Hakusan City, Japan

Public Communications serves as a communications link between the city of Columbia’s municipal government and the citizens. The Public Communications Office coordinates several programs that are designed to link citizens with their city government.

Official Web Site: www.city.hakusan.ishikawa.jp

Hakusan City, Japan

Hakusan City, Japan Emplem. Hakusan is the largest city in terms of land area located in the Ishikawa District of Japan. It was founded in February 2005, when the city of Matto merged with many smaller villages of Ishikawa. Hakusan mountain range runs through through the south of the city, with an average height between 100-200 meters. The population is over 112,000. The climate averages as one of the highest rain and snowfalls in Japan. Hakusan became our sister city in February 2005.

Current News:

25th Annual Akegarasu Haya Essay Contest and 2009 Junior Division Contest
Columbia's sister city, Hakusan City, Ishikawa, Japan sponsors an essay contest in honor of their native son, philosopher and modern thinker Akegarasu Haya. In appreciation and celebration of diverse cultural traditions, children from around the globe are invited to submit essays. There is an under 19 category and an under 13 category. The essay deadline is September 7, 2009. Cash prizes for the winning essays range between $50,000 - $500,000 Yen ($520 - $5,200 USD). For more information about Columbia’s sister city program, contact Renee Graham in Public Communications at 874-7316 or email RYG@GoColumbiaMo.com.

Archived News:

Students' trip offers chance to study Japanese language and culture

Hakusan City Hall