Attention, Pikmin Bloom users in Düsseldorf! This spring, we’ll be holding three exciting events under the larger umbrella we’re calling the Düsseldorf Sakura Challenge! These events bring fresh challenges and rewards to your Pikmin adventures, as well as an opportunity to get closer to Japanese culture. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, there’s something for everyone, including a few chances to meet the ever-elusive Fortune Decor Pikmin, which are usually only available at Shrines & Temples in Japan! Let’s take a look at what’s ahead – feel free to save the map here for reference!
◆Japan-Tag Spot Challenge◆
Date & Time: May 24, 2025 10:00 to 21:00 (local time)
Venue: Rhine Embankment Promenade at Düsseldorf
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About Japan-Tag
With around 7000 residents hailing from Japan, Düsseldorf’s Japanese community is the third largest in Europe, after London and Paris. Japan-Tag is a festival held once a year that celebrates the friendship between Germany and Japan with a diverse program of stage performances and hands-on activities. Don’t forget to stay until the end of the day to enjoy the Japanese fireworks display on the Rhine!
◆Little Tokyo Düsseldorf◆
Date & Time: May 24, 2025 10:00 to June 8, 2025 22:00 (local time)
Venue: Little Tokyo, Düsseldorf
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When you enter the Little Tokyo area in Düsseldorf, you will receive a Spot Challenge mission prompting you to walk 5000 steps. Clearing this mission gets you a Gold Seedling for a Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin and a postcard.
A total of 5 Special Spots will appear at the following locations in the Little Tokyo area in Düsseldorf. Swiping the Special Spot of each location gets you a Gold Seedling for a Decor Pikmin related to that location and cherry blossom nectar.
・Wakaba Japanese Premium Matcha Cafe: Coffee Cup Decor Pikmin (White Pikmin)
・SHOCHIKU: Mushroom Decor Pikmin (Random)
・Takumi 3rd Chicken & Veggie: Ramen Keychain Decor Pikmin (Random)
・Kushi Tei of Tokyo: Sushi Decor Pikmin (Random)
・Immermannstraße Straßenschilder: Flower Card Decor Pikmin (Red Pikmin with “Nintendo” Flower Card)
◆DoKomi Spot Challenge◆
Date & Time: June 6, 2025 11:00 to June 8, 2025 18:00 (local time)
Venue: Convention Center Düsseldorf
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About DoKomi
DoKomi is a convention that brings together a variety of diverse groups that share a common interest in Japan, and particularly in pop culture elements such as anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and music, among others. Its purpose is to provide a platform for the German and European communities to come together for an experience of exchange and enrichment!
*Only one Gold Seedling from each Special Spot will be available per user for the entire event period.
*The event is subject to change or cancellation without notice due to weather conditions or other reasons.
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