Experience Japan Festival Day
About Experience Japan Festival Day
Sunday, 27th April 2025 12pm to 4pm at Farmleigh House & Estate in the Phoenix Park
The Experience Japan Hanami Festival is a free, family-friendly day out where you can enjoy and celebrate Japanese–Irish culture!
Join us in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House to witness performances, demonstrations, and traditions both old and in the making!
Our tradition of reading verse under the cherry blossom continues this year.
We are delighted to welcome back many familiar faces this year.
🎤 Main Stage
Get ready to be dazzled by a mixture of Irish and Japanese music and dance performances.
🥋 Martial Arts
Demonstrations from a mixture of styles which originated in Japan, and are practised here in Ireland!
🍜 Food Court
A mixture of Japanese food vendors, from sweets to savoury. Of course, expect some classic options as well!
🔎 Treasure Hunt
Enjoy a Treasure Hunt aimed at children, or a more challenging Scavenger Hunt for adults!
🏺 Crafts Area
Take a tour of traditional Japanese crafts which have found a home in Ireland. Why not enjoy a calligraphy workshop and write your name in ink?
🌳 Haiku and Poetry
Our tradition of reading verse under the cherry blossom continues this year.
🗣️ Japanese ‘Gaeltacht’
A dedicated area in the Pleasure Gardens for practising your Japanese language skills, and meeting new friends!
🎎 Cosplay Showcase
An opportunity to see our many cosplayers all in one place! Taking place on the Martial Arts stage.
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Please note that as a community festival, we cannot guarantee all activities and persons will be available on the day.
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