Summary
Delaware's sister city Sakata, Japan sends student videos annually and a visit in 2027 is on the table. The board was scheduled to discuss timing and who would lead the planning.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $5,500 request in the city budget, up from about $2,100 spent on the last comparable visit.
Local students and families who take part in the Japanese exchange program.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Sister City Advisory Board - Oct 13, 2026
A delegation from Sakata, Japan is scheduled to visit Delaware in October 2027, and the board's $5,000 budget request is working its way through the city budget process, with a decision expected by December.
Sister City Advisory Board - Aug 11, 2026
Sakata is sending 10 students plus their mayor and a council member in October 2027. The board will request $5,500 to cover interpreters, transportation, events, and adult meals; host families cover student costs.
Sister City Advisory Board - Jun 11, 2026
A delegation of about 15 people from Sakata, Japan (10 students, 5 adults) will visit Delaware October 28–November 3, 2027. The board is sorting out who pays for hotels, transportation, welcome events, and a professional interpreter — and needs a budget line item before Sakata's September deadline.
Sister City Advisory Board - Jan 13, 2026
Delaware's sister city Sakata, Japan sends student videos annually and a visit in 2027 is on the table. The board was scheduled to discuss timing and who would lead the planning.
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