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SUMMARY:Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities\, Inc. (CTSC) invites the community to celebrate the arrival of spring at the Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival on April 25 and 26\, returning to Memorial Park\, the Quinlan Community Center\, and the Senior Center. This beloved two-day festival brings the sights\, sounds\, and flavors of Japan to the heart of Cupertino while honoring the city’s long-standing sister city relationship with Toyokawa\, Japan. \nFestival hours are 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\, with free admission\, free performances\, and free parking available at De Anza College and the Flint Center Parking Structure—making it an easy and welcoming event for all ages. \nFood lovers can explore two vibrant food areas throughout the festival. The food court behind the Quinlan Center features a wide range of Japanese favorites\, from sushi and gyoza to bento boxes\, teriyaki bowls\, mochi\, boba drinks\, shaved ice\, and sweet treats. Japanese beer\, sake\, and plum wine are also available. At the Senior Center\, food trucks offer additional menu options and variety. \nInside the Quinlan Community Center\, visitors can enjoy a full day of cultural exhibits\, live demonstrations\, and interactive activities\, presented by artists\, performers\, nonprofits\, and community groups. Highlights include music and dance performances\, hands-on cultural experiences\, and a special exhibition of student artwork from Toyokawa shared through CTSC’s annual art exchange program. \nThe Japanese Artisan Pavilion\, located at the Senior Center and patio\, brings together traditional arts and crafts vendors\, Shogi demonstrations and instruction\, and a visual timeline showcasing decades of friendship between Cupertino and Toyokawa. \nOutdoor performances take place throughout the day at the Amphitheater featuring Taiko drumming\, traditional and contemporary Japanese dance\, martial arts\, and live music. A special Saturday midday presentation welcomes festival guests\, community leaders\, student delegates\, and honored visitors. Across the park lawns\, attendees can browse arts and crafts displays and connect with special interest groups\, including Japanese dog and koi clubs. Be sure to stop by the Festival Information Booth for a fun photo opportunity with Toyokawa’s mascots and an opportunity to receive a gift\, by simply filling out a short survey.\nFamilies will find plenty to delight younger visitors\, with children’s games\, creative craft activities\, and a petting zoo adding to the festive atmosphere. \nNew for 2026 – we will have a Cosplay Meetup on Saturday\, 2 p.m. at the Memorial Park Gazebo! \nWhether you come for the food\, the performances\, or the chance to experience Japanese culture up close\, the Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival offers a joyful weekend of community\, culture and celebration. \nFor more information about the event: www.cupertinocbf.org/ \nCupertino Memorial Park
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-cherry-blossom-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Cupertino Memorial Park\, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities":MAILTO:Info@CupertinoToyokawa.org
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SUMMARY:Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities: Bell Ringing for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Inc. is hosting its sixth annual Bell Ringing Ceremony to commemorate 80 years of peace since WWII. \nOn August 7\, 1945\, at 10:13 a.m.\, between the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the Naval Armory in Toyokawa Japan was bombed. \nCupertino is sister cities with Toyokawa. \nCupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Inc. will hold a bell-ringing for World Peace event on August 6\, 2025\, at 6:13 p.m.\, to coincide with the time of the bombing in Japan. \nEveryone is welcomed and is encouraged to bring a bell to ring as we renew our sister city relationships and our wish for everlasting peace. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early for the prompt start of a short ceremony at 6 p.m. You will be able to easily spot us from the parking lot on Alves Drive\, behind the Quinlan Community Center. Please bring a small bell to ring\, if you have one. Casual attire. \n\n\n\n\nCupertino Memorial Park
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-toyokawa-sister-cities-bell-ringing-for-world-peace-2/
LOCATION:Cupertino Memorial Park\, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities\, Inc. (CTSC) is proud to present the 41st annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday and Sunday\, April 26 & 27\, 2025\, at Cupertino’s Memorial Park\, the Quinlan Center\, and the Senior Center. This fun family festival honors Cupertino’s sister city relationship with Toyokawa\, Japan by sharing Japanese arts & culture with the entire community. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.\, admission is FREE\, entertainment is FREE\, and parking is FREE at De Anza College and the Flint Center Parking Structure. \nThere will be two Food Courts. Behind the Quinlan Center will feature sushi\, spam musubi\, gyoza\, yakisoba\, mochi\, teriyaki chicken rice bowls\, bento boxes (pork cutlet\, teriyaki salmon or sesame tofu)\, boba drinks\, iced coffee\, soft serve ice cream\, packaged ice cream\, shave ice\, cotton candy\, Japanese beer\, sake\, plum wine\, sodas\, and lemonade. At the Senior Center\, food trucks will provide a variety of menu offerings. \nOutdoor entertainment is held at the Amphitheater and includes Taiko drum groups\, Japanese dancers\, various martial arts\, and musical performances throughout the day. The 2025 student delegates\, VIP festival guests\, local government\, school board members\, and the 2025 Cherry Blossom Queen and her court will be introduced at noon on Saturday. Throughout the lawn areas will be arts and crafts exhibits and special interest groups such as Japanese dog and koi fish clubs. Children’s activities feature games\, hands-on arts & crafts\, and a petting zoo. \nIndoor cultural exhibits and demonstrations take place throughout the day in the Quinlan Community Center\, featuring music and dance performances and cultural displays\, demonstrations\, workshops\, and hands-on activities presented by professionals\, nonprofits\, and special interest groups. A gallery of Toyokawa student artwork from our annual art exchange program will be on display. Japanese cultural arts and crafts vendors and a pictorial timeline of Cupertino’s sister city relationship with Toyokawa will be grouped at the “Japanese Artisan Pavilion” located at the Cupertino Senior Center and patio. \nCupertino Memorial Park
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-cherry-blossom-festival-4/
LOCATION:Cupertino Memorial Park\, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities":MAILTO:Info@CupertinoToyokawa.org
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SUMMARY:Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities: Bell Ringing for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Inc. is hosting its fifth annual Bell Ringing Ceremony to commemorate 79 years of peace since WWII. \nOn August 7\, 1945\, at 10:13 a.m.\, between the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the Naval Armory in Toyokawa Japan was bombed. \nCupertino is sister cities with Toyokawa. \nCupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Inc. will hold a bell-ringing for World Peace event on August 6\, 2024\, at 6:13 p.m.\, to coincide with the time of the bombing in Japan. \nEveryone is welcomed and is encouraged to bring a bell to ring as we renew our sister city relationships and our wish for everlasting peace. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early for the prompt start of a short ceremony at 6 p.m. You will be able to easily spot us from the parking lot on Alves Drive\, behind the Quinlan Community Center. Please bring a small bell to ring\, if you have one. Casual attire. \n\n\n\n\nCupertino Memorial Park
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-toyokawa-sister-cities-bell-ringing-for-world-peace/
LOCATION:Cupertino Memorial Park\, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities\, Inc. (CTSC) is proud to present the 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday and Sunday\, April 27 & 28\, 2024\, at Cupertino’s Memorial Park\, the Quinlan Center\, and the Senior Center. This fun family festival honors Cupertino’s sister city relationship with Toyokawa\, Japan by sharing Japanese arts & culture with the entire community. Hours are from 10 AM to 5:30 PM\, admission is FREE\, entertainment is FREE\, and parking is FREE at De Anza College and the Flint Center Parking Structure. \nThere will be two Food Courts. Behind the Quinlan Center will feature sushi\, spam musubi\, gyoza\, yakisoba\, mochi\, teriyaki chicken rice bowls\, bento boxes (pork cutlet\, teriyaki salmon or sesame tofu)\, boba drinks\, iced coffee\, soft serve ice cream\, packaged ice cream\, shave ice\, cotton candy\, Japanese beer\, sake\, plum wine\, sodas\, and lemonade. At the Senior Center\, food trucks will provide a variety of menu offerings. \nOutdoor entertainment is held at the Amphitheater and includes Taiko drum groups\, Japanese dancers\, various martial arts\, and musical performances throughout the day. The 2024 student delegates\, VIP festival guests\, local government\, school board members\, and the 2024 NorCal Cherry Blossom Queen and her court will be introduced at noon on Saturday. Throughout the lawn areas will be arts and crafts exhibits and special interest groups such as Japanese dog and koi fish clubs. Children’s activities feature games\, hands-on arts & crafts\, and a petting zoo. \nIndoor cultural exhibits and demonstrations take place throughout the day in the Quinlan Community Center\, featuring music and dance performances and cultural displays\, demonstrations\, workshops\, and hands-on activities presented by professionals\, nonprofits\, and special interest groups. A gallery of Toyokawa student artwork from our annual art exchange program will be on display. Japanese cultural arts and crafts vendors and a pictorial timeline of Cupertino’s sister city relationship with Toyokawa will be grouped at the “Japanese Artisan Pavilion” located at the Cupertino Senior Center and patio. \nNot to miss this year: This year is the 40th anniversary of this festival. It also marks the return of the student exchange program after the pandemic hiatus. Come see the students selected to participate in the exchange program. They will be introduced on the Amphitheater stage on Saturday at noon and can be seen working at the festival all weekend. Photo opportunity with Toyokawa’s mascots near the Festival Information Booth. \nCupertino Memorial Park
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-cherry-blossom-festival-3/
LOCATION:Cupertino Memorial Park\, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities":MAILTO:Info@CupertinoToyokawa.org
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SUMMARY:Cupertino Sister Cities: Bell Ringing for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Inc. is hosting a Bell Ringing Ceremony to commemorate 78 years of peace since WWII. \nOn August 7\, 1945\, at 10:13 a.m.\, between the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the Naval Armory in Toyokawa Japan was bombed. \nCupertino is sister cities with Toyokawa. \nCupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Inc. will hold a bell-ringing for World Peace event on August 6\, 2023\, at 6:13 p.m.\, to coincide with the time of the bombing in Japan. \nEveryone is welcomed and is encouraged to bring a bell to ring as we renew our sister city relationships and our wish for everlasting peace. \n\n\n\n\nCupertino Memorial Park
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-sister-cities-bell-ringing-for-world-peace/
LOCATION:Cupertino Memorial Park\, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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