http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/new_hampshire_to_japan/archive/2007/10/15/Sister-cities.aspxSay the word "Portsmouth" anywhere in Nichinan City and doors open. The two are sister cities because Nichinan was home to Jutaro Komura, the lead negotiator for the Japanese in Portsmouth in 1905 and a revered figure in Japan. I learned quiteenCommunityServer 2.1 (Build: 60809.935)http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/new_hampshire_to_japan/archive/2007/10/15/Sister-cities.aspx#5546Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:17:34 GMT7b375189-dcc7-4af7-b4d3-2fc751a0220e:5546SarahWow; I'm still in awe that you're actually in Japan. I think it's amazing that you can have that kind of connection with people despite speaking different languages. I hope you get some well-needed rest.http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/new_hampshire_to_japan/archive/2007/10/15/Sister-cities.aspx#5556Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:51:37 GMT7b375189-dcc7-4af7-b4d3-2fc751a0220e:5556JoeGlad you made it to the sister city, Ms. Wood! Wish you could have found a way to win one for Dice-K, after that great page one play on your piece this morning. But no dice, as our headline said. Stay well!