A cheapo's guide to Japan
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. …
Celebrating the album ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part Two’, Brit-indie-pop band the Foals will be in Japan for …
Having sold out his Tokyo and Yokohama shows and following a showstopping performance at Fuji Rock, Jonas Blue is …
Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) is held annually under the theme of “From Osaka to All of Asia!” This is the 15th …
Held every September, this is the second of Japan’s six annual Sumo Tournaments, known as honbasho. With sumo …
Each year for one week in mid April, the Osaka Mint Bureau opens their grounds for ‘Sakura Torinuke” – …
*Please note, this festival has been reduced in size this year, so not all events are taking place. There will be no …
Although this is held throughout Japan, the festival that takes place around Osaka Tenmangu shrine is the most famous. …
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 is back for the 20th Anniversary and the names this year are better than ever. Featuring some of the …
This festival is is held in the city of Kishiwada, Osaka prefecture and is renowned as one of Osaka’s rowdiest. …
Enjoy all that Mexico and Mexican culture has to offer at this three day festival. Entertainment will include well known …
If you’re in the mood for some kitchen-based souvenirs for your trip to Japan – or need to fill up your …
The name suggests this festival is only for women, but in reality it’s open to anyone. The reason it’s …
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 Out’ at …
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 …
