Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
Cancelled
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks have been running for thirty-one years and take place on the banks of the Yodo River, …
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Danjiri Matsuri
CancelledFor 2020, even though we’ve put down that it’s canceled, a very scaled back version may take place. The …
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Osaka Kitchenware Street Festival
If you’re in the mood for some kitchen-based souvenirs for your trip to Japan – or need to fill up your …
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Osaka Mecha Happy Festival
OnlineStarted in 2000 with the aim of making Osaka the “Number One City of Children with Smiles”, this festival …
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Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival
CancelledThis small but beautiful festival see dozens of lanterns places carefully around the Shrine grounds creating a magical …
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Shitennoji Wasso Festival
Watch a parade of more than 1000 people colourfully clad in traditional clothing shout “wasso” as they march …
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Halloween Horror Night at Universal Studios Japan
Experience Halloween like never before at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. Make your way through a terrifying Horror …
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Fashion’s Night Out Osaka 2020
Vogue magazine holds their annual “global festival of shopping” event ‘Fashion’s Night …
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German Christmas Market
Get the festive feel at the Umeda German Christmas Market in Osaka, right up until Christmas day!
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Ramen Expo 2020
The Ramen Expo in Expo Commemoration Park (more commonly known as Banpakukoen) takes place this year over four …
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Universal Studios Countdown Party
Forget the real world and spend the final night of 2019 surrounded by wizards, minions, and Spider Man himself. With a …
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Festival of the Lights Osaka
Osaka’s winter illuminations are split into two events under the “Festival of Lights” umbrella – …
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Shittenoji Doyadoya Festival
Celebrating the end of a 14 day period of worship after new year, this festival sees dozens of loincloth-clad men/boys …
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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 …
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Ichiya Kanjo (One Night) Festival
A small, local festival held to celebrate the girls who sacrificed themselves to save the village from the disasters of …
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Osaka Castle Illuminage
A paid-entry illumination event with a very Japanese theme, this is a great way to get festive in Osaka this winter. …
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Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021
As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, parts of the festival have been canceled. Screenings will …
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March Grand Sumo Tournament
As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, The March 2020 tournament is being held behind closed doors …
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Osaka Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom Viewing
As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, this event has been cancelled for 2020. Each year for one week …
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Aizen Festival
The Aizen Festival is touted as the first major summer festival in Osaka of the year. Along with Tenjin Festival and the …
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Tenjin Festival
** 2020 COVID-19 Update: While some of the ceremonial aspects will go ahead, all public events including parades and …
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Sumiyoshi Matsuri
The Sumiyoshi Matsuri (festival) happens over three days in and around Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine. The …
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Summer Sonic Osaka 2021
Summer Sonic took a break in 2020 for the Olympics (which obviously didn’t happen) and was replaced by the …
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