【Established Date】Tianjin and Yokkaichi of Japan officially established friendship-city relations on October 28, 1980.

【City Characteristics】Yokkaichi is the central city of Mie Prefecture and the southwest of the Nagoya metropolitan area, serving as the base of the Japanese petrochemical complex. Its main industries encompass the petrochemical industry, food processing industry, ceramic manufacturing industry, precision instruments, and, in recent years, there has been a focus on developing high-tech industries. Additionally, the city has achieved notable success in air pollution control and environmental protection personnel training.

【Cooperation Fields】Tianjin and Yokkaichi have engaged in fruitful exchanges and cooperation in various fields, including economy and trade, energy conservation and environmental protection, culture and sports, education and health, as well as youth exchanges.