Akron Life August 2023

Downtown Akron Sakura Festival

In mid-April, the third annual Downtown Akron Sakura Festival brought 6,000 visitors to the Towpath Trail to witness the flowering of over 450 Japanese cherry blossoms planted by the city of Akron with support from the Japanese Association of Northeast Ohio. The festival celebrates the contributions of Asian Americans to our community, the beauty of nature and the coming of spring. The community presented Japanese music, art activities, Japanese dancers, food, a story walk and more. Be on the lookout for the Sakura Festival in April 2024.

photo: DAP staff

photo: Richard Walter

photo: Richard Walter

photo: DAP staff

photo: DAP staff

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