Osaka Asian Film Festival 2020
April 20, 2020 7:39 pmThe Osaka Asian Film Festival marks its 15th year with a carefully curated selection of films from across Asia. Experience […]
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Shoryoe – Memorial Service for Prince Shotoku【HELD BEHIND CLOSED DOORS (no audience) as part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19】
April 20, 2020 7:38 pmThis event is an excellent opportunity to appreciate bugaku, an ancient performing art and named a National Intangible Folk Culture […]
Takatsuki Jazz Street【CANCELLED as part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19】
April 20, 2020 7:38 pmJazz lovers rejoice in the opportunity to indulge in a day of free music. The Takatsuki Jazz Street attracts more […]
March Grand Sumo Tournament【HELD BEHIND CLOSED DOORS (no audience) as part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19】
April 20, 2020 7:38 pmEvery spring, Osaka hosts the professional sumo tournaments, bringing together top-notch wrestlers from stables around Japan. Sumo itself originated from […]
Hanezu Dance【CANCELLED as part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19】
April 20, 2020 7:38 pmHanezu alludes to the soft pink and white hues of plum blossoms that appear during late March. Young girls perform […]
2222 (Hip Hop)
January 27, 2020 9:33 amActs: Y Dizzy, Jindogg, Young Yujiro, Fuji Trill, No Flower, Kenayeboi + more
Needle Offering Ceremony
January 22, 2020 5:42 pmThis ceremony is renowned among those who take part in tailoring or businesses that frequently use needles. Over the course […]
Setsubun-e – Bean-Throwing Ceremony
January 22, 2020 5:33 pmRoasted soybeans are thrown at the three colorful demons at this yearly event that celebrates the coming of spring according […]
Setsubun Sai – Bean-Throwing Ceremony
January 22, 2020 5:28 pmCelebrate setsubun at Taga-taisha where hundreds of performers throw beans from a high platform. Join the crowds scrambling to catch […]
Sunakake Matsuri – Sand Fighting Festival
January 22, 2020 5:22 pmThis unique religious event hosts a fierce sand fight occurs between visitors and shrine workers dressed as a peasant and […]