The Michigan-Shiga sister-state relationship was initiated in 1968. Since that time, various exchange programs have been developed, including goodwill missions, teacher and high school student exchange programs, and education programs that take place at JCMU. The Michigan-Shiga relationship is one of the most active sister-state relationships in existence. ■ Both Americans and Japanese are studying at JCMU! Copyright ©,THE JAPAN CENTER for MICHIGAN UNIVERSITIES. All rights reserved.