Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Salem - Ota's 30th Sister City Anniversary
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
1. Salem - Ota's 30th Sister City Anniversary Marker
Ota City is located in the southeast of Japan's capital, Tokyo, and is home to the Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) which is linked to numerous major cities around the world. Ota City is known for its highly skilled factory towns, bustling shopping streets and rich nature spots. It is a city overflowing with history and culture, and is often referred to as a "microcosm of Tokyo".
In 1984, the Peabody Museum in Salem (previously known as the Peabody Academy of Science and now known as the Peabody Essex Museum) became sister museums with the Folk Museum in Ota City through connections brought about by the then museum curator and discoverer of the Omori Shell Mounds, Dr. Edward S. Morse.
The relationship between the two cities further developed, resulting in the declaration of a sister city relationship in 1991. Since then, the two cities have continued to facilitate exchange by sending and receiving students and residents.
Erected 2021 by Peter, Erin, Kyla and Kira Dolan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is November 18, 2021.
Location. 42° 31.317′ N, 70° 53.554′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ North Shore, in Greater Boston, and in the Merrimack Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: East India Marine Hall (a few steps from this marker); Peabody Museum of Salem (within shouting distance of this marker); Essex Coastal Scenic Byway / Salem (within shouting distance of this marker); Essex County Armed Services Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Corps of Cadets (within shouting distance of this marker); Armory Park (within
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
2. Salem - Ota's 30th Sister City Anniversary Marker
Also see . . . Ōta, Tokyo (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 2, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on May 2, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
