Japan Day Event

Japanese food
@thelme55 (79155)
Germany
May 24, 2026 9:29am CST
I went with my friends to a Japanese Day event in Düsseldorf yesterday. We were 4 adults and 2 children. We took the train as it would be difficult to park if we rode with our car. The ride was only an hour from our station. It was a fun day for us to experience a Japanese day event. There are many Japanese living and working in Düsseldorf as well as Japanese supermarkets and restaurants. There were many German people wearing Japanese dresses and Kimonos as well as many were wearing Anime costumes. I suppose it was the time to show off how people love Japanese culture and tradition. The city and at the Rhine river, where the event took place, were full of people that it was difficult for us to pass through. Many were selling Japanese food at the sidewalks. Restaurants at the Altstadt (old city) were also full. We didn’t wait for the fireworks that took place at the Rhine because we had to wait to get it dark. So we went home after feeling tired and exhausted from a lot of walking. Honestly, I wouldn’t visit that event again next year. It was the first time I experienced it. I was about to collapse smelling stinky people passing by. It was 28 degrees Celsius yesterday. Maybe that is why, a lot of smelly people. Maybe, I just have a very sensitive nose. The photo is what I have eaten in a Japanese restaurant yesterday. Are you fond of going to an event like this? Thanks for reading. I still have to write post about my Ireland travel.
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@snowy22315 (207976)
• United States
14h
The world today is just so cosmopolitan isn't it?
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@thelme55 (79155)
• Germany
14h
Yes, it is indeed @snowy22315. Thank you.
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@Juliaacv (55986)
• Canada
15h
The food plate looks delicious. I do not enjoy large crowds anymore like I used. The heat would not help, from what you wrote. I look forward to reading about your travels in Ireland.
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@thelme55 (79155)
• Germany
14h
Yes, it was delicious. I am no longer enjoying a large crowd too. I noticed that yesterday. Yes, the hot weather was not helping at all. Thanks @Juliaacv.
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@averygirl72 (38826)
• Philippines
2h
I do love the Japanese culture too. I love takoyaki street food. The event sounds fun to me
@rebelann (117119)
• El Paso, Texas
13h
I do not like events that attract a lot of people. As for Japanese food I do love sushi and a few other dishes they offer
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@rakski (155033)
• Philippines
3h
nice! I am sure you enjoyed the event
@RasmaSandra (97482)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8h
I love those kinds of dumplings but have not had too much Japanese food, I like trying different kinds of food,
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@jstory07 (148517)
• Roseburg, Oregon
4h
An event like that would be fun.
@JudyEv (380542)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
I thought you might have still been in Ireland. I guess it was good to witness this event once but you won't need to go again.