The Global Relations of Cities in Nagasaki Prefecture: A Survey of 10 Cities

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  • 長崎県内都市のグローバルな関係－10都市調査－

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What kinds of global relations do medium and small-sized cities have? This article examines the global relations of cities in Nagasaki Prefecture. Nagasaki Prefecture is an excellent place to examine medium and small-sized city diplomacy because all of the cities within this prefecture have populations of approximately 400,000 people or less. This research involved surveys of 10 cities in Nagasaki Prefecture. These cities were chosen to maximize the variety of populations, historical and geographical situations, as well as global activity types. This research confirmed that medium-sized cities, generally speaking, have more professionalized departments and staff, as well as more numerous sister city relationships than small cities. Though small cities with populations under 100,000 tend to have very little official global activity, Hirado stands out as a city with significant global relations despite its small size. This suggests that cities with unique cultural and/or historical backgrounds can find ways to connect internationally even when they are limited by population size and budget. With these findings in mind, it may be possible for scholars and students to propose modest projects to small cities directly, such as joining a global city network, starting a sister city relationship, or hosting small international events for citizens.

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