Nelson Izu-Shi Society to mark 30 years

Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Nelson and Izu-Shi, Japan.

John Armstrong with the Izu-Shi Friendship Society says visits are planned to mark the occasion.

Armstrong says a delegation from Izu-Shi would likely pay a return visit sometime over the summer.

The local society was on the verge of folding last year but it’s now being revitalized.

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