Japan Consul-General Visits Tulsa

Members of the Tulsa Utsunomiya Sister City Partnership joined city leadership in welcoming distinguished guests from the Consulate-General of Japan during a luncheon held on December 17. The gathering included Japan Consul-General Murabayashi, Japan Consul Takahashi, Tulsa City Councilor Christa Patrick, and Rodrigo Rojas, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Mayor’s Office.

The luncheon served as an opportunity to strengthen relationships with the Consulate-General and discuss ongoing ties between Tulsa and Utsunomiya. Conversation centered on cultural exchange, upcoming partnership activities, and continued support for the long-standing Sister City relationship.

Events like this highlight the importance of international cooperation at the local level and reinforce Tulsa’s commitment to global engagement, diplomacy, and cultural understanding.