Minoh City, Japan
International Cooperating City
Website: www.city.minoh.osaka.jp About Minoh
Minoh City has a population of 120,000 and is situated 20km from Osaka city centre in the northwestern part of Osaka Prefecture, Central Honshu. Tourists are attracted to Minoh Quasi National Park, with its extensive area of natural flora and fauna. The Park is also home to various temples and shrines that are steeped in history. Hutt City - Minoh City Exchanges
The formal relationship between Hutt City and Minoh City was established in 1995, and the level of exchange between the two cities is frequent and varied. Some exchanges take place annually or on a bi-annual basis, while other activities are one-time events. Click on this image
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School Exchanges
Each year around 20 Minoh Senior High School students take part in a visit to Hutt City. That group is hosted by Hutt Valley High School, which has a formal Sister School link with Minoh Senior High School. HVHS makes return visits to Minoh every second year.
Hutt Minoh Friendship House
Hutt Minoh Friendship House
at 38 Normandale Road, Lower Hutt.
Hutt Minoh Friendship House is a unique community facility providing a centre to facilitate exchanges and ongoing friendship between the people of New Zealand and Japan. Operated by a Trust Board with representation from throughout the Wellington region, it is a focal point for exchanges and the promotion of Japanese culture. Japanese language classes and other activities such as cooking and ikebana courses regularly take place. The downstairs space is available for public hire and offers excellent facilities for small conferences and meetings.
Grant Scheme
The trust generates a Japanese Education and Culture Grants Scheme in support of community groups and individuals engaging in not for profit project that seek to develop and sponsor japanese education and cultural awareness. For more information contact David Hancock, Visitor Market Development and International Relations Manager, on (04) 570-3373
Grant Scheme Application Form and Guidelines (80kb)