Newport Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Nakayoshi - Good Friends
Photographed by Adam Margolis, August 22, 2010
1. Nakayoshi - Good Friends Marker
On November 27, 1984, in Newport Beach City, Mayor Evelyn R. Hart of Newport City and Mayor Shizuo Nakane of Okazaki City represented the people of the respective cities and made a Declaration of the Formation of a Sister City Affiliation.
Okazaki City is located 35 kilometers southeast of Nagoya City on the Pacific Ocean side of Central Japan. It is the birthplace of Shogun Ieasu Tokugawa and enjoys the blessings of traditions and natural beauty provided by the Yahagi and Oto Rivers. It is a municipality with a population of 280,000 and an area of 227.05 squares kilometers to seek dreams and romanticism.
The statue "Nakayoshi - Good Friends" was created by applying to the granite stone produced in Okazoki, the artistry of highly skilled craftsmen which is the tradition of Okazaki City.
With understanding of the people of Newport Beach City, the statue is being dedicated as the symbol of the eternal friendship between Newport Beach and Okazaki Cities.
Erected 1984.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is November 27, 1984.
Location. 33° 36.44′ N, 117° 52.37′ W. Marker is in Newport Beach, California, in Orange County. It can be reached
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Roger Seitz (approx. half a mile away); Third National Jamboree (approx. half a mile away); The Original Disneyland Bandstand (approx. half a mile away); Rex Brandt/Blue Sky (approx. 0.6 miles away); Goldenrod Footbridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Goldenrod Footbridge (approx. 0.7 miles away); El Camino Real (approx. Ύ mile away); Site of 3rd National Boy Scout Jamboree (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport Beach.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Welcome to the Balboa Island Museum (was approx. one mile away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Adam Margolis, August 22, 2010
2. Nakayoshi - Good Friends Marker
This statue was created by two Okazaki citizens in commemoration of the formation of a sister city affiliation between Newport Beach and Okazaki Cities.
Sculptor: Mr. Eiichi Ishida
Stone Supplier: Mr. Kanji Kuroyanagi
Sculptor: Mr. Eiichi Ishida
Stone Supplier: Mr. Kanji Kuroyanagi
Photographed by Adam Margolis, August 22, 2010
3. Nakayoshi - Good Friends Statue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 724 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
