Celebration Event - Multitudes walk around Düsseldorf during Japan Day.
Thousands of visitors dressed in various costumes wandered along the Rhine riverfront and through the city streets during the Japan Day celebrations in Düsseldorf on Saturday. Attractions featured cosplay, a samurai army camp, archery, and karaoke, providing an immersive experience for Japan enthusiasts. The event proceeded incident-free until evening hours, as reported by the police.
The main draw of the day was a 25-minute fireworks show. This year's theme was "Gold Medals and Golden Rain Over Düsseldorf: Olympic Glow from Tokyo to Paris."
The festivities commenced with the traditional tapping of a sake barrel. The authorities had reminded the public that beginning at 6:00 PM, the weapons ban extended to include the Old Town and Rhine embankment, affecting not only real weapons, but also decorative, costume, or imitation firearms governed by the Weapons Act. The police encouraged those playing dress-up to consider this guideline.
An approximated 650,000 individuals attended the 20th Japan Day celebrations in Düsseldorf last year.
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- Despite the large crowd, Japan Day in Düsseldorf proceeded without any major incidents, as confirmed by the North Rhine-Westphalia Police.
- Visitors looking forward to their leisure time during Japan Day could enjoy various activities, including archery and karaoke, as well as admiring the traditional samurai army camp.
- The city of Düsseldorf was adorned with unique cladding for the occasion of Japan Day, adding an extra layer of excitement for the eager attendees.
- In accordance with the authorities' regulations, the weapons ban extended to include the Old Town and Rhine embankment from 6:00 PM, affecting even decorative weapons during Japan Day.
- The annual Japan Day festival in Düsseldorf usually attracts a massive crowd, with over 650,000 individuals attending the celebration last year.
