Welcome to the Neyagawa Sister Cities Committee!

The partnership between Neyagawa and Newport News was established in 1982 and has thrived since its inception.

Neyagawa is located in the Osaka Prefecture, Japan. While significantly smaller in area at only 9.27 square miles, Neyagawa boasts a similar population to Newport News. The city sits on the banks of the Yodo River and begins as a flat green plain that gives way to an industrial and residential skyline which reaches to the Ikoma Mountains. The city takes its name from the Neya River that runs through its center.

In Japan, the Neyagawa International Exchange and Friendship Association (NIEFA) oversees the relationship with Newport News. The Neyagawa Committee meets regularly to plan incoming and outgoing exchanges and to organize community events. New members are always welcome to join! I hope to see you soon.

Sherry Wolfson, Chair
Neyagawa@sistercities-nn.com

Visit the Neyagawa Japan, website

Visit the U.S. Embassy in Japan