Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival 2023

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival was held at Public Square Park in downtown Nashville. The Cherry Blossom Festival began with a "Cherry Blossom Walk" where Nashville residents strolled through the city. Consul-General Matsumoto also delivered remarks at the opening ceremony with Nashville Mayor John Cooper. The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival was filled with a colorful array of Japanese-related culture and entertainment. The Consulate introduced Japanese culture to the public through a Yukata (Japanese summer kimono) dress-up corner and information table. In addition, there were various workshops related to Japan such as kanji, koto, and tea ceremony. We hope that this event will contribute to the friendship and goodwill between Nashville and Japan, as well as between the U.S. and Japan. We look forward to seeing you again next year at the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival.