It is now widely acknowledged that international exchange and cooperation play a significant role in local internationalization. The fact that Japan has over 1,500 sister-city and friendship agreements is one aspect of this global trend. The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) provides information on the various types of international affiliation agreements.

International Affiliation Exchange Consulting     An introduction to the services CLAIR provides overseas local authorities who seek to enter into international affiliation exchange with a local government in Japan.     List of Local Authorities with Affiliation Exchange Agreements     View a list of Japanese local authorities and their exchange partners.     List of Japanese Local Authorities looking for Exchange Partners     View a list of Japanese local authorities currently searching for affiliation exchange partners.     International Affiliation Exchange Commendation (Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award)     This award created in fiscal 2006 is presented to those involved in international affiliation exchange and whose inventive projects contribute to local internationalization.

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