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Updated: Sep 9, 2021
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Take advantage of a unique opportunity to visit Japan during the 2017 Goodwill Mission, scheduled for September 5 through 15. The annual Goodwill Mission is a key component of Birmingham’s Sister City relationship with Ritto. It offers opportunities for Michigan and Shiga residents to deepen friendships and cultural understanding between our sister-states. These trips are a truly unique cultural experience!
This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Michigan-Shiga relationship. The Michigan-Shiga Sister State Board has invited 40 Michigan community members to enjoy a ten-day goodwill mission to Shiga, including home-stay experiences with Shiga families. The package includes:
- Roundtrip flight from Detroit Metro Airport and ground transportation
- Hotel (five nights) and homestay with a Japanese family (four nights)
- Most meals
- Four days of sightseeing, including:
- Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples
- Ninja Village in Koka
- Japan Center for Michigan Universities
- Shopping excursions
- Lake Biwa Museum
- Traditional Japanese village on Lake Biwa
- Scenic boat rides on Lake Biwa
- Chikubushima Island
- Participation in the 50th Anniversary Ceremony (Sept. 9) including:
- Keynote remarks by Governors Snyder and Mikazuki
- Special performances
- Formal dinner