Welcome event held in Yamagata city for students from Swan Hill, Victoria

This month Yamagata city in Japan's Yamagata prefecture welcomed students from Swan Hill, Victoria. The two cities have shared their sister city relationship since 1980. Keina Takeda reports from Yamagata.

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Left: A traditional Maiko dance and shamisen performance were held at the welcome event. Right: Mr. Noboru Oba, president of the Yamagata-Swan Hill Club. Credit: Keina Takeda

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