On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the city of Meerbusch, together with the Meerbusch-Shijonawate Friendship Association, celebrated the 5th Cherry Blossom Festival in Meerbusch-Büderich.

After the mayor, together with the Japanese Consul General and the chairwoman of the Friends Association, Yurie Takagi, opened the festival with the traditional tapping of a sake barrel, a colorful program was presented on stage and at the booths surrounding the Meerbad park. As in previous years, we were once again represented with a booth. Behind our pavilion, in a cordoned-off area, we had the opportunity to demonstrate our skills on the makiwara. The sun was shining, and with a light breeze, there was lively interest, but it wasn’t overcrowded, so we also found time to look around the grounds and greet old and new friends.

We would like to thank Yurie Takagi for the invitation and the city officials for the great organization and support.

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