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If you want to immerse yourself in Japanese-American culture, the Cherry Blossom Denver Festival is the perfect place to be. The festival offers a variety of activities, including Japanese music and dance performances, arts and crafts, and delicious food delicacies such as teriyaki chicken, beef, and sushi. You can also witness demonstrations of Shodo calligraphy, ikebana flower arranging, and a chanoyu tea ceremony. The festival aims to celebrate and showcase Japanese heritage and culture through live entertainment, food and drink, informative exhibits, and demonstrations. The popular teriyaki chicken plate lunch and delicious Japanese sweets called Manju are prepared by temple members, adding their special touch. For an authentic Japanese experience, adults can also try craft beer or sake. Furthermore, the marketplace offers a variety of Japanese-themed products such as jewelry, anime, pottery, fine art, apparel, and much more. Additionally, you can find informational booths representing Japanese and Japanese-American organizations that are vital to our community.

Check out the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys to explore an impressive collection of unique and classic toys. The exhibits showcase a wide range of antique dolls, miniature houses, trains, planes, cars, giant teddy bears, foreign toys, and much more, giving visitors an insight into the cultural significance of toys and their evolution over the years. The Museum staff uses the collection of over 20,000 objects to stage four significant exhibit changes each year, ranging from vintage Star Wars toys to artisan dollhouses and from exquisite antique dolls to well-loved toy soldiers. The objects collected from generations of Coloradans serve as an excellent stepping stone into art and history, and many items, like the Japanese Friendship Doll Miss Yokohama, make history more accessible and open the door to a new experience.