40th Annual Sakura Festival in Tuscaloosa

The theme of 2026’s Sakura Festival is “Mirai e no yakusoku/未来への約束” or “promise.”

The spring celebration of Sakura, or cherry blossoms, reminds us of the value of each moment, while the return of spring awakens us to fresh possibilities in life. This year’s theme is a promise to carry on the 40 year connection that was built between the community of Tuscaloosa and Japan for many more precious decades to come.

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