take a look at their trip.

August 24 - Meetings with City Officials, Visits to the Aquarium, Akama Shrine, Chofu Garden and Castle Town Chofu home of the Samurai

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August 22-23- Travel Days