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15th, Friday - 17th, Sunday May 2009
 The most famous festival of Shimoda celebrated in honor of the arrival
on the Blackship and the opening of Japan to the world.It is rich in international color featuring a ceremony at the Shimoda Park, the parading of the U.S.Naval marching bands and so on. "The Blackship Journey" in which participants dressed as characters such as Commodore Perry and shogunate officials down to Ryosenji Temple draws especial attention from the watching crowd. Onlookers are enwrapped in such excitements as if drawn back in time a century and half ago. |
| Calender of Events (This festival is held from 3rd Friday to Sunday in May.) | |
| FRIDAY: May 15th Friday | Fireworks (from 8:15pm), "Open Door"Bazaar, Sunset Consert |
| SATURDAY | Commemorative Ceremony, Official parade, "Open Door" Bazaar, Historic Reenactment Play, Sunset Concert, |
| SUNDAY | "Open Door" Bazaar, Historic Reenactment Play, Japan-U.S. Raft Race, Festive Parade of citizens in Edo, |
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