10th Anniversary Commemorative Gift Presentation Ceremony for the Friendship City Agreement

Inagi City has reached the 10th anniversary of the Friendship City Agreement with Soma City in Fukushima Prefecture and Nozawaonsen Village in Nagano Prefecture.

To commemorate this, on October 25, 2023, at the I-no-machi Inagi Citizen Festival, we invited Mayor Tateya of Soma City and Mayor Ueno of Nozawaonsen Village to hold the 10th anniversary commemorative gift presentation ceremony.

We will continue to cherish the ties with both cities and deepen our exchanges.

Left: Mayor Tateya of Soma City, Center: Mayor Takahashi of Inagi City, Right: Mayor Ueno of Nozawaonsen Village

Introduction of Commemorative Gifts

Commemorative Gift from Inagi City to Soma City

Inagi City presented a flag commemorating the 10th anniversary. The flag depicts the horses of the Soma Nomaoi galloping and the pear blossoms, a specialty of Inagi City. Additionally, at the center of the flag, a ring symbolizing ongoing and lasting exchange is placed.

Commemorative Gift from Inagi City to Nozawa Onsen Village

Inagi City presented a flag commemorating the 10th anniversary. The flag depicts the falling snow and steam from the hot springs of Nozawa Onsen Village, the ski resort scenery, and Inagi City's specialty pears and pear blossoms. Additionally, at the center of the flag, a ring symbolizing ongoing and lasting exchange has been placed.

From Soma City to Inagi City

We received a tenugui towel of Soma Nomaoi. This tenugui features a design depicting the departure scene of the general commander of the "Soma Nomaoi."

From Nozawaonsen Village to Inagi City

We received a commemorative shield. This shield is made from beech wood produced in Nagano Prefecture and is engraved with the city and village emblems of both municipalities.