The 2026 Hanami Trail is even bigger and better than before, as we celebrate together with the Japan Club of Tasmania, Aiki Kai Australia, Taiko Oni Jima, Yyan Ng and other special friends. Please join us for a joyous day of cherry blossoms, nature, aikido, taiko drumming, shakuhachi and good company.
The trail starts at Tenchi Farm Dojo (on Google Maps here), an aikido dojo nestled in the mountains and surrounded by the magnificent ancient forests of Meander. From 11am to 12pm, you will able to enjoy the stunning natural environment and watch the students practise their art.
The Japanese community from all around Tasmania will then gather from 12.30pm to 3.30pm for our annual hanami picnic at the East River reserve of the Deloraine Riverbank Reserve (on Google Maps here). We will be joined by Taiko Oni Jima and Yyan Ng, who will treat us to performances of taiko drumming, shakuhachi and more.
You are welcome to join us for one or both of these events. Please bring your own food and drink, as well as a picnic blanket and any seating that you may require. We also encourage you to bring snacks to share with other picnic-goers. Please arrange your own transport between venues, as well as to and from Deloraine.
This a free public event. However, if you can afford to do so, we ask that you make a small donation when you register. This will help us to keep the event free in future. To thank you for your support, anyone who makes a donation will be invited to join us for a scavenger hunt on the day.
We look forward to seeing you in Deloraine. Let's enjoy お花見 (cherry blossom viewing) together!
NOTE: If bad weather is forecast, we may make a late decision to postpone or cancel the event. Any such decision will be made at least 24 hours in advance and will be communicated via email and on the Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania Facebook page here. In the event of cancellation, any donations will be refunded.
