Sister Cities
Chikura -Minamiboso (Chiba) & Blankenberge (West Vlaanderen)
* Since 1995
The Japan Walking Association was invited to the 25th International Two-Day March of Flanders in 1994, and the two similar walking events “International Two-Day March of Flanders” in Blankenberge and “Flower March Minamiboso” in Chikura, Minamiboso, became sister programmes in 1995. In addition to the marching events, students exchange and homestays programmes are held every year.




Visit of Minamiboso students to Blankenberge (Summer 2015)


Visit of Blankenberge students to Minamiboso (Summer 2014)


Visit of Minamiboso students to Blankenberge (Summer 2014)


Visit of students from Minamiboso (Summer 2013)


Information provided by Blankenberge