Sister city affiliations between ASEAN and Japan

CLAIR supports local governments of ASEAN that wish to conduct the sister city exchanges with Japanese local governments. If you wish to become a sister city with a Japanese local government, please feel free to consult with CLAIR.

You will need to submit the following documents to us.
  1. A letter from your governor at asking for our support.
  2. City profile with a list of items describe below:

i)	Population, area and geographical or topographical outline including access from the nearest international airport.
ii)	Industrial, cultural and educational aspects with relevant facilities specified, special historical background if any.
iii)	Specifications expected for the Japanese counterpart city or province.
iv)	Types of sister-city or province exchange programs desired.
v)	Officials or organizations of the province with authority to expedite the sister-city or prefecture matters.
vi)	Other related matters

  3. Pamphlet about your city (if you make it)

The first ASEAN-Japan sister city affiliation was established between Philippines Manila (the State of Luzon) and Yokohama-city in 1965, with 33 successful city exchange secured between ASEAN and Japan. Please click here to view the list of these 33 sister states and cities.

CLAIR also introduces Japanese local governments wishing to have the sister tie-up with a local governments of ASEAN. Example:

If you want more information about this or you want to conduct sister city affiliations with this, please contact directly to your preferred Japanese local body or ask CLAIR.