Shimoda Black Ship Festival 2026
Shizuoka · 下田市街・下田港周辺
May 2026 15-17
🏮 Festival🎗️ Culture
Shizuoka
Free
About this event
An annual festival commemorating the arrival of Commodore Perry's Black Ships in 1853, which opened Japan to the world. The festival features a joint US-Japan parade, a US Navy band performance, and a colorful procession through Shimoda's historical streets. A unique event blending Japanese and American cultures at the port that changed history.
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