Culture March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka) 2027 Mar 14th - Mar 28th Japan's second grand sumo tournament is held in Osaka at the EDION Arena Osaka. This 15-day event is a part of a six-tournament..
Culture Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival 2027 Early Mar There are numerous things that Japan does exceptionally well, and one of them is stationery. The Bungu Joshi-Haku is a celebration..
Culture Osaka Strawberry Festival 2027 Mid - Late Mar Get ready to indulge in all things strawberry at the Osaka Strawberry Festival, an event that promises a feast for the senses. This..
Culture Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Apr 3rd - Apr 5th If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..
Festivals Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2026 Mid Sep The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is the largest, if not greatest, danjiri matsuri (float festival) in Japan. Celebrating 300 year..
Culture Yodogawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Oct Firework viewing, called hanabi in Japanese, at Yodogawa River is a real crowd pleaser. One of top ten ways to spend your summer..
Culture Ukiyo-e Immersive Art OSAKA 2026 Jan 17th - Mar 14th 2026 Past Event After successful stints in both Tokyo and Fukuoka, the popular Ukiyo-e Immersive Art event is headed to Osaka in early 2026.
Festivals Umeda Tanabata Festival 2026 Early Jun - Early Aug The Umeda Tanabata Festival showcases a variety of decorations on loan from the well-known Sendai Tanabata Festival in Miyagi Prefecture...