Celebration event - Numerous attendees participated in Japan Day in Düsseldorf.
Imagine this: A sea of colorful people, dressed in breathtaking costumes, walking along the Rhine Promenade in Düsseldorf. It's the traditional Japanese Day, and around 630,000 folks showed up, as reported by the city. A brief shower of rain couldn't dampen their spirits. They wandered through the city, witnessing drum shows, samurai encampments, kyudo archery, and karaoke. Costumes mirroring popular characters from manga comics and anime movies were aplenty.
The main event took place on Saturday evening - fireworks space choreographed by Hideki Kubato. This year's theme was "Golden medals and golden rain over Düsseldorf: Olympic glory from Tokyo to Paris." The cultural festival started with the age-old tradition of tapping a sake barrel.
Around 90 food and beverage stalls allowed visitors to appreciate the unique culture and taste the cuisine. There was even an option for vegan cocktails. In the name of sustainability, the food vendors were asked to provide reusable tableware.
Cosplayers and people in martial Manga outfits were reminded of the weapons ban in the Old Town and Rhine Embankment by the police prior to the event. Decorative, costume, or imitation weapons are all legally considered weapons and strictly prohibited. The Japanese Day seemed to pass by peacefully, according to a police spokesperson.
Düsseldorf is well-known as the hub for the Japanese community in Germany. With approximately 8,300 Japanese residents alone in the city, and nearly 15,000 across the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, it's a Japanese haven.
For more information about the Japanese Day, follow this link: https://www.japantag.de/
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