International Relations & Sister City Program

International relations and Sister City relationships enhance tourism, business relations, educational, cultural and sports exchanges, and develops the flow and exchange of knowledge and ideas. These components play vital roles in amplifying Honolulu’s unique and rich cultural, social, and economic fabric.

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Honolulu Sister Cities

China

Chengdu, China (2011)

Fengxian, China (2012)

Fuzhou, China (2021)

Haikou, Hainan Island, China (1985)

Qinhuangdao, China (2010)

Zhangzhou, China (2012)

Zhongshan, China (1997)

Cook Islands

Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands (2024)

France

Bruyères, France (1960)

Japan

Chigasaki, Japan (2012)

Edogawa district, Japan (2020)

Hiroshima, Japan (1959)

Nagaoka, Japan (2012)

Naha, Okinawa, Japan (1960)

Sakaimachi, Japan (2018)

Shibuya district, Japan (2024)

Uwajima, Japan (2004)

Kenya

Mombasa, Kenya (2000)

Marshall Islands

Majuro, Marshall Islands (2009)

Morocco

Rabat, Morocco (2007)

Philippines

Baguio, Philippines (1995)

Candon, Philippines (2015)

Cebu, Philippines (1990)

Laoag, Philippines (1969)

Mandaluyong, Philippines (2005)

Manila, Philippines (1980)

Vigan, Philippines (2003)

Portugal

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (1979)

Sintra, Portugal (1998)

South Korea

Incheon, Republic of Korea (2013)

Seoul, Republic of Korea (1973)

Taiwan

Kaohsiung, Taiwan ROC (1962)

Vietnam

Hue, Vietnam (1995)

Friendship Cities

Kin Town, Japan (2020)

Miura, Japan (2020)

Usa, Japan (2019)

Gifu, Japan (2003)

Yamaguchi City (2025)

International Relations & Sister City Program

“Though this partnership is built upon the foundation of our two nations’ history of cooperation, it is my sincere hope that we can reimagine the ways in which we work together; the manner in which we build opportunities for both the people of Edogawa and Honolulu – to create mutually beneficial exchanges to the betterment of our individual Cities, but for our collective humanity.”