Nakayoshi - Good Friends - Newport Beach, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 36.436 W 117° 52.370
11S E 419025 N 3718953
This sculpture is located at the Newport Beach public library.
Waymark Code: WMMZPP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2014
Views: 3
The plaque says, "On November 27, 1984, in Newport Beach City, Mayor Evelyn R. Hart of Newport City Mayor Shizuo Nakane of Okazaki City represented the people of the respective cities and made a Declaration of the Formation of a Sister City Affiliation. Okazaki City is located 35 kilometers southeast of Nagoya City on the Pacific Ocean side of Central Japan. It is the birthplace of Shogun Ieasu Tokugawa and enjoys the blessings of traditions and natural beauty provided by the Yahagi and Oto Rivers. It is a municipality with a population of 280,000 and an area of 227.05 squares kilometers to seek dreams and romanticism. The stature "Nakayoshi - Good Friends" was created by applying granite stone produced in Okazoki, the artistry of highly skilled craftsmen which is the tradition of Okazaki City. With understanding of the people of Newport Beach City, the statue is being dedicated as the symbol of the eternal friendship between Newport Beach and Okazaki Cities."
Country or International City that Gave the Gift: Okazaki City, Japan
Country or International City that Received the Gift: Newport Beach, United States
Website Verifying this Item as a Gift from Another Country or International City: Not listed
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