Culture Nishi Umeda Candle Days 2025 Wednesday - Jun 4th The annual Nishi Umeda Candle Days in the heart of Osaka’s Umeda area combines an evening of candlelit displays and cultural f..
Culture Osaka Strawberry Festival 2026 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 Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List Kim Bergström Jan 29, 2025 In an exciting development, Japan has officially recommended the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara (located in present-day..
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..
Transportation Yumeshima Station Kim Bergström Opened on January 19th, Yumeshima Station is poised to play a pivotal role as a primary entry point for the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai..
Culture Tadao Ando: Youth 2025 Mar 20th - Jul 21st A large-scale solo exhibition taking place at Osaka's VS. Studio explores the evolution of Tadao Ando’s career, tracing hi..
Culture Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition 2025 Mar 15th - May 6th This year marks the 80th anniversary of the original publication of The Railway Series, the stories that introduced Thomas the Tank..
Culture Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura Veronica Carnevale In addition to cherry blossoms, Nachikatsuura also offers a wealth of historic heritage, as well as rejuvenating hot springs a..