https://ajstas.org.au/events Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania Inc. upcoming events Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania Inc. Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:25:42 GMT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:25:42 GMT Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 24px;" align="justify"><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;"><img src="https://www.ajstas.org.au/resources/Pictures/555651333_10235655970451291_381003853924096188_n.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></font></p> <p style="line-height: 24px;" align="justify"><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">The 2026 Hanami Trail is even bigger and better than before, as we celebrate</font><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;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.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 24px;" align="justify"><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">The trail starts at <strong>Tenchi Farm Dojo</strong> (on&nbsp;<font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Google Maps&nbsp;</font><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/8tNc7Pz8MqUn5zhC8" target="_blank"><font style="font-size: 16px;">here</font></a><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">)</font>, an aikido dojo nestled in the mountains and surrounded by the magnificent ancient forests of Meander. Fr<font color="#000000">om</font><font color="#000000">&nbsp;11am to 12pm, you will able to enjoy the stunning natural environment and watch the students practise their art.</font></font></p> <p style="line-height: 24px;" align="justify"><font style="font-size: 16px;">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 <strong>Deloraine Riverbank Reserve</strong><font style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>(on Google Maps&nbsp;</font><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/PAuxz9ijPn5oD6hB6" target="_blank"><font style="font-size: 16px;">here</font></a><font style="font-size: 16px;">)</font>. We will be joined by Taiko Oni Jima and Yyan Ng, who will treat us to performances of taiko drumming, shakuhachi and more.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 24px;" align="justify"><font style="font-size: 16px;">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.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 24px;" align="justify"><font style="font-size: 16px;">This a <strong>free</strong> 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.&nbsp;</font><span style="font-size: 16px;">To thank you for your support, anyone who makes a donation will be invited to join us for a scavenger hunt on the day.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 24px;" align="justify"><span style="font-size: 16px;">We look forward to seeing you in Deloraine. Let's enjoy お花見 (cherry blossom viewing) together!</span></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;" align="justify"><font><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong><u>NOTE</u></strong>: 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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ajstas" target="_blank">here</a>. In the event of cancellation, any donations will be refunded.</font></font></p> https://www.ajstas.org.au/event-6848208 https://www.ajstas.org.au/event-6848208