Culture Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..
Culture Osaka Auto Messe 2026 Feb 13th - Feb 15th The Osaka Auto Messe has been an annual event on the Kansai calendar since 1997. This auto show has a particular focus on car customization,..
Culture Bladesmiths of Sakai Alena Eckelmann There are 75 families members of the Sakai blade-making guild. Their workshops are located in the old part of Sakai, a stretch of..
Culture Namba Yasaka Shrine Namba Yasaka Shrine is a unique and standout destination among Osaka’s sacred spots. Located in the Namba District, Namba Yasaka is famous for its impressive..
Culture Osaka E-Pass Tiffany Aguilar The Osaka e-Pass is a convenient and cost effective way to knock out all of the city’s popular sightseeing spots during your s..
8 Culture Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka Peter Lin Nakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collection..
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine Gary Luscombe The largest and most important Shrine in Osaka. Sumiyoshi taisha hosts some of the oldest and most spectacular festivals in the..
Culture Six “Treasures of Osaka” You Must See When Visiting... Veronica Carnevale To share Osaka’s heritage with travelers, six museums in Osaka will host a promotional campaign called the “OSAKA-HAKU” in con..