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• 1 <br /> /111, <br /> In an extraordinary series of visits that served to strengthen international ties and celebrate <br /> significant anniversaries, Mayor Roth embarked on a historic journey to Japan, solidifying the <br /> bonds with three of Hawaii County's sister cities.joined by a distinguished delegation <br /> including his wife Noriko, County Council Vice Chair Aaron Chung, Sister City Program <br /> Director Jane Clement, Island of Hawaii Visitor Bureau Executive Director Ross Birch, and <br /> representatives from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis of East Hawaii, the <br /> mayor's trip was not just a formality but a heartfelt gesture of diplomacy and friendship. <br /> This trip was more than a routine exchange, it was a rekindling of relationships that have <br /> weathered time and global challenges, including the recent pandemic.As Mayor Roth and his <br /> delegation traversed the breadth off apan to visit Sumoto City, Izu Oshima Town, and <br /> Shibukawa City, they celebrated milestones that underscored the mutual respect, shared <br /> cultures, and common goals of their communities. <br />