40th Anniversary of Koshigaya Sister City Relationship

In 1984, to commemorate the beginning of the relationship between the two cities, Koshigaya Park (Campbelltown) and Campbelltown Park (Koshigaya) were both constructed. A few years later, in 1989, Koshigaya City donated a tea house, which is apart of the stunning Japanese Gardens in the Campbelltown Arts Centre. In return, Campbelltown City donated a number of native birds to Koshigaya when the Campbelltown Forest of Wildbirds was officially opened in 1995. 

What began as an agreement has developed into a more meaningful relationship. The Sister City bond has developed into a range of long-lasting exchange programs and activities that have taken place over the years and continue to this day. In both cities, it has given residents a global perspective on cultural connections through the values of friendship, respect and harmony. 

To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the sister-city relationship milestone and to symbolise the enduring relationship between the two citites, residents from both Campbelltown and Koshigaya were invited to submit their designs for a logo that represents the sister city exchange, to use as a promotional symbol.

We're pleased to share the winner of the 40th Anniversary Logo Competition is Shinchi Takada, from Koshigaya City. The winning design received the most votes from both Campbelltown and Koshigaya. 

Shinchi Takada's design, depicting a collared dove (Shirakobato), the city bird of Koshigaya and a koala, that instantly evokes the image of Australia, side by side on one tree symbolizes the bridge of friendship. On their back, eucalyptus leaves and cherry blossom petals representing the 100 cherry blossom trees gifted to Campbelltown from Koshigaya in 1999 are decorated with a wish for the long-lasting bond between the two cities.

The winning entry will be used as the official logo to symbolise the exchange between the sister cities and will be featured on various promotional materials to highlight projects related to ongoing relationship. 

The winning logo, designed by Shinchi Takada pictured below. 

Thank you to all the residents from both Campbelltown City and Koshigaya City who submitted an entry into the logo competition and celebrated the 40th Anniversary sister-city relationship milestone.