Constanza

Constanza (Romania) is Romania's largest port city facing the west coast of the Black Sea.

Date of alliance: October 12, 1977
Language: Romanian
Currency: Romania leu
Tourist attractions: Tomis Archeological Park, Archaeological Museum, Folk Museum, Lighthouse in Genoa, Mohamed II Mohamed II Mosque, Aquarium, Mamaia Resort

Population:　300,000 people (2019)
Geography:　A port city located 200 km east of the capital Bucharest, on the west bank of the Black Sea.
Climate:　Warm and low humidity throughout the four seasons (temperature: -4°C to 27°C Annual total precipitation: 379 mm)
Sports:　Soccer, volleyball, basketball, boxing, swimming

The Greeks were settled in the 6th century BC, called Tomiss
The Roman Empire of the 1st century B.C.
It is named Constanza from the name of Emperor Constantinus of the 4th century.
Modernization of the 19th century begins
1857 Railroads were constructed, making it possible to travel with other cities in Japan
1892-1905 Opening of Constanza Port
1937–1943 Construction of Shipyard
1965 Port area of the South Constanza Free District Urban Planning started

It has prospered as an important port in the Black Sea since ancient times. Since it became the People's Republic, it has also made great strides as an industrial city. Shipbuilding, metal processing, petroleum refining and processing, construction industry, etc. are thriving.

In March 1977, the Romanian Embassy in Japan proposed a sister city tie-up with Constanza City to Yokohama. At that time, the trade volume between Japan and Romania was increasing year by year, and cultural and human exchanges began. Constanza has the largest trading port in Romania and is the same port city as Yokohama, so we reached a partnership on October 12 of the same year.

• Information on Friendship Committee for Sister Cities
• Outline of Romania (Ministry of Foreign Affairs website) (outside site)