Massachusetts & Hokkaido, Japan Celebrate 30th Anniversary Sister State Pact
Matsumae Castle Cherry Blossom Courtesy of Hokkaido Official Tourism Website October 19, 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of a special Sister State Agreement between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Hokkaido, Japan. The agreement became official in 1990. The connections between Japan and Massachusetts actually date back to the 19th century, […]