Nagaoka, Japan - Signed 1987

Nagaoka's strong support of the Sister Cities concept enables this to be Fort Worth's most active program with over 200 youth and adults exchanging each year for programs in sports, culture and education. For over 12 years, Shinichi Hara, the "Safeway" of Nagaoka, has sponsored over $1 million in scholarships both in Nagaoka and Fort Worth for students and teachers to participate in an annual two-week educational exchange. Nagaoka, fireworks capitol of Japan, sent a spectacular fireworks gift for Fort Worth's celebration as an All America City. Developed exchanges include fire, rescue and Red Cross training, Rotary and Soroptimists civic programs, cowboys and culture programs for tourism, and was recognized internationally for their creative participation in the 100-day Sun and Star Festival Parade and the Sister Cities International celebration.

City Update May 2008

Join the Nagaoka group this month as they discuss ideas for programs and exchanges for next year. See calendar for details.

City Update June 2008

The Nagaoka group will brainstorm at their June meeting, so join them and bring your ideas. Congratulations to our student ambassadors traveling to Nagaoka this month, as well as our two educator ambassadors, Jo Dufault and Nikki St. Amand.



For more information about the Nagaoka City group please contact Beth Weibel at 817-392-2657 or click to email.


Click here for the calendar

Nagaoka, Japan city link: http://www.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/