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This annual Moon-Viewing Festival features the spectacular Futon Daiko — massive, beautifully adorned floats.
Stock up on all the best kitchenware, then eat your fill-what's not to love?
See Japan's traditional yagura towers up close at this unique festival.
This festival sees dozens of lanterns placed carefully around Goryo Jinja Shrine.
Part of Midōsuji Avenue in Osaka will burst with live music, traditional performances, and parades.
Experience Halloween like never before at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.
The Shitennoji Wasso Festival celebrates those who have come to Japan from across Asia.
The whole of USJ will get a blanket of festive fun. Expect cheery decorations and a massive show under the impressive 30-meter-tall glowing Christmas tree.
See dozens of loincloth-clad men and boys doused in very cold water as they compete in teams for banknotes.
Instead of bean-throwing, you toss joss sticks into a fire at this traditional Setsubun Festival.
A smaller, but unique festival in Osaka for fans of traditional Japanese culture
Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Osaka Marathon 2024
See Osaka and Kobe come alight at this unique illumination event.
See films from over a dozen different countries, at venues around Osaka (and online).
See Japan's top wrestlers have a go at it in Osaka.
Sumo Minoh Expo is one of the most highly-anticipated sumo events of the year.
Expo '70 Commemorative Park is known for being one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots.