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Experience Japan
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Connecting communities and celebrating Japanese culture in Ireland since 2011.
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Interested in spending a year in Japan? The @experiencejapan.ie team is running a webinar on Nov 13 about the JET programme, including live Q&A with current JETs in Japan!

Register here: ucd-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thanks for joining us at 🌸 Hanami Festival 2025! 🎌

We deeply appreciate all the communities and supporters who came together to co-create "Experience Japan" here in Ireland ❤ We couldn't do it without you!

Tag your photos #ExpJapan — and stay tuned for a round-up on the day.
April 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Planning your visit? The Main Stage programme is now available on our website!

Don't miss out on the excitement and amazing things our community groups have prepared! 🥁🎷🎭🥋🎉👘

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April 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🌸 Advice on getting to the festival! 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚗🚌

experiencejapan.ie/getting-there
April 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Guess who got the Presidential Suite tonight!? Myaku-Myaku has been living it up in Farmleigh — and needs a good night's rest after bringing the energy to our rehearsals.

See you tomorrow! 🌸🌸🌸
April 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Rounding out this year's performers, look forward to Mariko Hamada on sax 🎷, the wonderful Raku Theatre 🎭, and our very own Experience Japan Taiko Team 🥁!

Be there on Sunday 27th to celebrate 🌸 Hanami at this free, family-friendly event in Dublin 😊
April 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🍙 Onigiri Giri 🍙 will be at the 🌸 Hanami Festival! Get ready for something tasty and filling this Sunday!
April 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Stunning musubi knotwork 🪢🎌 will be on display in the Crafts Area at the 🌸 Hanami Festival 2025!

Take a close look at these beautiful creations TOMORROW Sunday 27th in Farmleigh House.
April 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Don't get caught on the way to Experience Japan! 🚘 We've got all the details on planning your visit with minimal hassle — on our website:

experiencejapan.ie/getting-there
April 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Fancy a Haiku?
Join Sunday's competition
and enjoy Hanami.

That's right — you'll be in with a chance to win tickets to 🌸 Sakura Afternoon Tea 🍵 by participating in the Poetry Competition at this year's Hanami Festival. Prize courtesy of College Green Hotel.
April 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Two more shoutouts for the Main Stage — Sagisaka-sensei visiting from Belgium will demonstrate with the naginata (traditional martial weapon).

Also look forward to an elegant performance of Kagura Mai dance!

All this can be part of how you "Experience Japan" this Sunday 27th!
April 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Huge thanks to Eirebus for their generosity in helping our amazing volunteers get to and from 🌸 Hanami Festival 2025 this Sunday!

Like the festival, they are based out of Fingal and this is a real show of support to the local community. We appreciate it!

www.eirebus.ie
April 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Daruma are worth queuing for — but this week you can do even better!

🍱 Pre-order your bento below — and pickup on Sunday afternoon from the Daruma van in our food area! 🌸 Or browse the rest of their exciting menu.

www.eventbrite.com/e/daruma-pre...
April 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
👘 Kimono Dressing makes a return at the Hanami Festival 2025. This one is time-limited, so plan your day carefully!
April 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Ever tried mahjong? 🀄 This game for four players combines luck and skill — you can try it out on Sunday 27th at the 🌸 Hanami Festival!
April 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Announcing three more music groups for 🌸 Hanami Festival 2025! Get ready for UCD Taiko Team, Chloe Daly, and Kyoudokai Ireland on stage!

Join us for this free event with traditional music and amazing rhythms, this Sunday 27th in Farmleigh House!
April 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Are you ready to eat Japanese this Sunday? 🥢 What a lineup for the 🌸 Hanami Festival 2025! ✨

🍱 Daruma
🥐 Gopan Bakery
🍛 Kakilang
🍰 Le Petit Four
🍜 Musashi
🥘 Okonomi Kitchen
🍙 Onigiri Giri
🍣 Wa Sushi
🍬Wagashi Ireland
🥟 Yamamori

Find out more: experiencejapan.ie/festival-adv...
April 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The rumours are true... Myaku-Myaku "MJ" is visiting Ireland — and will be at Dublin's 🌸 Hanami Festival this Sunday 27th!

The mascot of Osaka Expo '25, pictured here with our festival chair Hugo! Big thanks to the Japanese Embassy team for their support.
April 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Main Stage is heating up! Announcing the next three performers and musicians — Taiseiyo Taiko, Athbheochan, and Emilie Ogawa!

Join us this Sunday 27th for an incredible blend of Irish–Japanese music!
April 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Travel smart to Experience Japan! Parking is extremely limited, and there may be road closures on Sunday morning. Get all the details below:

experiencejapan.ie/getting-there
April 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Cosplay is returning to the Experience Japan 🌸 Hanami Festival! Want to be involved? Sign up here: forms.gle/qadoAtx4Ue4V...

A wonderful day awaits on the scenic grounds of Farmeligh House 😊

Please respect our cosplay rules for the day:
experiencejapan.ie/cosplay-guid...
April 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Ready for the 🌸 Hanami Festival this Sunday? Announcing the first three of our fantastic performing groups — Odorikko Club, DCU Soranbushi, and Nana's Okinawa Dance!

Find out more at experiencejapan.ie
April 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Get ready for Kenjutsu Ireland, who are visiting from Thomastown, Kilkenny to deliver a Katori Shinto Ryu martial arts demonstration 🥋 at the upcoming 🌸 Hanami Festival 2025!

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April 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We're excited to welcome Mariko Sagisaka, flying in from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 for a naginata martial arts demonstration at Dublin's 🌸 Hanami Festival on Sunday April 27th!
April 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Martial Arts at the 🌸 Hanami Festival 2025! Takemusu Aikido Society from Dublin and Balbriggan will be joining us with a demonstration on the day!

🥋 aiki.ie
April 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM