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      <image:caption>Bruce Wright of the Rotary Club of South San Francisco spoke about how his club has partnered with the South San Francisco Sister City Association to promote and support student exchanges.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Consul General Tomochika Uyama gives welcome remarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sister Cities International (SCI) Foundation President Tim Quigley gives remarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>CJSCN Board President Meg Mizutani shares CJSCN’s many achievements for 2019.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Organizers of and speakers at the event: (from left) Frank McAuley, CJSCN Board member; Meg Mizutani, CJSCN Board President; Kevin O’Donnell, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco local staff; Bill Hinkle, President of the SCI Northern California Board; Tomochika Uyama, Consul General in San Francisco; Kathleen Kimura, CJSCN Board member; Tim Quigley, Sister Cities International (SCI) Foundation President</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2019-11-15 Workshop in San Francisco</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jennifer Murawski (second from left), member of JET Alumni Association of Northern California (JETAANC), visited with each discussion group to introduce possible collaboration opportunities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Representatives from each discussion group presented notes from their conversations to all the participants.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mr. Bill Hinkle, President of the SCI Northern California Board, gives a toast before the networking reception portion of the event.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Display board made by CJSCN President Meg Mizutani showing the locations of all sister city relationships between Japan and California.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>San Francisco Consul General Toru Maeda gives welcome remarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crescent City Mayor Blake Inscore, Del Norte County Supervisor Chris Howard, and Rikuzentakata Mayor Futoshi Toba give the event’s keynote presentation on “Building a Forever Relationship.”</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020-11-13 Fall Online Workshop</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN President Meg Mizutani participates in a breakout session with some of the event attendees during the small groups discussion portion.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Los Angeles Consul General Akira Muto selects winners during the door prize drawing.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2020-11-13 Fall Online Workshop</image:title>
      <image:caption>Word cloud generated from key concepts discussed during the breakout room activity.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>CJSCN President Meg Mizutani gives welcome remarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2021-05-14 Spring Online Workshop</image:title>
      <image:caption>California State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins gives welcome remarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2021-05-14 Spring Online Workshop</image:title>
      <image:caption>San Francisco Consul General Toru Maeda presents CJSCN with a Consul General’s Commendation from the San Francisco and Los Angeles Consuls General.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2021-05-14 Spring Online Workshop</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Consul General Akira Muto gives welcome remarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2021-05-14 Spring Online Workshop</image:title>
      <image:caption>Slide from Mr. Owen Miller’s presentation on learning Japanese, as part of the keynote presentations from the San Diego-Yokohama Sister City Society.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/2021-10-22-fall-online-workshop</loc>
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      <image:title>2021-10-22 Fall Online Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>San Francisco Consul General Hiroshi Kawamura (top left), Los Angeles Consul General Akira Muto (top right), and CJSCN President Meg Mizutani share welcome remarks at the event.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pegasus Tech Ventures Founder &amp; CEO Anis Uzzaman explains current business trends in Japan and how his company is supporting global business exchanges.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Representatives from Crescent City and Rikuzentakata present on economic and community collaborations they are spearheading.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2021-10-22 Fall Online Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tatsuki Tomita shares his vision for the Japantenna project in San Francisco Japantown.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2021-10-22 Fall Online Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN Board Member Bryan Takeda gives updates on CJSCN activities and examples of sister city economic collaborations.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2021-10-22 Fall Online Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Steve Okamoto speaks about Foster City and Inagi City’s new sister city relationship.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2021-10-31</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Sister City Friendship Gardens - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-12-25</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/2022-05-13-spring-workshop-la</loc>
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    <lastmod>2022-07-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2022-05-13 Spring Workshop in Los Angeles</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN President Meg Mizutani gives welcome remarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022-05-13 Spring Workshop in Los Angeles</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Consul General Akira Muto gives welcome remarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022-05-13 Spring Workshop in Los Angeles</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN Board member Bryan Takeda makes a toast.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022-05-13 Spring Workshop in Los Angeles - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Attendees enjoyed networking over sushi and drinks.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022-05-13 Spring Workshop in Los Angeles</image:title>
      <image:caption>Attendees participated in breakout discussion groups based on geographic regions.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022-05-13 Spring Workshop in Los Angeles</image:title>
      <image:caption>Photo of all sister city representatives, CJSCN Board members, CJSCN sponsors and partners, and CGLA representatives who attended the event.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20220624-spring-online-workshop</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-10-30</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20230519-spring-online-workshop</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-10-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2023-05-19 Spring Online Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A sample of those who attended the online event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023-05-19 Spring Online Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Attendees listen to the “Navigating Renewed Opportunities for Sister Cities: Recent Hosting and Travel Experience of Torrance and Redlands” presentation.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20231006-fall-workshop-in-la</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-10-31</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2023-10-06 Fall Workshop in LA - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Consul General Sone gives remarks at the event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023-10-06 Fall Workshop in LA - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>San Diego-Yokohama Sister City Society youth leader Owen Miller presents at the event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023-10-06 Fall Workshop in LA - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN Board Member Steven Sigafus gives a toast.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Event attendees enjoyed networking in the garden at the Consul General’s residence.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023-10-06 Fall Workshop in LA - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN President Meg Mizutani speaks to attendees.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023-10-06 Fall Workshop in LA - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ms. Alissa Miky, CEO of Cashi Cake Inc., makes a presentation.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2023-10-06 Fall Workshop in LA - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Attendees raise their glasses for the toast.</image:caption>
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  <url>
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    <lastmod>2023-11-22</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2022-12-09 Fall Workshop in SF - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Attendees at the San Francisco event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022-12-09 Fall Workshop in SF - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Event attendees enjoyed good food and friendly discussions.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022-12-09 Fall Workshop in SF - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>San Francisco Consul General Yasushi Noguchi gave welcome remarks.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20221119-fall-workshop-in-san-diego</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-31</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2022-11-19 Fall Workshop in San Diego - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN President Meg Mizutani gives remarks at the San Diego CJSCN event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022-11-19 Fall Workshop in San Diego - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Left to right: Noriko Yokota (CGJLA), Jessica Censotti (SanDISCA), Consul General Kenko Sone (CGJLA), Consul Shoko Kida (CGJLA), Vice Consul Karen Ono (CGJLA), Steven Sigafus (SDYSCS)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2022-11-19 Fall Workshop in San Diego - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ryan Tomita gives remarks at the San Diego CJSCN event.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20240127-winter-workshop-san-mateo</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2024‐01‐27 Winter Workshop (San Mateo) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Group photo of the attendees at the San Mateo event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024‐01‐27 Winter Workshop (San Mateo) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Consul General of Japan in San Francisco Yo Osumi gives remarks at the event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024‐01‐27 Winter Workshop (San Mateo) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Event attendees had lively breakout group discussions and networking opportunities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Group photo of the CJSCN Board, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco representatives, and event presenters.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024‐01‐27 Winter Workshop (San Mateo) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN President Meg Mizutani greets attendees at the event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024‐01‐27 Winter Workshop (San Mateo) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN President Meg Mizutani speaks in front of a white board displaying the results of breakout group discussions.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20240612-2024-online-workshop</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-29</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20240914-torrance-inperson-workshop</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-29</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2024-09-14 Torrance In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Attendees at the September 14, 2024 CJSCN workshop in Torrance, CA.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024-09-14 Torrance In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Attendees enjoy lunch and networking at the September 14, 2024 CJSCN workshop in Torrance, CA.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/2024-noto-earthquake-donations</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-06</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20241206-san-francisco-inperson-workshop</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2024-12-06 San Francisco In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Consul General Yo Osumi speaks at the December 6, 2024 CJSCN workshop in San Francisco, CA.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024-12-06 San Francisco In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>CJSCN President Meg Mizutani speaks at the December 6, 2024 CJSCN workshop in San Francisco, CA.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024-12-06 San Francisco In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hannah Majidi, CJSCN Board Member and President of Glendora Sister City Association, speaks at the December 6, 2024 CJSCN workshop in San Francisco, CA.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024-12-06 San Francisco In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Daly City Mayor Juslyn Manalo presents a certificate of recognition to Consul General Yo Osumi.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024-12-06 San Francisco In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Workshop attendees discuss topics in breakout groups at the December 6, 2024 CJSCN workshop in San Francisco, CA.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2024-12-06 San Francisco In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Group photo of workshop attendees at the December 6, 2024 CJSCN workshop in San Francisco, CA.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20250521-2025-online-workshop</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.caljapansistercities.org/20250712-la-inperson-workshop</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-07-29</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2025-07-12 LA In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Consul General Kenko Sone gives welcome remarks at the July 12 event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025-07-12 LA In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A representative from NTA presents during the business pitch portion of the July 12 event.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>2025-07-12 LA In-person Workshop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dr. Eric Osborne of the Glendora Moka Sister City Association makes a presentation during the July 12 event.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Preston Lee, Student Volunteer for the Sunnyvale Sister City Association, speaks during the host family panel at the November 21 event.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Marie Patea, a member of the South San Francisco Sister Cities Association, speaks during the host family panel at the November 21 event.</image:caption>
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