Welcome to Hanover

Japan Meets Hanover: CeBIT 2017's Partner Country

Next year, Japan will be CeBIT’s partner country—and to mark the occasion, a Japanese-language brochure has been produced. It provides an initial overview of various location factors, as well as the special ties that Hanover shares with Japan.

Herrenhausen Gardens — The Great Garden in Herrenhausen

A thriving economic hub in the heart of Europe, a perfectly connected location, and a fascinating array of recreational opportunities—in Hanover, all of these elements come together with excellent yet affordable housing and a beautiful natural setting in one of Germany’s greenest major cities.

Japan meets Hanover—and with it, numerous friendly ties and a warm welcome to the capital of Lower Saxony. The central link is the sister city partnership with Hiroshima, which was established as early as 1938. Since then, these ties have been consistently nurtured through associations and initiatives, peace efforts, and mutual visits. Hanover’s Mayor Stefan Schostok is also vice chair of the organization “Mayors for Peace,” which was founded in 1982 by the mayor of Hiroshima.

Visible symbols of this partnership include, for example, the Peace Bell in the ruins of the Aegidienkirche, which is rung every year on August 6 to commemorate the atomic bombing; the Japanese tea house in Stadtpark; the popular sushi stand at the Maschseefest; and the Hiroshima Grove, where the Cherry Blossom Festival is held every April.

Nature and tranquility—with all the benefits of a big city

The quality of life in Hanover is rich and varied: world-class cultural and sporting events, an impressive number of museums, exclusive shopping in one of Germany’s largest pedestrian zones, as well as the famous Herrenhausen Gardens and the picturesque Old Town. Legendary events such as the Maschseefest and the world’s largest shooting festival attract crowds of tourists and locals every year.

We look forward to your visit to Hanover and extend a warm welcome to you!

For more information in Japanese, visit www.hannover.de/jp.

The Japanese-language brochure is available for download here.