2014/04/14
It feels like Shimoda area time slipped to the Bakumatsu period.
Back to the year of 1854, in complying with the Convention of Peace and Amity between the United States of America and the Empire of Japan, the U.S. Navy led by Admiral Perry reached Shimoda area which was then a port for sailboat to catch the wind.
It was an event triggered Japan’s end of its seclusion policy and its entry of modern age. The Black Ship Festival started in 1934 in remembering the great achievement of Perry and for continued contribution to international goodwill.
There will be ceremony and memorial service in front of grave with due solemnity as well as various exciting events held at the seaside and inside the town.
It is the largest event in Shimoda City, hold in a season of fresh green with the Namako wall and the contrast made of Navy troop’s black and white theme colors.
Friday, May 16
・Offer flowers to the monument of landing of Perry’s fleet at Perry Joriku Kinen Park
・Concert by US Seventh Fleet at Gyokusenji Temple
・Memorial service in front of grave at Gyokusenji Temple
・KAIKOKU Open Market at various street malls
・Hula Show at Madogahama Kaiyu Park
・Firework on the sea at Shimoda Port
Saturday, May 17
・Aircraft flying performance by Maritime Safety Agency and Air Self-Defense Force
・Memorial ceremony at Shimoda Park
・KAIKOKU Open Market at various street malls
・Parade at the main street of the city
・Theatrical performance Conclusion of Shimoda Treaty at Ryosen-ji Temple
・Kimono Fashion Show at Ryosen-ji Temple
・Black Ship Ondou Performance
・Izu Shirahama Taiko Performance
・Black Ship Sunset Concert at the large hall of Community Center.
Sunday, May 18
・KAIKOKU Open Market at various street malls
・Nigiwai Concert
・Nigiwai Parade at the main street of the city
・Theatrical performance Conclusion of Shimoda Treaty at the parking lot of Community Center
・Asahi Children’s Taiko Performance at Roadside Station Kaikoku-Shimoda Minato
・Japan-U.S. friendship tug-of-war at Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato
・Kaikoku Yosakoi
・The 3rd Bakumatsu Costume Play Show and Ryuma-kun, Okichi-chan, Master Shōin Contest at the parking lot of Community Center.
Information
| Event name | (The 75th) Black Ship Festival |
|---|---|
| Place | Shimoda City, Shizuoka |
| Address | Shimoda City, Shizuoka |
| Event Period | On May 16(Fri.), 17(Sat.) and 18(Sun.) 2014. |
| Admission Fee | — |
| Contact | Shimoda Tourist Association [Telephone: 0558-22-1531] |
| Getting there | By train From Tokyo Station take a “Ltd. Exp Odoriko” or “Super View Odoriko” of Jr Line, get off at the terminal station Izukyu Shimoda Station, duration is about 3 hours.By car From Tokyo Station to Toumei-Atsuigi -> Odawara -> Route 135 -> Kawazu -> Shimoda. > > > > 3 hour driving from Tomei-Atsuigi Interchange will bring you joy of viewing the beautiful scenery along East Coast of Izu. * Traffic jams are expected around Shimoda Station during the period of Kurofune Festival. |
| Website | http://www.shimoda-city.info/kurofune.html |
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