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-...
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...
The much-anticipated Denver Sister Cities trip to Japan has officially kicked off! From November 3 to November 14, 2024, our delegation will embark on a journey that combines the beauty of Japanese landscapes with rich cultural experiences. Organized by the Denver Takayama Sister City Citizen Delegation, this trip goes...
Sometimes the most unexpected turns lead to the most unforgettable journeys. For one Denver couple, their dream trip to Japan’s scenic Takayama faced an unexpected hurdle when their tour operator canceled their long-awaited excursion in Takayama at the last minute. Disappointed but determined to explore the city they...
