On February 18, 2025, Denver Sister Cities International and the Ulaanbaatar Committee hosted an unforgettable evening at the historic University Club of Denver—a night filled with delicious food, engaging conversation, and a deep dive into the evolution of Japanese cuisine in America. A Culinary Journey with Gil Asakawa Guests...
Denver’s connection to Takayama, Japan, took center stage this winter as the Denver Takayama Sister City Committee was featured in Asian Avenue Magazine January issue for its role in bringing a stunning yatai (festival float) to the Parade of Lights. This historic moment showcased the deep and enduring ties...
Strengthening Ties and Building the Future On December 9th, the delegation met with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, further strengthening the ties between our cities. That evening, Consul General Okajima graciously hosted a reception for the Takayama delegation and Denver sister-city officials, reaffirming our shared commitment to nurturing and expanding this...
Denver Sister Cities was honored to host a delegation from Takayama, Japan, Denver’s second oldest and cherished sister city relationships. This gathering marked another chapter in the 64-year-long friendship that began in 1960. The delegation, including students from Takayama Technical High School, was warmly received by Denver Mayor Mike...
0:00 /1:24 1× This year’s 50th Annual 9News Parade of Lights was a night of celebration, culture and friendship as the historic Yatai float, gifted by Takayama, Japan, in 1964, returned to Denver’s streets. For the first time, the Yatai, a symbol of Takayama’s centuries-old...
Denver Sister Cities is thrilled to announce an extraordinary moment in our 64+ year friendship with Takayama, Japan 🇯🇵🇺🇸. The iconic Takayama yatai float will make its dazzling debut in the 50th annual Parade of Lights! Watch the 9News Story This breathtaking float, originally gifted to Denver in 1964, is a...