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City of Athens to Welcome Isahaya Delegation for 40th Anniversary Sister City Celebration!
The City of Athens will welcome a delegation of 15 visitors from its Sister City of Isahaya, Japan, for a special gathering at Eco Park on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between the two communities.
The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Eco Park, located at 2900 George R. Price Boulevard in Athens, and is expected to last approximately one hour.
The celebration will bring together representatives from Athens and Japan to recognize four decades of friendship, cultural exchange and cooperation between Athens and Isahaya.
Japanese Consul General Watanabe from the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is expected to attend, along with executives from DENSO Manufacturing, City of Athens officials, members of the Athens City Council and members of the community.
For 40 years, the Sister City relationship between Athens and Isahaya has provided opportunities for residents, students and community leaders to experience each other's cultures and develop lasting friendships across thousands of miles.
The visiting delegation's time in Athens will continue that tradition, giving the City's Japanese guests an opportunity to experience the community and the hospitality that has helped sustain the partnership for four decades.
Members of the public are invited to attend and help commemorate this milestone in the longstanding relationship between Athens and Isahaya!
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Eco Park, 2900 George R. Price Boulevard, Athens, TN 37303
Sister City Success!
Last night, the final part in this year’s Sister City Lecture Series took place with a tea ceremony.
This year’s series was a huge success, thank you to everyone who participated in these events.
This series is important to share Japanese culture with Athens and further build relationships with Isahaya Japan!!!
We look forward to holding even more of them in the future!
Stay tuned for updates!
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