11 Festivals British Fair in Umeda John Carter I wanted to see what Japan’s view of Britain was and it was actually very enjoyable. It was a little cliché with stalls devote..
10 Street & Urban Hidden Backstreets of Osaka Robert Kodama Go for a walk down the hidden streets of Osaka to get a taste of local communities.
7 Culture Expo’70 Commemorative Park Rose Garden of Peace Lily The 1970 Expo Commemorative Park in Suita City has 5,600 red & pink roses in bloom each May, which were donated from nine countries...
Arts & Crafts Animals in Abeno Harukas 2020-2021 Nov 21st 2020 - Jan 17th 2021 Past Event Atsuhiko Misawa is one of Japan's leading wood carving artists, and a number of his works will be displayed at the "Animals..
Culture From Osaka Exhibition 2023 May 20th - Jul 3rd 2023 Past Event A special event at the Takashimaya Archives in Osaka will explore a variety of artworks with links to the city, while reflecting..
Culture Kanii Jinja Gary Luscombe Kanii jinja is a tiny shrine in rural Osaka linked to the very first Emperor of Japan. Sadly, like many countryside shrines, its..
Culture Free Meat Tastings at Expo 2025's Australian Pavilion Kim Bergström May 8, 2025 Visitors to Expo 2025 in Osaka have the opportunity to experience the premium quality of Australian beef and lamb through free tastings..
Culture Osaka-jo Sake Square 2023 Sep 23rd - 24th 2023 Past Event The Osaka-jo Sake Square event is designed to revitalize the sake scene in the Kansai region, and the event will include over 60..