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Saturday, May 24, 2025 marks the return of Japan Day in Düsseldorf
The Rhine Embankment Promenade will once again be under the influence of Japanese culture this weekend, offering captivating stage performances, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Rhine. The main stage at Burgplatz will be the epicenter of the festivities.
Last year's event unfurled as follows:- 11:30 AM: TAIKO-KIDS- 12:05 PM: Official Welcome and Opening Ceremony- 12:45 PM: Todoroki Yosakoi Dance Group- 1:20 PM: EKO Kindergarten- 1:40 PM: Rhein Kindergarten- 1:55 PM: Japanese Kindergarten- 2:15 PM: Rhein Kindergarten Genki Club Cheer R.G. Kids- 2:30 PM: Japanese Kindergarten St. Franziskus-Xaverius- 2:55 PM: Koto Group of Japanese Club and Japanese International School- 3:35 PM: TAIKO-AG of Japanese International School- 4:05 PM: Brass Ensemble of Japanese International School and Japanese Club Brass Orchestra- 4:50 PM: Children's Choir of Japanese International School- 5:35 PM: Awards Ceremony of Cosplay Fashion Show- 5:55 PM: Hula Dance by Hula Moani of Japanese Club- 6:25 PM: Senyumeji Nishikawa (Japanese Dance School)- 7:00 PM: Choir of Japanese Club (Sakura-Choir and Men's Choir)- 7:45 PM: Charity Fundraising by Japanese Club- 8:10 PM: TAIKO MIYABI & LION (Japanese Drum Group)- 8:55 PM: NILO Japanese City Pop- 9:45 PM: YeaL
The highlight of the day is the appearance of Japanese J-Rock band ReaL, who will rock the stage with their Anime title songs and are making their first journey outside Japan in 2025. The Pop Culture Stage at Johannes-Rau-Platz offers a plethora of experiences for Cosplay enthusiasts:
- 12:00 PM: Stage Opening
- 12:15 PM: Otaku Dreams by PlayMud Strings
- 1:00 PM: AnimangaChor
- 2:00 PM: Cosplay Contest (Grand Prize: Round-trip flight to Japan, sponsored by Japan Airlines)
- 3:15 PM: Project:Odo
- 4:00 PM: CharlieChan
- 4:45 PM: MiniSuperAct
- 5:15 PM: Harmoonics Harmoonics
- 6:00 PM: Karaoke Contest
- 7:30 PM: Super Act
- 8:15 PM: Genkidama GENKIDAMA
Contestants for the Cosplay Contest and Karaoke Competition can register from 11:30 AM. The Super Act starts at 7:30 PM and promises an electrifying performance.
At the Sports Stage located near the Landtag, various martial arts demonstrations will take place:
- 12:00 PM: Judo, Judo School in Düsseldorf
- 12:30 PM: Introduction of D.HEROES D.SPORTS (Olympic Participants)
- 1:05 PM: Judo, Judo School in Düsseldorf
- 1:40 PM: Kyudo, Neandertal Kyudo Club
- 2:30 PM: Iaido, Hakushinkai Düsseldorf e.V.
- 3:05 PM: Ju-Jitsu, Sakura Dojo / Stadtverwaltung Düsseldorf
- 3:40 PM: Kendo, Japanese Club Düsseldorf e.V. / Kendo Club
- 4:15 PM: Naginata, Benkei Naginata Kyôshitsu / Postsportverein Opladen
- 4:50 PM: Judo/Karate, Meigetsukai Düsseldorf
- 5:25 PM: Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyōhō Sport at Airport KuKo Dojo
- 6:00 PM: Judo, JUDO-CLUB 71 DÜSSELDORF e.V.
The event offers approximately 90 stalls, Samurai camps, Kyudo archery, and children's activities. New this year are two stalls selling official Japan-Tag merchandise. Pokémon GO will also be present, so don't miss out! The grand Japanese fireworks display over the Rhine will close the evening, presented by renowned pyrotechnician Hideki Kubota. Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable Japanese Day in Düsseldorf!
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the Japanese lifestyle and entertainment will extend to the Sports Stage, featuring diverse martial arts demonstrations such as Judo, Kyudo, Iaido, Ju-Jitsu, Kendo, Naginata, and Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyōhō Sport. Additionally, music enthusiasts can enjoy performances by J-Rock band ReaL at the main stage, while Cosplay lovers can participate in the Contest at the Pop Culture Stage, showcasing genres like Anime, Otaku Dreams, and Harmoonics Harmoonics.
