Come welcome spring at the Hanami Festival at the Strahov Brewery. The festival is inspired by the Japanese tradition of admiring cherry blossoms. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the historic courtyard of Strahov will transform into a little Japan full of scents, flavors, and cultural experiences — from tea ceremonies and martial arts to a special limited-edition batch of Sakura Amber Ale and a Japanese-style menu. A day full of beauty, traditions, and the fleeting magic of spring awaits you. programme The festival will start with a traditional procession of samurai in armor. We’ll meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Strahov Brewery. We’ll return around 12:00 p.m., and the festival program will begin shortly after. A recital by pianist and harpsichordist Kayoko Zemanov0, who will perform the enchanting melodies of old Japan Dynamic demonstrations of the Happó Ryū martial art by the Hakuzan Dojo, led by the “Czech samurai” Jakub Zeman. The atmosphere will also be enhanced by the traditional craft of Kumihimo, demonstrated by the GORIN group—visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand at braiding Japanese cords and take home original handmade jewelry. Fb event