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Buffaloes Baseball in Kobe
Sports Scene
July 3–4

Buffaloes Baseball in Kobe

Buffaloes vs. Saitama Seibu Lions

Watch the Orix Buffaloes in Kobe as professional baseball returns to Hotto Motto Field. From BlueWave heritage and outdoor baseball…

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The King of Pop-Up Stores
Pop Culture Scene
June 26 – July 5

The King of Pop-Up Stores

Official Michael Jackson Pop-Up Opens in Namba

Osaka fans can celebrate the King of Pop this summer through a limited-time official pop-up store at Namba Marui featuring…

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The World of Little Dinosaurs
Kids & Family Scene
July 4–5

The World of Little Dinosaurs

Reptiles Fever 2026 brings you nature’s strangest creatures.

Snakes, geckos, turtles, frogs, exotic animals, and even unusual plants take over ATC Hall this July as Reptiles Fever returns…

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A Spicy Tour Through Osaka
Food & Drink Scene
June 15 – Aug. 16

A Spicy Tour Through Osaka

Discover Osaka one bowl of spice curry at a time

Ride the Metro and discover Osaka one bowl at a time. SPICE DIVE! OSAKA transforms the city into a culinary…

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Explore the Rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate
Museum Scene
May 23 – July 23

Explore the Rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate

Osaka Castle’s New Summer Exhibitions

Two temporary exhibitions inside Osaka Castle Museum explore the people, identities, and lives behind Japan’s age of samurai and warlords.

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The Scene:

Osaka’s River of Stars
Illumination Scene
July 7

Osaka’s River of Stars

Glowing wishes transform the Okawa River.

For one magical evening each July, Osaka’s waterways become a living Milky Way as thousands of glowing Wish Stars drift…

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Osaka’s Giant Summer Music Festival
Music Scene
July 25–26

Osaka’s Giant Summer Music Festival

JAIGA celebrates its 10th anniversary

OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL celebrates its anniversary across four summer days, bringing together many of Japan’s biggest artists for an…

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The World Comes to Umekita
Food & Drink Scene
July 10–12

The World Comes to Umekita

Bakushoku Onsai transforms Grand Green Osaka into an international celebration

A celebration of global cuisine, craft beer, live entertainment, and cultural exchange. With more than 50 countries and regions represented,…

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Stargazing Under Osaka’s Stars
Outdoor Scene
July 25

Stargazing Under Osaka’s Stars

Stargazers rejoice! Relax on the lawn, gaze into the night sky.

Trade the city’s bright lights for the stars above. Nagai Park’s recurring Sparkling Celestial Observation on the Lawn series invites…

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World-Class Volleyball in Osaka
Sports Scene
July 8–19

World-Class Volleyball in Osaka

Global powers headline two weeks of elite international volleyball.

The Volleyball Nations League returns to Asue Arena Osaka from July 8–19, 2026, bringing twelve national teams and some of…

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Buffaloes Baseball in Kobe
Sports Scene
July 3–4

Buffaloes Baseball in Kobe

Buffaloes vs. Saitama Seibu Lions

Watch the Orix Buffaloes in Kobe as professional baseball returns to Hotto Motto Field. From BlueWave heritage and outdoor baseball…

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Official HIGE DANdism One-Man Tour
Music Scene
July 18–19

Official HIGE DANdism One-Man Tour

One of Japan’s most beloved bands brings its 2026 one-man tour to Osaka.

Official HIGE DANdism's Osaka-jo Hall concert is positioned between a nationwide hall tour and the band’s upcoming Asia Tour. The…

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Sekai No Owari Dome Tour 2026
Music Scene
July 11–12

Sekai No Owari Dome Tour 2026

"The Cinema" Comes to Osaka

SEKAI NO OWARI will launch its DOME TOUR 2026 “THE CINEMA” at Kyocera Dome Osaka this July. With only four…

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Osaka Pro Wrestling’s Biggest Summer Show
Sports Scene
July 20

Osaka Pro Wrestling’s Biggest Summer Show

The Mid-Season Showcase at Osaka Castle

Championship dreams, long-running rivalries, and Osaka Pro Wrestling’s biggest stars collide at Osaka Castle Festival 2026. Held beside Osaka Castle…

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The King of Pop-Up Stores
Pop Culture Scene
June 26 – July 5

The King of Pop-Up Stores

Official Michael Jackson Pop-Up Opens in Namba

Osaka fans can celebrate the King of Pop this summer through a limited-time official pop-up store at Namba Marui featuring…

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Washu Fes at Osaka Bay Tower
Food & Drink Scene
July 11–12

Washu Fes at Osaka Bay Tower

One of Kansai’s Largest Summer Tasting Events

Summer sake, sparkling labels, plum wine, mead, cider, and craft beer arrive at Osaka Bay Tower for a two-day celebration…

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Tamatsukuri Inari Summer Festival
Festival Scene
July 15–16

Tamatsukuri Inari Summer Festival

Osaka Comedy History and a Forgotten Edo-Period Melon

A neighborhood summer festival in central Osaka combines shrine traditions, children’s mikoshi, food stalls, comedy heritage, and one of the…

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Festival Nights at Nishinomiya Shrine
Festival Scene
July 6–20

Festival Nights at Nishinomiya Shrine

A Month of Summer Traditions and Celebrations at Nishinomiya Shrine

From children’s sumo and Tanabata lights to beer gardens and the candlelit Ebisu Mantoro finale, Summer Ebisu offers multiple reasons…

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Ikukunitama Festival 2026
Festival Scene
July 11–12

Ikukunitama Festival 2026

Makura Taiko, Lion Dances, and Mikoshi at Osaka’s Oldest Shrine

Food stalls, lion dances, mikoshi processions, and the dramatic Makura Taiko transform Ikukunitama Shrine into one of Osaka’s most vibrant…

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Ghibli Park Exhibition
Art Scene
July 18 – Sept. 23

Ghibli Park Exhibition

Step Into a Ghibli Dream

A new Haku sculpture, interactive movie scenes, Small Ghibli Park, and hands-on exhibits inspired by Studio Ghibli arrive at Osaka’s…

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Osaka’s Summer Finale at Sumiyoshi Taisha
Festival Scene
July 30 – Aug. 1

Osaka’s Summer Finale at Sumiyoshi Taisha

Three Days, 300 Stalls, One Sacred Journey

For three days each summer, Sumiyoshi Taisha becomes one of Osaka’s largest matsuri grounds. Food stalls, dragon dances, purification rituals,…

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Sakai’s Historic Big Fish Festival
Festival Scene
July 31

Sakai’s Historic Big Fish Festival

A 700-Year-Old Fish Night Market & Matsuri

Ohama Park in Sakai will be packed with food stalls, family games, stage performances, and one of Japan’s most unusual…

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Tenjin Matsuri 2026
Festival Scene
July 24–25

Tenjin Matsuri 2026

One of Japan’s Three Great Festivals

A city becomes the festival when the Tenjin Matsuri returns to Osaka this July, bringing together shrine rituals, a massive…

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Kumata Shrine Summer Festival
Festival Scene
July 11–14

Kumata Shrine Summer Festival

Nine historic floats. Four unforgettable nights.

One of Osaka’s largest danjiri festivals returns to Hirano this July. Over four days, nine floats, shrine rituals, and lively…

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1999 Exhibition: A Day That Never Existed
Art Scene
July 11 – Sept. 27

1999 Exhibition: A Day That Never Existed

Experience the apocalypse that never happened.

What if the world had really ended in July 1999? This immersive horror exhibition invites visitors to explore a fictionalized…

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The World of Little Dinosaurs
Kids & Family Scene
July 4–5

The World of Little Dinosaurs

Reptiles Fever 2026 brings you nature’s strangest creatures.

Snakes, geckos, turtles, frogs, exotic animals, and even unusual plants take over ATC Hall this July as Reptiles Fever returns…

Open now
A Spicy Tour Through Osaka
Food & Drink Scene
June 15 – Aug. 16

A Spicy Tour Through Osaka

Discover Osaka one bowl of spice curry at a time

Ride the Metro and discover Osaka one bowl at a time. SPICE DIVE! OSAKA transforms the city into a culinary…

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Sakai Waterfront Fireworks
Fireworks Scene
July 31

Sakai Waterfront Fireworks

Fireworks over the harbor in Sakai

The Sakai Waterfront Fireworks return to Sakai Old Port on July 31, 2026, combining a historic summer festival atmosphere with…

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Tempozan Handheld Fireworks Festival
Fireworks Scene
July 25

Tempozan Handheld Fireworks Festival

A summer night built around sparklers, harbor memories, and neighborhood tradition

One of Osaka’s most charming neighborhood summer traditions returns to the bay this July as the Tempozan Handheld Fireworks Festival…

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Tenjin Matsuri Fireworks
Fireworks Scene
July 25

Tenjin Matsuri Fireworks

Osaka’s most iconic summer festival with more than a thousand years of tradition.

One of Japan’s most famous festivals returns to Osaka this July as Tenjin Matsuri once again transforms the Ōkawa River…

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Explore the Rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate
Museum Scene
May 23 – July 23

Explore the Rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate

Osaka Castle’s New Summer Exhibitions

Two temporary exhibitions inside Osaka Castle Museum explore the people, identities, and lives behind Japan’s age of samurai and warlords.

Closed
Orix Buffaloes vs. Seibu Lions
Sports Scene
July 5

Orix Buffaloes vs. Seibu Lions

Burning Passion

Experience Osaka baseball with the Orix Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome, where coordinated chants, stadium food, and a packed indoor crowd…

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Kazuya Kamenashi’s Osaka Kickoff
Music Scene
July 16

Kazuya Kamenashi’s Osaka Kickoff

The Tour Starts Here

Mega-popstar Kazuya Kamenashi launches his nationwide LIVE TOUR 2026 in Osaka, making Festival Hall the very first stage to unveil…

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Tenjin Matsuri Omikoshi

One of Japan’s Three Great Festivals Happens Right Here in Osaka

Sounds of Summer Concert Stage

The Sound of Summer

Beer Gardens-Osaka Station 1950 Color

Osaka: Birthplace of Japan’s Rooftop Beer Garden

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