Regarding the Kumamoto City – San Antonio relationship:
“‘We have a 26 year-old relationship with Kumamoto of Japan which has enabled us to build mutual trust between the two cities–a vital ingredient for successful business development,’ says Dowlatshahi. ‘The [Japanese] companies contribute significantly to our local economy through job creation and increased productivity.’”
http://cities-today.com/2014/05/sister-city-partnerships-can-play-new-role-global-economy/
