Michigan-Shiga Sister State Program

Michigan-Shiga Sister State Program The mission of the Michigan Shiga Sister State Board is to promote increased respect and friendship between Michigan and Shiga.

Established in 1968, the Michigan-Shiga partnership is the oldest and most comprehensive sister state relationship between the United States and Japan. Residents of Michigan and Shiga continue to maintain close ties through exchanges involving students, teachers, community members and government officials.

05/01/2026
In mid-March, a group of nearly 50 Michigan State University students boarded a bus bound for two manufacturing faciliti...
04/06/2026

In mid-March, a group of nearly 50 Michigan State University students boarded a bus bound for two manufacturing facilities with deep roots in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture.

The Shiga-Prefecture, Japan, partnership places Michigan students on the shores of Lake Biwa in Hikone.

Shiga Sake and the Special set served with Shiga Green Tea are only available until tomorrow at SORAYA!We also have a re...
03/26/2026

Shiga Sake and the Special set served with Shiga Green Tea are only available until tomorrow at SORAYA!

We also have a reception from 6 to 9 pm tomorrow. Guests will enjoy meeting artists Hitomi Shibata and Takuro Shibata and will be able to purchase unique Japanese tableware.
https://michiganshiga.org/event/clay-and-cuisine-reception/

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P. O. Box 4715
East Lansing, MI
48826

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