Capitol Community MediaCity of SalemCove Cherry FairDeepwood Museum and GardensHood River Cherry FestivalJapanese-America Society of Oregon Japanese National Honor SocietyMasumi TimsonMonmouth TaikoNana BellerudNorth Salem High SchoolOregon Parks and Recreation Oregon State Capitol FoundationSalem Kawagoe Sister CitiesSalem Multicultural Institute and Worldbeat FestivalTokyo International University of AmericaUrasenke Wakai Tea AssociationWillamette Heritage CenterWillamette UniversityWillamette Valley Bonsai SocietyYamasa Corporation
This video is a compilation of the previous five years of Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol live events. Enjoy! Produced by Capital Community Media.
This is a fun activity for the little ones! Download and print off your free copy here.
Watch the above videos for an introduction to the Japanese Koto, and enjoy a song played on this instrument that mimics the sound of an old fashioned steam locomotive. Koto played by our cultural partner, Masumi Timson. To learn more about Masumi Timson visit her website: www.masumi-koto.com.
Ikebana (生け花, 活け花, "arranging flowers" or "making flowers alive") is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is also known as Kadō (華道, "way of flowers"). The tradition dates back to Heian period, when floral offerings were made at altars. All the arrangements in the video above were done by our cultural partner, Nana Bellerud.
Mission: The Salem-Kawagoe Sister Cities is dedicated to developing friendly and meaningful relations with Kawagoe City and also with Japan. This interchange between the two cities furthers international understanding at all levels on a long term basis. We sponsor international exchanges with Kawagoe for adults and schools, and promote educational programs that increase our community’s understanding of the Japanese culture.
Read Salem-Kawagoe Sister Cities letter opposing violence against targeted groups Salem-Kawagoe - statement re violence 3 21.pdf.
Listen to the story of Peach Boy (Momotaro), adapted from a Japanese Folktale by Phil Berman, illustrated by Gabriela Issa Chacon. Narrated by Masumi & Stephen Timson, Koto Music by Masumi Timson.
Enjoy this performance of the Ugandan Kids Choir at our Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol event in 2019. This was recorded and edited by Capital Community Media.
2017-2019 local artists, through Artists in Action, decorated paper parasols that were displayed in local downtown businesses in the month of March. We hope to start this tradition again in 2022.
