
Osaka Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom Viewing
Each year for one week in mid April, the Osaka Mint Bureau opens their grounds for ‘Sakura Torinuke” — cherry blossom viewing. The particular variety for which the mint grounds …
Each year for one week in mid April, the Osaka Mint Bureau opens their grounds for ‘Sakura Torinuke” — cherry blossom viewing. The particular variety for which the mint grounds …
The enormously popular Tokyo Comic Con has now sprouted a version for all the comic and celebrity fans of West Japan. While Japan has manga and anime festivals, the emphasis is on the authors and …
The Aizen Festival is touted as the first major summer festival in Osaka of the year. Along with the Tenjin Festival and the Sumiyoshi Festival, it’s also known as one of the three big …
This year, Osaka’s Tenjin Festival will only include the mikoshi procession, which will happen on the 25th, as well as various shrine rituals. The festival’s evening components, …
The Sumiyoshi Matsuri (festival) happens over three days in and around Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine. The highlight is the nagoshi harai shinji ritual which happens on the middle day. The …
Summer Sonic is back for 2023! Summer Sonic is known for featuring some of the biggest acts from around the world. The festival is held simultaneously in Chiba and Osaka, with acts switching days …
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks have been running for thirty-one years and take place on the banks of the Yodo River, offering fantastic views of the skyline beneath the display. Originally a …
This festival is is held in the city of Kishiwada, Osaka prefecture and is renowned as one of Osaka’s rowdiest. Danjiri are large, heavy wheeled carts that resemble small temples. The …
If you’re in the mood for some kitchen-based souvenirs for your trip to Japan – or need to fill up your kitchen here, then look no further. The Osaka Kitchenware street is holding …
Started in 2000 with the aim of making Osaka the “Number One City of Children with Smiles”, this festival celebrates with dance displays by over 2800 performers. Held in six different …
The city of Hannan in Osaka prefecture hosts a unique festival in Autumn each year in which 20 yagura – towers that are typically stationary at the center of a festival – are carried …
This small but beautiful festival see dozens of lanterns places carefully around the Shrine grounds creating a magical atmosphere. There is traditional entertainment such as music, singing and …
Back with the full line-up for the first time in three years! Experience Halloween like never before at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. Make your way through a terrifying horror Maze, fight …
2022 sees the 20th anniversary of the Wasso Festival, so the Shitennoji Temple are doing things a bit differently this year. There will be two days of fun-filled activities to enjoy, as well as …
The Ramen Expo in Expo Commemoration Park (more commonly known as Banpakukoen) takes place this year over five consecutive weekends (including some Fridays) in December. When is it? The dates for …
Celebrating the end of 14 days of worship after the new year, the Shittenoji Doya Doya Festival sees dozens of loincloth-clad men and boys being doused in very cold water as they compete in teams …
Osaka’s winter illuminations are split into two main events under the “Festival of Lights” umbrella: Midosuji Illumination and Osaka Hikari Renaissance. But there are also quite …
Celebrated to mark the end of winter and the day before spring begins on the old lunar calendar, Setsubun is an age-old Japanese ceremony thought to drive evil spirits from the house. Many people …
A small, local festival held to celebrate the girls who sacrificed themselves to save the village from the disasters of the Yodo river (now the Nakatsu river). It takes place on February 20th …
The Osaka Marathon lets you see the city with a different atmosphere. One filled with cheering, sweating, and a winter’s glow. There will also be an Osaka Marathon EXPO on the 24th and …
Illuminage will happen at five venues this year throughout Osaka and Kobe (and even one in Fukuoka) — that’s a lot of lights. For more of Osaka’s best winter illuminations, …
See films from over a dozen different countries, at venues around Osaka (and online).