Regional International Exchange Activities
Japan-France Local Government Exchange Conference
Overview
This Japan-France Local Government Exchange Conference was first held in October 2008 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Japanese-French relations, responding to the call of Nancy, France, and its sister city Kanazawa. Bringing many local governments from Japan and France together, this conference provides an opportunity for them to discuss matters of mutual interests. The event is held every other year.
The 7th Japan-France Local Government Exchange Conference
| Event Dates | From October 3, 2022 to October 6, 2022 |
| Venue | Aix-en-Provence |
| Theme | Main Theme The Urgent Need for Innovation to Create More Inclusive and Sustainable Communities in a Post-COVID World Subtopic 1. What Kind of Sustainable Economic Model Should We Aim for? 2. Forming Responsible Communities where Every Person Is Respected 3. Local Governments as Environmental Actors |
Past Conferences
| Year | Hosting Local Government | Download final declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kumamoto, Japan | Japanese（PDF:138KB) French（PDF:136KB) |
| 2016 | Tours, France |
Japanese（PDF:123KB)
French（PDF:363KB) |
| 2014 | Takamatsu, Japan | Japanese（PDF:118KB) French（PDF:77KB) |
| 2012 | Chartres, France | Japanese（PDF:257KB) French（PDF:198KB) |
| 2010 | Kanazawa, Japan | Japanese（PDF:191KB） French（PDF:124KB） |
| 2008 | Nancy, France |