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...
For the first time ever, a beautiful yatai, or float, from Denver’s sister city in Japan, Takayama, will participate in the annual Parade of Lights through downtown Denver past the City and County Building, which is broadcast by KUSA 9News. (The Parade starts at 6 pm Saturday Dec. 7....
Embarking on a journey that goes beyond geographical boundaries and cultural divides, the Denver Sister Cities Takayama Committee recently organized the "Colors of Japan" delegation to Japan. This extraordinary trip marked a historical visit to Takayama, a beloved sister city of Denver since 1960. The delegation's...