{
  "id": 12809181,
  "title": "Osaka's Midosuji Forms Sister Pact with Paris' Champs-Elysees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/osakas-midosuji-forms-sister-pact-with-paris-champs-elysees",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T06:51:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nippon.com News",
    "slug": "nippon-com-news",
    "url": "https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026100800258/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paris, October 7 (Jiji Press)- A signing ceremony took place in France on Wednesday to establish a sister-street partnership between Midosuji, the main street in Osaka, Japan, and the renowned Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris. The event was attended by Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama, who signed a memorandum outlining the partnership. Yokoyama's speech highlighted the two streets' shared goals of reorganizing road space and creating inviting urban environments to foster people-centered streets. He noted that Midosuji will be celebrating its 90th anniversary next year, with aspirations to reach the 100th anniversary by developing enriching spaces for relaxation and learning from Champs-Elysees. Yokoyama also referenced the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, which succeeded with the France Pavilion generating interest despite initial criticism. Marc-Antoine Jamet from the Champs-Elysees committee, who signed the memorandum, shared the hope for cross-events and activities to strengthen the bond between the two streets, emphasizing their common dedication to enhancing their public spaces with a personal touch.",
  "summary": "Paris, Oct. 7 (Jiji Press)--A signing ceremony was held in France on Wednesday for a sister-street partnership between Midosuji, the main street in the western Japan city of Osaka, and the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, a famous tourist attraction in Paris. The ceremony in Paris was attended by Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama, who signed a memorandum on the partnership, under which the two sides ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Osaka and Paris sign sister-street pact between Midosuji and Champs-Elysees.",
    "Mayor Yokoyama highlights shared goals of reorganizing roads and inviting urban environments.",
    "2025 World Exposition in Osaka inspires collaboration with France Pavilion."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}