
Dojima Yakushido Setsubun Omizukumi Festival
Celebrated to mark the end of winter and the day before spring begins, setsubun is an age-old Japanese ceremony thought …
Celebrated to mark the end of winter and the day before spring begins, setsubun is an age-old Japanese ceremony thought …
A small, local festival held to celebrate the girls who sacrificed themselves to save the village from the disasters of …
A paid-entry illumination event with a very Japanese theme, this is a great way to get festive in Osaka this winter. …
As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, parts of the festival have been canceled. Screenings will …
As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, The March 2020 tournament is being held behind closed doors …
As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, this event has been cancelled for 2020. Each year for one week …
The Aizen Festival is touted as the first major summer festival in Osaka of the year. Along with Tenjin Festival and the …
** 2020 COVID-19 Update: While some of the ceremonial aspects will go ahead, all public events including parades and …
The Sumiyoshi Matsuri (festival) happens over three days in and around Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine. The …
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks have been running for thirty-one years and take place on the banks of the Yodo River, …
Summer Sonic took a break in 2020 for the Olympics (which obviously didn’t happen) and was replaced by the …
For 2020, even though we’ve put down that it’s canceled, a very scaled back version may take place. The …
If you’re in the mood for some kitchen-based souvenirs for your trip to Japan – or need to fill up your …
Started in 2000 with the aim of making Osaka the “Number One City of Children with Smiles”, this festival …
This small but beautiful festival see dozens of lanterns places carefully around the Shrine grounds creating a magical …
Watch a parade of more than 1000 people colourfully clad in traditional clothing shout “wasso” as they march …
Experience Halloween like never before at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. Make your way through a terrifying Horror …
Vogue magazine holds their annual “global festival of shopping” event ‘Fashion’s Night …
Get the festive feel at the Umeda German Christmas Market in Osaka, right up until Christmas day!
The Ramen Expo in Expo Commemoration Park (more commonly known as Banpakukoen) takes place this year over four …
Osaka’s winter illuminations are split into two events under the “Festival of Lights” umbrella: …