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14th, Friday - 16th, Sunday May 2010
 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.) |  Click this map |
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| FRIDAY: May 14th Friday 2010 | Fireworks (from 8:15pm), "Open Door"Bazaar, Sunset Consert | |
| SATURDAY: May 15th Saturday 2010 | Commemorative Ceremony, Official parade, "Open Door" Bazaar, Historic Reenactment Play, Sunset Concert, | |
| SUNDAY: May 16th Sunday 2010 | "Open Door" Bazaar, Historic Reenactment Play, Japan-U.S. Raft Race, Festive Parade of citizens in Edo, | |
| Shimoda Map for Black Ship Festival - Click this small map to get big one | ||
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| I took these photos at "Madogahama Seaside Park" near Shimoda Harvor, which is a good viewing spot for the fireworks. You should go to the free parking lot in this park as early as you can. |
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