\u201cThe sister city initiative began in the 1950s as a way to promote communication between cities around the world,\u201d reads the story. \u201cThe original goal was to reduce conflict between nations in the aftermath of World War II.\u201d<\/p>\n
Having a sister city offers a cultural and educational exchange opportunity for students, businesses and City staff, according to the City.<\/p>\n
It also amplifies its global reputation and trade. \u201cOver 100 Japanese companies now contribute to our local economy in Mississauga, more than any other city in Canada,\u201d shares the City\u2019s website.<\/p>\n
Kariya Park in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n
So if you wanted to visit Japan without breaking the bank, make your way to 3620 Kariya Dr. Kariya Park boasts a stunning Japanese garden located in downtown Mississauga.<\/p>\n
Here you\u2019ll find Japanese-style gardens, pavilions, cherry trees, rhododendrons, and several sculptures gifted by Kariya City.<\/p>\n
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It comes alive in the spring as cherry blossoms bloom and magnolia trees paint its landscape.<\/p>\n
In July 1992, the City<\/a> opened Kariya Park to honour the sister city partnership.<\/p>\n It\u2019s open daily from dawn to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n Mississauga Park in Kariya, Japan<\/p>\n As for Japan, Mississauga Park is as Canadian as it can get.<\/p>\n According to the official park website<\/a>, translated from Japanese to English, \u201cMississauga Park (Saruwatari Park) was developed to commemorate the friendship between Kariya City and its sister city, Mississauga, Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n It features\u00a0grassy plazas, plantings centred around coniferous and broadleaf evergreen trees, and log cabin-style restrooms and rest areas.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also spot a miniature replica of Mississauga\u2019s City Hall.<\/p>\n In addition to that, there\u2019s a maple leaf structure, which at one point was used in front of the Canada Pavilion at the 2005 World Expo. It was donated by Canada after the expo ended.<\/p>\n And, according to the City of Mississauga, there\u2019s a sculpture of a bear by Canadian artist John McEwen.<\/p>\n By the looks of it, you won\u2019t have to travel far to enjoy the beauty of Japan. But if you do end up visiting the other side of the world, at least you\u2019ll know there\u2019s a little bit of home, thousands of kilometres away.<\/p>\n Recent Posts: Senior Staff Writer, Toronto \u2013 Karen is a multimedia journalist based in Toronto. With a strong knowledge of reporting and editing through all forms of media, she has a true passion for storytelling. She carries several years of journalistic experience and has covered the Toronto scene from local stories to national news. When Karen isn\u2019t publishing fire content, you can find her binge-watching sitcoms on Crave, at a must-try restaurant, or scrolling endlessly on TikTok looking for the next best thing \u2013 News never sleeps.<\/p>\n![\"Mississauga](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mississauga-park-japan.jpg\")
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