Osaka Events & City News Archive

Weekly archive of events and city news for Osaka. Newest first.

Originally published: 2026-06-15T09:49:08.467973

Upcoming Events in Osaka

Date	Title	Details
2026-07-19 to 2026-11-03	Aki Sasamoto’s Life Laboratory	A solo special exhibition by New York-based Japanese artist Aki Sasamoto, known for performance-driven installations that blend everyday objects with personal narrative. It opens mid-July in the underground galleries of NMAO on Nakanoshima island. Special-exhibition admission applies. Through 14 June the museum instead shows a Nakanishi Natsuyuki display. A bold contemporary-art experience. [Source]
2026-07-01 to 2026-07-25	July Grand Kabuki Program	The Osaka Shochikuza Theatre in Dotonbori stages its July Grand Kabuki program of Kamigata classics. The matinee includes ‘Ise Ondo Koi no Netaba’ and the dance ‘Omatsuri’; the evening pairs ‘Hikimado’ with ‘Ninokuchi Mura’. Tickets range from 6,000 yen (third class) to 17,000 yen (first class). A vivid introduction to traditional theatre. [Source]
2026-06-30 to 2026-07-02	Aizen Matsuri	Said to be Japan’s oldest summer festival, with over 1,400 years of history, Aizen Matsuri is the first of Osaka’s ‘big three’ summer festivals. Also called the ‘Yukata Festival’, it traditionally marks the start of the yukata season, with a procession of women carried on decorated bamboo palanquins. Held at Shoman-in Temple in Tennoji. Free to attend. [Source]
2026-07-24 to 2026-07-25	Tenjin Matsuri	One of Japan’s three greatest festivals, honouring the scholar-deity Sugawara no Michizane at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. The 25th features a roughly 3km land procession of about 3,000 costumed participants, a river boat procession on the Okawa, and a fireworks display from around 19:30. Free to watch, with paid grandstand and boat seats available. A spectacular summer highlight. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-07-31	teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka	A permanent open-air night exhibition at Nagai Botanical Garden where teamLab’s interactive light-and-sound digital art is projected onto and woven through real trees, ponds and terrain. Summer hours run roughly 19:45 to 21:30 with last entry at 20:30. Online tickets only, from about US$13. Best experienced after dark. A mesmerising blend of nature and technology. [Source]
2026-06-04 to 2026-06-10	Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra — Symphony Hall	The city’s flagship orchestra performs at The Symphony Hall on 4 and 10 June, both evenings at 19:00, with a related family ‘Orchestra Experience Workshop’ later in July. Subscription and single tickets are available via the orchestra. Confirm exact programmes on the official events page. A rewarding night for classical-music lovers. [Source]

City News in Osaka – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-14	Local government	Osaka aims to wrap up debate on metropolis plan by December	Osaka officials are pushing to conclude discussions on the city’s metropolis plan by December. The proposal concerns restructuring the city and prefecture’s administrative framework. A statutory council has begun work with the goal of reaching a conclusion within the year. [Source]
2026-06-14	Politics	Residents sue to recover 2.3 billion yen cost of Osaka double election	Residents have filed a lawsuit arguing that Osaka’s double election was unnecessary. They are asking the prefecture to make Governor Yoshimura repay the roughly 2.3 billion yen in election costs. The suit challenges the decision to hold the simultaneous polls. [Source]
2026-06-14	Crime	Yokohama man robbed of bag with 5 million yen in Osaka’s Miyakojima	A man from Yokohama who came to Osaka for a ‘car purchase’ arranged via social media was attacked at the designated meeting spot in Miyakojima Ward. Assailants struck him and stole a bag containing 5 million yen. Police are investigating the street robbery, in which suspects are reported to have fled. [Source]
2026-06-14	Crime	Woman attacked by two men in Osaka underground shopping mall	A woman was attacked by two men in an underground shopping mall in Osaka. The assault took place in one of the city’s busy subterranean shopping arcades. Authorities are looking into the incident. [Source]
2026-06-14	Transport	Enjoying Osaka by streetcar on the historic Hankai tram line	A feature highlights the Hankai tram, a streetcar line running through Osaka City and Sakai City. The article presents the line as a charming way to take in the city at a leisurely pace. It celebrates one of the region’s surviving tram services. [Source]
2026-06-14	Theater	Gekidan Shiki begins rehearsals for ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ in Osaka	The theatre company Gekidan Shiki has started rehearsals ahead of its Osaka run of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. The production is preparing for performances in the city. The company shared the latest news as work on the staging gets underway. [Source]
2026-06-14	Entertainment	Strawberry Prince marks 10th anniversary with Osaka’s HEP FIVE collaboration	The idol group Strawberry Prince (Sutopuri) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a collaboration project at HEP FIVE in Osaka’s Umeda district. The tie-up brings special content to the well-known shopping and entertainment complex. The event marks a decade since the group was formed. [Source]
2026-06-14	Food	Osaka gourmet ranking spotlights Juso and Higashi-Osaka favourites	A local gourmet ranking features eateries recommended by residents in the Juso and Higashi-Osaka areas. The list highlights numerous spots praised for being cheap and tasty. The rankings were broadcast on TV Osaka. [Source]
2026-06-14	Business	Cambodia pitches investment opportunities to Japanese firms at Osaka forum	Cambodia showcased its investment opportunities to Japanese businesses at a forum held in Osaka. The event aimed to attract Japanese investment to the Southeast Asian country. It brought together representatives from both nations to discuss potential ventures. [Source]
2026-06-14	Weather	Kansai forecast: rain and wind expected across Osaka through Thursday	A weather outlook examines conditions across the Kansai region, including Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Shiga, Nara and Wakayama. Forecasters provided a simulation of rain and wind through Thursday the 18th. Residents have been advised to watch for unsettled weather. [Source]

Sources: National Museum of Art, Osaka (official), Kabuki Web (Shochiku, official), Japan Cheapo, Japan Travel, teamLab (official), Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra (official), Google News Osaka, Google News Osaka

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Originally published: 2026-06-08T11:58:56.449614

Upcoming Events in Osaka

Date	Title	Details
2026-07-19 to 2026-11-03	Aki Sasamoto’s Life Laboratory	A solo special exhibition by New York-based Japanese artist Aki Sasamoto, known for performance-driven installations that blend everyday objects with personal narrative. It opens mid-July in the underground galleries of NMAO on Nakanoshima island. Special-exhibition admission applies. Through 14 June the museum instead shows a Nakanishi Natsuyuki display. A bold contemporary-art experience. [Source]
2026-07-01 to 2026-07-25	July Grand Kabuki Program	The Osaka Shochikuza Theatre in Dotonbori stages its July Grand Kabuki program of Kamigata classics. The matinee includes ‘Ise Ondo Koi no Netaba’ and the dance ‘Omatsuri’; the evening pairs ‘Hikimado’ with ‘Ninokuchi Mura’. Tickets range from 6,000 yen (third class) to 17,000 yen (first class). A vivid introduction to traditional theatre. [Source]
2026-06-30 to 2026-07-02	Aizen Matsuri	Said to be Japan’s oldest summer festival, with over 1,400 years of history, Aizen Matsuri is the first of Osaka’s ‘big three’ summer festivals. Also called the ‘Yukata Festival’, it traditionally marks the start of the yukata season, with a procession of women carried on decorated bamboo palanquins. Held at Shoman-in Temple in Tennoji. Free to attend. [Source]
2026-07-24 to 2026-07-25	Tenjin Matsuri	One of Japan’s three greatest festivals, honouring the scholar-deity Sugawara no Michizane at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. The 25th features a roughly 3km land procession of about 3,000 costumed participants, a river boat procession on the Okawa, and a fireworks display from around 19:30. Free to watch, with paid grandstand and boat seats available. A spectacular summer highlight. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-07-31	teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka	A permanent open-air night exhibition at Nagai Botanical Garden where teamLab’s interactive light-and-sound digital art is projected onto and woven through real trees, ponds and terrain. Summer hours run roughly 19:45 to 21:30 with last entry at 20:30. Online tickets only, from about US$13. Best experienced after dark. A mesmerising blend of nature and technology. [Source]
2026-06-04 to 2026-06-10	Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra — Symphony Hall	The city’s flagship orchestra performs at The Symphony Hall on 4 and 10 June, both evenings at 19:00, with a related family ‘Orchestra Experience Workshop’ later in July. Subscription and single tickets are available via the orchestra. Confirm exact programmes on the official events page. A rewarding night for classical-music lovers. [Source]

City News in Osaka – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-07	Transport	Osaka Metro plans fully driverless operation on two lines by fiscal 2035	Osaka Metro intends to move two of its lines to fully unmanned operation by fiscal 2035, according to a report by the Yomiuri Shimbun. It would be the first time conventional metal-wheel rolling stock has been run driverless. The plan marks a significant step in automating the city’s subway network. [Source]
2026-06-07	Urban development	Osaka to launch RFP for 6.25 billion dollar Yumeshima Phase 2 project	Osaka is preparing to issue a request for proposals for the second phase of development on Yumeshima island, a project valued at around 6.25 billion dollars. The phase is intended to support the planned MGM Osaka integrated resort. The move signals the next stage of development on the artificial island. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Osaka Bay sky show pairs 10,000 fireworks with 2,000 drones	The OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA show lit up the sky over Osaka Bay on Saturday, June 6, combining fireworks with a large drone display. Organisers staged the one-night event at Maishima, featuring 10,000 fireworks and around 2,000 drones, including a giant Myaku-Myaku figure. The spectacle drew crowds for the nighttime entertainment. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public health	Campaign in Osaka’s Minami district warns against drug overdose	A public awareness campaign in Osaka’s Minami district urged people to avoid drug abuse and overdose, broadcaster TBS reported. Organisers said the whole community would work to protect young people. They encouraged anyone struggling to find the courage to seek help. [Source]
2026-06-07	Business	Port of Osaka container traffic dips, ending five-month growth streak	Container traffic at the Port of Osaka fell 0.5 percent in April 2026, ending a five-month run of growth, according to trade data. The slight decline interrupts a period of steady increases at the port. Analysts noted the figures as a break in the recent upward trend. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public safety	Family found dead in Osaka after father and son fall from apartment	A woman was found dead at her home in Osaka after her husband and son died in a fall from a nearby apartment, local reports said. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the deaths. Japanese outlets reported the father and son apparently fell from the building. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public safety	Taxi driver arrested after fatal motorbike crash in Osaka’s Abeno Ward	A 17-year-old man riding a motorbike died in a collision in Osaka’s Abeno Ward, and a taxi driver involved in the crash was arrested, broadcaster KTV reported. Investigators believe the vehicles made contact when the taxi was changing lanes. Police are examining the circumstances of the accident. [Source]
2026-06-07	Local government	Editorial warns against gimmicks in Osaka Metropolis plan	A Nikkei editorial argued that the renewed push for an Osaka Metropolis restructuring should not rely on clever maneuvering. The piece weighed in on the long-debated proposal to reorganise the city’s governance. It cautioned proponents against resorting to political tricks. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Fujita Museum to host special exhibition on Hideyoshi and Rikyu	The Fujita Museum in Osaka will open a special exhibition titled ‘Hideyoshi and Rikyu’ from July 1, art media reported. The show draws on the museum’s collection to explore the world of tea culture shaped by the two historical figures. It promises a look at celebrated works from the collection. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Hands-on horror exhibition opens in Osaka	An experiential ‘horror’ exhibition has opened in Osaka, letting visitors see, touch and photograph sets from retro horror films, fashion media reported. The interactive display invites guests to explore vintage scary-movie scenes up close. It offers an unusual hands-on attraction in the city. [Source]

Sources: National Museum of Art, Osaka (official), Kabuki Web (Shochiku, official), Japan Cheapo, Japan Travel, teamLab (official), Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra (official), Google News 大阪, Google News Osaka

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Originally published: 2026-06-07T10:02:27.141374

Upcoming Events in Osaka

Date	Title	Details
2026-07-19 to 2026-11-03	Aki Sasamoto’s Life Laboratory	A solo special exhibition by New York-based Japanese artist Aki Sasamoto, known for performance-driven installations that blend everyday objects with personal narrative. It opens mid-July in the underground galleries of NMAO on Nakanoshima island. Special-exhibition admission applies. Through 14 June the museum instead shows a Nakanishi Natsuyuki display. A bold contemporary-art experience. [Source]
2026-07-01 to 2026-07-25	July Grand Kabuki Program	The Osaka Shochikuza Theatre in Dotonbori stages its July Grand Kabuki program of Kamigata classics. The matinee includes ‘Ise Ondo Koi no Netaba’ and the dance ‘Omatsuri’; the evening pairs ‘Hikimado’ with ‘Ninokuchi Mura’. Tickets range from 6,000 yen (third class) to 17,000 yen (first class). A vivid introduction to traditional theatre. [Source]
2026-06-30 to 2026-07-02	Aizen Matsuri	Said to be Japan’s oldest summer festival, with over 1,400 years of history, Aizen Matsuri is the first of Osaka’s ‘big three’ summer festivals. Also called the ‘Yukata Festival’, it traditionally marks the start of the yukata season, with a procession of women carried on decorated bamboo palanquins. Held at Shoman-in Temple in Tennoji. Free to attend. [Source]
2026-07-24 to 2026-07-25	Tenjin Matsuri	One of Japan’s three greatest festivals, honouring the scholar-deity Sugawara no Michizane at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. The 25th features a roughly 3km land procession of about 3,000 costumed participants, a river boat procession on the Okawa, and a fireworks display from around 19:30. Free to watch, with paid grandstand and boat seats available. A spectacular summer highlight. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-07-31	teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka	A permanent open-air night exhibition at Nagai Botanical Garden where teamLab’s interactive light-and-sound digital art is projected onto and woven through real trees, ponds and terrain. Summer hours run roughly 19:45 to 21:30 with last entry at 20:30. Online tickets only, from about US$13. Best experienced after dark. A mesmerising blend of nature and technology. [Source]
2026-06-04 to 2026-06-10	Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra — Symphony Hall	The city’s flagship orchestra performs at The Symphony Hall on 4 and 10 June, both evenings at 19:00, with a related family ‘Orchestra Experience Workshop’ later in July. Subscription and single tickets are available via the orchestra. Confirm exact programmes on the official events page. A rewarding night for classical-music lovers. [Source]

City News in Osaka – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-07	Transport	Osaka Metro plans fully driverless operation on two lines by fiscal 2035	Osaka Metro intends to move two of its lines to fully unmanned operation by fiscal 2035, according to a report by the Yomiuri Shimbun. It would be the first time conventional metal-wheel rolling stock has been run driverless. The plan marks a significant step in automating the city’s subway network. [Source]
2026-06-07	Urban development	Osaka to launch RFP for 6.25 billion dollar Yumeshima Phase 2 project	Osaka is preparing to issue a request for proposals for the second phase of development on Yumeshima island, a project valued at around 6.25 billion dollars. The phase is intended to support the planned MGM Osaka integrated resort. The move signals the next stage of development on the artificial island. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Osaka Bay sky show pairs 10,000 fireworks with 2,000 drones	The OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA show lit up the sky over Osaka Bay on Saturday, June 6, combining fireworks with a large drone display. Organisers staged the one-night event at Maishima, featuring 10,000 fireworks and around 2,000 drones, including a giant Myaku-Myaku figure. The spectacle drew crowds for the nighttime entertainment. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public health	Campaign in Osaka’s Minami district warns against drug overdose	A public awareness campaign in Osaka’s Minami district urged people to avoid drug abuse and overdose, broadcaster TBS reported. Organisers said the whole community would work to protect young people. They encouraged anyone struggling to find the courage to seek help. [Source]
2026-06-07	Business	Port of Osaka container traffic dips, ending five-month growth streak	Container traffic at the Port of Osaka fell 0.5 percent in April 2026, ending a five-month run of growth, according to trade data. The slight decline interrupts a period of steady increases at the port. Analysts noted the figures as a break in the recent upward trend. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public safety	Family found dead in Osaka after father and son fall from apartment	A woman was found dead at her home in Osaka after her husband and son died in a fall from a nearby apartment, local reports said. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the deaths. Japanese outlets reported the father and son apparently fell from the building. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public safety	Taxi driver arrested after fatal motorbike crash in Osaka’s Abeno Ward	A 17-year-old man riding a motorbike died in a collision in Osaka’s Abeno Ward, and a taxi driver involved in the crash was arrested, broadcaster KTV reported. Investigators believe the vehicles made contact when the taxi was changing lanes. Police are examining the circumstances of the accident. [Source]
2026-06-07	Local government	Editorial warns against gimmicks in Osaka Metropolis plan	A Nikkei editorial argued that the renewed push for an Osaka Metropolis restructuring should not rely on clever maneuvering. The piece weighed in on the long-debated proposal to reorganise the city’s governance. It cautioned proponents against resorting to political tricks. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Fujita Museum to host special exhibition on Hideyoshi and Rikyu	The Fujita Museum in Osaka will open a special exhibition titled ‘Hideyoshi and Rikyu’ from July 1, art media reported. The show draws on the museum’s collection to explore the world of tea culture shaped by the two historical figures. It promises a look at celebrated works from the collection. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Hands-on horror exhibition opens in Osaka	An experiential ‘horror’ exhibition has opened in Osaka, letting visitors see, touch and photograph sets from retro horror films, fashion media reported. The interactive display invites guests to explore vintage scary-movie scenes up close. It offers an unusual hands-on attraction in the city. [Source]

Sources: National Museum of Art, Osaka (official), Kabuki Web (Shochiku, official), Japan Cheapo, Japan Travel, teamLab (official), Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra (official), Google News 大阪, Google News Osaka

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Originally published: 2026-05-29T10:06:40.931025

Upcoming Events in Osaka

Date	Title	Details
2026-07-19 to 2026-11-03	Aki Sasamoto’s Life Laboratory	A solo special exhibition by New York-based Japanese artist Aki Sasamoto, known for performance-driven installations that blend everyday objects with personal narrative. It opens mid-July in the underground galleries of NMAO on Nakanoshima island. Special-exhibition admission applies. Through 14 June the museum instead shows a Nakanishi Natsuyuki display. A bold contemporary-art experience. [Source]
2026-07-01 to 2026-07-25	July Grand Kabuki Program	The Osaka Shochikuza Theatre in Dotonbori stages its July Grand Kabuki program of Kamigata classics. The matinee includes ‘Ise Ondo Koi no Netaba’ and the dance ‘Omatsuri’; the evening pairs ‘Hikimado’ with ‘Ninokuchi Mura’. Tickets range from 6,000 yen (third class) to 17,000 yen (first class). A vivid introduction to traditional theatre. [Source]
2026-06-30 to 2026-07-02	Aizen Matsuri	Said to be Japan’s oldest summer festival, with over 1,400 years of history, Aizen Matsuri is the first of Osaka’s ‘big three’ summer festivals. Also called the ‘Yukata Festival’, it traditionally marks the start of the yukata season, with a procession of women carried on decorated bamboo palanquins. Held at Shoman-in Temple in Tennoji. Free to attend. [Source]
2026-07-24 to 2026-07-25	Tenjin Matsuri	One of Japan’s three greatest festivals, honouring the scholar-deity Sugawara no Michizane at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. The 25th features a roughly 3km land procession of about 3,000 costumed participants, a river boat procession on the Okawa, and a fireworks display from around 19:30. Free to watch, with paid grandstand and boat seats available. A spectacular summer highlight. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-07-31	teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka	A permanent open-air night exhibition at Nagai Botanical Garden where teamLab’s interactive light-and-sound digital art is projected onto and woven through real trees, ponds and terrain. Summer hours run roughly 19:45 to 21:30 with last entry at 20:30. Online tickets only, from about US$13. Best experienced after dark. A mesmerising blend of nature and technology. [Source]
2026-06-04 to 2026-06-10	Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra — Symphony Hall	The city’s flagship orchestra performs at The Symphony Hall on 4 and 10 June, both evenings at 19:00, with a related family ‘Orchestra Experience Workshop’ later in July. Subscription and single tickets are available via the orchestra. Confirm exact programmes on the official events page. A rewarding night for classical-music lovers. [Source]

City News in Osaka – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-05-29	Local affairs	Kansai population falls 2.1% in five years, but Osaka City grows	The 2025 census shows the Kansai region’s population fell 2.1% over five years, with all of its prefectures shrinking — except that Osaka City itself grew, buoyed by strong net in-migration. The figures highlight Osaka’s pull within a declining region. They underline the city’s role as a magnet for residents in western Japan. [Source]
2026-05-29	Local government	Governor Yoshimura launches a ‘second capital’ promotion team	Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura has announced a special team to advance the push for Osaka to become a ‘second capital’ (fukutoshi). The body aims to clarify the development plans behind the ambition. It marks a renewed effort to raise Osaka’s national standing. [Source]
2026-05-29	Business	Expo hit ‘PACKN-TO’ opens a permanent store in Osaka’s Kujo	PACKN-TO, the top-selling product at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion during the Osaka-Kansai Expo, has opened a permanent store in the city’s Kujo district. The move carries the Expo’s popularity into a lasting local business. It reflects how the event is leaving a mark on the city. [Source]
2026-05-29	Culture	300-drone LED light show staged over Osaka’s Shinsekai	A spectacular show featuring 300 drones performing an LED light animation was staged on a rooftop in Osaka’s Shinsekai district. The aerial display drew onlookers to the lively neighbourhood. It added a high-tech flourish to the city’s entertainment scene. [Source]
2026-05-29	Public safety	House fire in Osaka’s Nishinari leaves family with minor injuries	A two-storey wooden house burned down in Osaka’s Nishinari ward, and a couple and their two-year-old daughter were taken to hospital, though all escaped with minor injuries. A witness reported the occupant shouting that there was a fire. Firefighters responded to the blaze. [Source]
2026-05-29	Culture	EXPO 2025 official pop-up store to open at Shin-Osaka Station	An official EXPO 2025 pop-up store will run for a limited period at the Shinkansen platform of Shin-Osaka Station from 1 June. The shop offers Expo-themed merchandise to travellers. It extends the reach of the Osaka-Kansai Expo to one of the city’s busiest transport hubs. [Source]
2026-05-29	Business	Bank of Japan likely to raise rates in June, former board member says	The Bank of Japan will probably raise interest rates in June, a former board member has said, in a move with implications for businesses in Osaka. A hike would mark another step in normalising monetary policy. Markets are watching closely for the central bank’s decision. [Source]
2026-05-29	Local affairs	Japan passes bill raising co-payments for some prescription drugs	Japan has passed a bill to raise patient co-payments for prescription drugs that are similar to over-the-counter medicines, a change affecting residents in Osaka. The measure aims to curb healthcare spending. Patients may face higher costs for certain medications. [Source]
2026-05-29	Business	Labour shortage fuels a ramp-up in humanoid robot development	A worsening labour shortage is fuelling a ramp-up in the development of humanoid robots in Japan, a field with strong ties to Osaka’s manufacturing base. Companies are racing to deploy robots to fill workforce gaps. The trend points to a more automated future for industry. [Source]
2026-05-29	Local government	Japan enacts bill to sharply raise visa-related fees	Japan has enacted a bill to drastically raise visa-related fees, a change that will affect foreign visitors and residents in Osaka. The higher charges form part of broader administrative reforms. Travellers and migrants will face increased costs. [Source]

Sources: National Museum of Art, Osaka (official), Kabuki Web (Shochiku, official), Japan Cheapo, Japan Travel, teamLab (official), Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra (official), Google News 大阪, Google News 大阪

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Originally published: 2026-05-22T12:24:53.498242

Upcoming Events in Osaka

Date	Title	Details
2026-07-19 to 2026-11-03	Aki Sasamoto’s Life Laboratory	A solo special exhibition by New York-based Japanese artist Aki Sasamoto, known for performance-driven installations that blend everyday objects with personal narrative. It opens mid-July in the underground galleries of NMAO on Nakanoshima island. Special-exhibition admission applies. Through 14 June the museum instead shows a Nakanishi Natsuyuki display. A bold contemporary-art experience. [Source]
2026-07-01 to 2026-07-25	July Grand Kabuki Program	The Osaka Shochikuza Theatre in Dotonbori stages its July Grand Kabuki program of Kamigata classics. The matinee includes ‘Ise Ondo Koi no Netaba’ and the dance ‘Omatsuri’; the evening pairs ‘Hikimado’ with ‘Ninokuchi Mura’. Tickets range from 6,000 yen (third class) to 17,000 yen (first class). A vivid introduction to traditional theatre. [Source]
2026-06-30 to 2026-07-02	Aizen Matsuri	Said to be Japan’s oldest summer festival, with over 1,400 years of history, Aizen Matsuri is the first of Osaka’s ‘big three’ summer festivals. Also called the ‘Yukata Festival’, it traditionally marks the start of the yukata season, with a procession of women carried on decorated bamboo palanquins. Held at Shoman-in Temple in Tennoji. Free to attend. [Source]
2026-07-24 to 2026-07-25	Tenjin Matsuri	One of Japan’s three greatest festivals, honouring the scholar-deity Sugawara no Michizane at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. The 25th features a roughly 3km land procession of about 3,000 costumed participants, a river boat procession on the Okawa, and a fireworks display from around 19:30. Free to watch, with paid grandstand and boat seats available. A spectacular summer highlight. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-07-31	teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka	A permanent open-air night exhibition at Nagai Botanical Garden where teamLab’s interactive light-and-sound digital art is projected onto and woven through real trees, ponds and terrain. Summer hours run roughly 19:45 to 21:30 with last entry at 20:30. Online tickets only, from about US$13. Best experienced after dark. A mesmerising blend of nature and technology. [Source]
2026-06-04 to 2026-06-10	Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra — Symphony Hall	The city’s flagship orchestra performs at The Symphony Hall on 4 and 10 June, both evenings at 19:00, with a related family ‘Orchestra Experience Workshop’ later in July. Subscription and single tickets are available via the orchestra. Confirm exact programmes on the official events page. A rewarding night for classical-music lovers. [Source]

City News in Osaka – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-05-22	Culture	Kadoma opens ‘KADOMADO’ cultural creation library	The city of Kadoma in the Osaka area has opened a new cultural creation library named ‘KADOMADO’, conceived as a ‘window’ to open up learning, exchange and the future. The facility blends a library with spaces for community activities and creativity. Officials hope it will become a hub for residents of all ages. [Source]
2026-05-22	Local government	Osaka assembly committee passes bill to set up metropolis-plan council	A committee of the Osaka City Assembly has passed a bill to establish a formal council to debate the proposed ‘Osaka Metropolis’ restructuring, a step toward making the city a ‘second capital’. The vote drew sharp criticism from some members, who argued it disregarded residents’ feelings and was driven by a fixed schedule. The plan remains politically divisive. [Source]
2026-05-22	Public safety	Re-arrest in Osaka mother-and-daughter killing	Police in Osaka have re-arrested a suspect on suspicion of murdering the mother in a case involving the deaths of a mother and her daughter. Investigators say the suspect indicated the mother was attacked first. The grim case has drawn significant attention in the city. [Source]
2026-05-22	Sports	Gamba Osaka’s Miura Genta savours AFC Champions League Two triumph	Defender Miura Genta of Gamba Osaka reflected on the club’s AFC Champions League Two title, saying he felt rewarded after overcoming injuries and a relegation battle. He expressed a desire to create more moments like it. The continental triumph marked a high point for the Osaka side. [Source]
2026-05-22	Local affairs	Sheraton Miyako Osaka launches ‘Cinderella’ princess afternoon tea	The Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka has introduced a ‘Princess Afternoon Tea’ themed around Cinderella, offering a whimsical seasonal dining experience. The fairy-tale menu is aimed at guests seeking a special treat. It adds to the city’s array of hospitality offerings for the season. [Source]
2026-05-22	Local affairs	Japan vows tougher crackdown on illegal overstaying	The Japanese government has said it will step up its crackdown on foreign nationals who illegally overstay their visas, a policy that will affect major cities including Osaka. Authorities aim to tighten enforcement and oversight. The move reflects broader debate over immigration management in Japan. [Source]
2026-05-22	Local affairs	Japan’s new ‘blue tickets’ put cycling parents on edge	Japan’s newly introduced ‘blue tickets’ for cycling offences are causing anxiety among parents who ride with their children, including in Osaka. The penalties target rule-breaking by cyclists as authorities seek to improve road safety. Families worry about how the rules will be applied in everyday situations. [Source]
2026-05-22	Local affairs	Drugmaker Kissei ordered to add warning after vasculitis-drug deaths	Japanese pharmaceutical company Kissei has been ordered to add a warning to one of its drugs following fatalities linked to vasculitis. Regulators acted to protect patients across the country, including in Osaka. The case underscores the importance of post-market drug safety monitoring. [Source]
2026-05-22	Business	Japan’s ethylene plant operating rate hits record low	The operating rate of Japan’s ethylene plants has fallen to a record low, signalling pressure on the country’s petrochemical industry, which has a significant presence in the Osaka-Kansai region. Weak demand and global competition are weighing on output. The figures point to challenges for a key industrial sector. [Source]
2026-05-22	Public safety	Bus operators found guilty again over deadly 2016 Karuizawa crash	A court has again found bus operators guilty over the 2016 Karuizawa coach crash that killed a number of young passengers, a case that resonated nationwide including in Osaka. The ruling reaffirms accountability for the tragedy. It serves as a reminder of safety obligations in Japan’s transport sector. [Source]

Sources: National Museum of Art, Osaka (official), Kabuki Web (Shochiku, official), Japan Cheapo, Japan Travel, teamLab (official), Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra (official), Google News 大阪, Japan Times

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Originally published: 2026-05-22T08:36:25.835463

City News in Osaka – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-05-22	General	４月に大阪府を訪れた外国人観光客　前年比９４．５％と減少　中国人観光客減や中東情勢の影響か　６月以降の宿泊予約数は大きく減少 – ｄメニューニュース	４月に大阪府を訪れた外国人観光客 前年比９４．５％と減少 中国人観光客減や中東情勢の影響か ６月以降の宿泊予約数は大きく減少    ｄメニューニュース (via Google News 大阪) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	【速報】「1票の格差」訴訟 大阪高裁も前回衆院選は「合憲」 前回衆院選は最大「約2.1倍」前々回から拡大（読売テレビ） – Yahoo!ニュース	【速報】「1票の格差」訴訟 大阪高裁も前回衆院選は「合憲」 前回衆院選は最大「約2.1倍」前々回から拡大（読売テレビ）    Yahoo!ニュース (via Google News 大阪) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	2月の衆院選「1票の格差」訴訟 大阪高裁が無効請求を棄却（テレビ朝日系（ANN）） – Yahoo!ニュース	2月の衆院選「1票の格差」訴訟 大阪高裁が無効請求を棄却（テレビ朝日系（ANN））    Yahoo!ニュース (via Google News 大阪) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	大阪の母娘殺害、母親への殺人容疑で再逮捕「母親を先に襲った」（朝日新聞） – Yahoo!ニュース	大阪の母娘殺害、母親への殺人容疑で再逮捕「母親を先に襲った」（朝日新聞）    Yahoo!ニュース (via Google News 大阪) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Nagasaki officials conduct annual air ventilation of A-bomb victim register	The register, which records the names of 202,053 victims, was exposed to the air to remove moisture after municipal employees offered a silent prayer. (via Japan Times) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	‘Patlabor EZY’ turns everyday mecha bureaucracy into a delight	The new “Patlabor” series proves giant robots and police officers don’t need world-ending stakes to be entertaining. Sometimes, office ennui is enough. (via Japan Times) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	大阪の母娘殺害、母親への殺人容疑で再逮捕「母親を先に襲った」 [大阪府] – 朝日新聞	大阪の母娘殺害、母親への殺人容疑で再逮捕「母親を先に襲った」 [大阪府]    朝日新聞 (via Google News 大阪) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Josh Hart leads second-half surge as Knicks take 2-0 lead over Cavaliers	New York has won nine straight games, a franchise record for ​a single postseason. (via Japan Times) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	What will the LDP’s new National Power Research Group become?	The group’s scale and participation by some of the Liberal Democratic Party’s heaviest hitters would’ve been unusual even for its former factions, let alone for policy research. (via Japan Times) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	How Japan’s new ’blue tickets’ are putting cycling parents on edge	Parents say the new system has made them more mindful of the rules, but has also heightened concerns about child-seat use and children starting to cycle on their own. (via Japan Times) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	South Korean coach ’hurt’ by support for squad from North Korea	A large group of spectators from civic groups backed by Seoul’s unification ministry were in the stadium to support both teams. (via Japan Times) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Ethylene plant operating rate hits record low in Japan	Ethylene, made from naphtha derived from crude oil, is used as a material for plastics and fibers. (via Japan Times) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Japan says it will crack down harder on illegal overstaying	The stronger crackdown measures come as the number of foreign nationals staying illegally fell to 68,488 as of Jan. 1, down from about 74,863 a year earlier. (via Japan Times) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Kissei ordered to add warning over vasculitis drug after fatalities	Twenty patients who took Tavneos, a drug for blood vessel inflammation, later died after developing liver dysfunction. (via Japan Times) [Source]

Sources: Google News 大阪, Google News 大阪, Google News 大阪, Google News 大阪, Japan Times, Japan Times, Google News 大阪, Japan Times

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Originally published: 2026-05-12T15:35:25.076656

Current Events in Osaka in May

City News in Osaka – last 14 days

Sources: Time Out Osaka, Osaka‑tickets travel guide, Official ART OSAKA site, J‑CAST News, NEWSjp, The HEADLINE, Osaka City press release, Fashion‑Press

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Originally published: 2025-10-14T21:27:31.557933

Current Events in Osaka in October

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Sources include: Japan Times (Izumisano ruling) ; Travel Watch (traffic restrictions) ; Expo official site (taxi drop‑off changes) ; Osaka Metro site (e Mover and autonomous buses) ; Osaka City site (safety alerts, recruitment, fraud campaign, foreign embassy MOU, port usage, sports)

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Current Events in Osaka in October

Please note that event details are subject to change. It’s advisable to check official sources for the most current information before planning your visit.

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Originally published: 2025-09-25T15:38:22.365354

Current Events in Osaka in September

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Originally published: 2025-09-15T21:06:01.013549

Current Events in Osaka in September

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