Declaration of Sister City Relationship

In 1983, to realize its goal of becoming "A cultural city connected to the world", Adachi City published an English language photo magazine ADACHI with a view of establishing sister city relations. the magazine, the City of Belmont expression interest in conducting international exchanges as the basis for establishing sister city relations.

On October 1, 1984, Belmont and Adachi entered a sister city relationship with the photo magazine acing as matchmaker.

Progress of Exchange Program

In 1986, the two cities began exchanging student delegations. In 2005, Adachi organized a citizens' exchange tour to Belmont , further expanding the scope of the relationship.

The two cities have exchanged citizen delegations in 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004 to commemorate the 5 th, 10 th, 15 th and 20 th anniversaries of the sister city relationship, respectively.

In 1992, Adachi welcomed an international relations advisor from Belmont to be further strengthened ties between the two cities. In addition, exchanges have been acquired between boys baseball and soccer teams as well as Adachi's boys and girls choirs.

July 1993 saw the opening of 'Belmont Park', situated in Umejima, Adachi City. In the park, there is an exhibit hall where many gifts and photographs presented to Adachi from Belmont are on public view. Here, visitors can learn about Belmont and the history of sister city exchanges between Adachi.

In Belmont, there is an 'Adachi Park' adjacent to Hardy Park along the Swan River. Created in 2004, the park was designed with a theme and is ideal for picnics and walks.

Chronology of Relationship

  • 1984-1986
  • 1987-1989
  • 1990-1993
  • 1994-1997
  • 1998-2000
  • 2001-2002
  • 2003-2005
  • 2006-2008

1983

1983.01 Japanese photo magazine ADACHI is published
Distributed to embassies etc. in Japan


Preparatory talks for sister city relations begin
1983.03.19 After reading ADACHI, an expression of interest in sister city relations is conveyed to Adachi by City of Belmont through Australia Japan Foundation
1983.10.11
-20		 Adachi officials visit Belmont for preparatory study
1983.11.07 To expedite sister city relations, City of Belmont Mayor sends an invitation to Adachi City Mayor to visit Belmont

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1984

1984.02.19
-22		 Adachi City Mayor, Adachi City Assembly Chairman visit Belmont, discuss sister city relations


Signing of sister city agreement (Adachi)


Signing of sister city agreement (Belmont)
1984.04. 10 City of Belmont Mayor visits Adachi
1984.10.01 Sister city agreement is signed in Adachi
1984.10.20 Sister city agreement is signed in Belmont

30 representatives from Adachi

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1985

1985.01.20 Through its newsletter Adachi Koho, Adachi calls for citizens who wish to become pen pals with citizens from Belmont  
1985.04.27 Adachi sends 62 letters to Belmont from citizens seeking pen pals

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1986

1986.02.24 Photographs taken by Belmont high school student presented to Adachi




With Belmont exchange students
1986.05 Japan Expo held in Belmont
1986.06.16 City of Belmont Mayor visits Adachi
1986.07.24
-08.02		 1st Adachi student delegation, 13 members
1986.09.25
-10.02		 1st Belmont student delegation, 15 members
1986.11.02 Royal Australian Planning Institute delegation visits Adachi

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1987

1987.07.28
-08.06		 2nd Adachi student delegation, 17 members

1987.10.01
-10.08		 2nd Belmont student delegation, 15 members

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1988

1988.07.27
-08.05		 3rd Adachi student delegation, 19 members

1988.08.18
-08.26 		Adachi City citizens' delegation (68 members) visits Australia for Bicentennial celebration
1988.09.29
-10.05		 3rd Belmont student delegation, 15 members

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1989

1989.07.25
-08.03		 4th Adachi student delegation, 24 members

1989.08.28
-09.04 		Belmont citizens' delegation (35 members) visits Adachi on 5th sister city anniversary
1989.10.04
-10.11		 4th Belmont student delegation, 13 members

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1990

1990.07.25
-08.03		 5th Adachi student delegation, 27 members



1990.10.03
-10.10		 5th Belmont student delegation, 14 members

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1991

1991.07.24
-08.02		 6th Adachi student delegation, 23 members


A farewell party in Adachi
1991.09.30
-10.09		 6th Belmont student delegation, 15 members
1991.09.30
-10.09		 With support from the Australia Japan Foundation, 7 high school students from Belmont visit Adachi on 'Green Sleeves' delegation

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1992

1992.07.25
-08.05		 7th Adachi student delegation, 45 members


Soccer exchange
1992.08.01 1st international relations advisor Ms. Shelly Powell assumes post in Adachi
1992.08.19
-08.26		 Adachi soccer delegation (24 member) visits Belmont
1992.09.28
-10.05 		7th Belmont student delegation, 11 members
1992.10.01 City of Belmont Mayor and 2 other representatives attend Adachi City's 60 th anniversary ceremony
Former Mayor Fred W. Rae recognized as Adachi special honorary citizen

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1993

1993.07.04 Belmont Park opening ceremony, with City of Belmont Mayor and 3 other representatives in attendance


Belmont Park opening ceremony
1993.07.28
-08.06		 8th Adachi student delegation, 45 members
1993.10.04
-10.13		 8th Belmont student delegation, 13 members

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1994

1994.04. 01 2nd international relations advisor Ms. Monica Schmidt assumes post in Adachi


Pitchball delegation
Pitchball delegation


Belmont citizens' delegation

at Urban Agricultural Park
Belmont citizens' delegation
(at Urban Agricultural Park)
1994.04.29
-05.07		 Belmont pitchball delegation (30 members) visits Adachi
1994.07 Adachi Week held in Belmont
1994.07.20
-07.31		 Boys soccer delegation (26 members) visits Adachi
1994.07.27
-08.05		 9th Adachi student delegation, 45 members
1994.08 Tokyo (formerly Fuchie) boys and girls choir visits Belmont
1994.08.24
-08.31		 Adachi citizens' delegation (90 members) commemorating 10th sister city anniversary
1994.10.02
-10.11		 9th Belmont student delegation, 13 members
1994.11.09
-11.16		 Belmont citizens' delegation (40 members) commemorating 10th sister city anniversary
Former Mayor Peg Parkin is recognized as Adachi special honorary citizen

1995

1995.07.26
-08.04		 10th Adachi student delegation, 45 members


Adachi student delegation song


Belmont student delegation
1995.10.02
-10.11		 10th Belmont student delegation, 13 members

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1996

1996.03.27
-04.03		 Adachi Boys Nankyu Baseball Federation delegation (71 members) visits Belmont


A primary school in Belmont
1996.04.03 3rd international relations advisor Ms. Maryanne Fogarty assumes post in Adachi
1996.07.24
-08.01		 11th Adachi student delegation, 46 members
1996.09.30
-10.09		 11th Belmont student delegation, 13 members

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1997

1997.07.23
-08.01		 12th Adahi student delegation, 45 members

1997.09.29
-10.08		 12th Belmont student delegation, 13 members

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1998

1998.04.01 4th international relations advisor Ms. Kristina Mills assumes post in Adachi

1998.07.22
-07.29		 13th Adachi student delegation, 46 members
1998.09.28
-10.07		 13th Belmont student delegation, 13 members

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1999

1999.04.11 City of Belmont centennial ceremony held at Belmont Primary School


City of Belmont centennial ceremony
1999.07.21
-07.28		 14th Adachi student delegation, 47 members
1999.08.18
-08.25		 Adachi citizens' delegation (89 members) commemorating 15th sister city anniversary
1999.09.27
-10.06		 14th Belmont student delegation, 13 members
1999.10.13
-10.20		 Belmont citizens' delegation (29 members) commemorating 15th sister city anniversary

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2000

2000.04.19 5th international relations advisor Ms. Courtney Buller assumes post in Adachi

2000.07.26
-08.02		 15th Adachi student delegation, 46 members
2000.09.25
-10.04		 15th Belmont student delegation, 13 members

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2001

2001.07.25
-08.04		 16th Adachi student delegation, 26 members

2001.10.01
-10.10		 16th Belmont student delegation, 11 members

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2002

2002.04.26 6th international relations advisor Ms. Merilyn Major assumes post in Adachi

2002.07.31
-08.10		 17th Adachi student delegation, 26 members

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2003

2003.01.08
-01.17		 17th Belmont student delegation, 13 members

2003.07.30
-08.09		 18th Adachi middle school student delegation, 27 members

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2004

2004.04.03 7th international relations advisor Mr. Maurice Bonarrigo assumes post in Adachi

2004.07.26
-08.07		 19th Adachi middle school delegation, 27 members
2004.08.16
-08.23		 Adachi citizens' delegation (74 members) commemorating 20th sister city anniversary
Adachi Park opening ceremony
Adachi City Mayor Tsunetoshi Suzuki and Adachi Intercity Friendship Association Chairman Toshiro Matsumoto recognized as City of Belmont honorary citizens
2004.10.09
-10.13		 Belmont citizens' delegation (26 members) commemorating 20th sister city anniversary
Mayor Peter Passeri recognized as Adachi City special honorary citizen
Adachi City certificate of merit awarded to former Sister Cities Association Presidents Harry Hills and Trevor Marslen.

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2005

2005.01.08
-01.15		 18th Belmont student delegation, 13 members

2005.04.18 8th international relations advisor Ms. Kate McKenna assumes post in Adachi
2005.08.17
-08.24		 1st Adachi citizens' exchange tour (27 members) visit Belmont

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2006

2006.01.14
-01.23		 19th Belmont student delegation, 10 members

2006.08.16
-08.23		 2nd Adachi citizens' exchange tour (25 members) visit Belmont

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2007

2007.01.15
-01.24		 20th Belmont student delegation, 13 members
2007.08.15
-08.22		 3rd Adachi citizens' exchange tour (26 members) visit Belmont

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2008

2008.01.14
-01.23		 21st Belmont student delegation, 13 members

Apr. 1, 2008 9th international relations advisor Mr. Nicholas Redman assumes post in Adachi
2008.08.06
-08.13		 4th Adachi citizens' exchange tour (30 members) visit Belmont

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2009

Sep. 12, 2009
-01.19		 22nd Belmont student delegation, 10 members

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