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Spice Curry Expo 2025 at Hanshin Umeda | August 27 (Wed) – September 1 (Mon) — Exclusive Collaboration Curries Await 🍛✨

Spice Curry Expo 2025

The Spice Curry Expo 2025 at Hanshin Umeda Main Store is a must-visit event for curry lovers. For the first time, the theme is “Collaboration,” bringing together renowned restaurants to create exclusive dishes you can only taste here. Over six days, twenty participating eateries will rotate between the first and second half of the event, serving up special “aigake” (two-in-one curry plates) that blend signature flavors into one unforgettable meal. Beyond dining on-site, visitors can also shop for spice kits and recipe books to recreate the magic at home. This late summer celebration promises heat, aroma, and culinary creativity at every turn.

Date

Wednesday, August 27 – Monday, September 1
Spice Curry Expo 2025

Time

10:00 – 20:00

(Final day: 10:00 – 17:00)

Venue

Hanshin Umeda Main Store 1F Shokusai Terrace

1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka

Directly connected to Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station and a short walk from JR Osaka Station

Admission

Free (food and drink purchases charged separately)

Organizer

Hanshin Umeda Main Store

Asian Street Food with the 21st Osaka Asian Film Festival | August 13 (Wed) – August 18 (Mon) at Hanshin Umeda Main Store 🍜🎬

Asian Street Food with the 21st Osaka Asian Film Festival

Hanshin Umeda Main Store will transform into a lively Asian night market this summer with “Asian Street Food with the 21st Osaka Asian Film Festival.” From August 13 to August 18, visitors can enjoy authentic flavors from Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar, ranging from beloved street snacks to creative fusion dishes. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite, a sweet treat, or a full-on foodie adventure, this event promises an irresistible culinary journey. Adding to the atmosphere, exclusive trailers from the upcoming 21st Osaka Asian Film Festival will be screened, letting you experience both the tastes and the cinematic spirit of Asia in one exciting event.

Date

Wednesday, August 13 – Monday, August 18
Asian Street Food with the 21st Osaka Asian Film Festival

Time

According to Hanshin Umeda Main Store opening hours

Venue

Hanshin Umeda Main Store 1F Shokusai Terrace

1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka

Directly connected to Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station. A short walk from JR Osaka Station, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station, Tanimachi Line Higashi-Umeda Station, and Yotsubashi Line Nishi-Umeda Station.

Admission

Free (food and product purchases charged separately)

Organizer

Hanshin Umeda Main Store

COJI-COJI UNIVERSE COJI-COJI meets YOSHIROTTEN “SUN” | August 8 (Fri) – August 31 (Sun) at Shinsaibashi PARCO ✨

COJI-COJI UNIVERSE COJI-COJI meets YOSHIROTTEN “SUN”

This colorful exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of the beloved manga character COJI-COJI with a bold new collaboration. “COJI-COJI UNIVERSE COJI-COJI meets YOSHIROTTEN ‘SUN’” brings together the whimsical charm of COJI-COJI and the futuristic vision of artist YOSHIROTTEN, transforming Shinsaibashi PARCO into a vibrant, immersive space. Visitors will experience a fusion of art and storytelling through LED installations, vivid large-scale visuals, and unique collaborative works. Some pieces will also be available for made-to-order purchase, making the event not only a viewing experience but also a chance to take a piece of this special universe home.

Date

Friday, August 8 – Sunday, August 31
COJI-COJI UNIVERSE COJI-COJI meets YOSHIROTTEN “SUN”

Time

10:00 – 20:00 (final day closes at 18:00)

*Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Venue

PARCO GALLERY (Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F)

1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Access: About 3 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station

Admission

General Ticket: ¥500

Special Ticket with Book: ¥2,500 (includes MAPS JAPAN No.5 – Summer Issue – Limited COJI-COJI 30th Anniversary Cover)

*Free admission for elementary school students and younger

Organizer

PARCO

Yayoi Kusama Exhibition “INFINITY – Selected Works from the Collection” | July 16, 2025 – January 12, 2026 at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka

Yayoi Kusama Exhibition “INFINITY – Selected Works from the Collection”

The Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka will host a major exhibition dedicated to world-renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama from July 16, 2025 to January 12, 2026. Titled “INFINITY – Selected Works from the Collection,” the exhibition presents a wide range of Kusama’s works from her early pieces to her latest creations, showcasing her evolution as an artist who has influenced and been influenced by Pop Art and Minimalism while remaining profoundly original. Visitors will experience her iconic “Infinity Mirror Room,” as well as recent works that immerse audiences in Kusama’s dazzling world of repetition, color, and boundless imagination. Part of the Fondation Louis Vuitton’s “Hors-les-murs” program, the exhibition offers an intimate journey into the unique vision of one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of our time.

Date

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – Monday, January 12, 2026
Yayoi Kusama Exhibition “INFINITY – Selected Works from the Collection”

Time

12:00 – 20:00

Venue

Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka

5F Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji, 2-8-16 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0085

Access: About 5 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Shinsaibashi Station

Admission

Free

Organizer

Louis Vuitton Japan Co., Ltd.

Osaka Gourmet Expo 2025 | April 12 (Sat) – October 13 (Mon, Holiday) at Osaka Castle Park — A Food Paradise with Famous Restaurants Nationwide 🍽️✨

Osaka Gourmet Expo 2025

Osaka Gourmet Expo 2025 supported by SUNTORY will transform Osaka Castle Park into a brand-new foodie hotspot from April to October. More than thirty restaurants will rotate throughout the event, bringing together Michelin-recognized dishes, Osaka’s beloved soul food, and long-line favorites from across Japan. Exclusive menus created just for the expo will also appear, making every visit a new culinary adventure. With free entry and a festive atmosphere, this event promises to become the ultimate destination for food lovers from around the world during Expo year.

Date

Saturday, April 12 – Monday, October 13
Osaka Gourmet Expo 2025

Time

11:00 – 22:00 (planned)

Venue

Osaka Castle Park, Taiyo-no-Hiroba (Sun Plaza)

540-0002 Osaka, Chuo-ku, Osakajo 3

Access:
・JR Osaka Loop Line: 2 minutes on foot from Osaka Castle Park Station, 8 minutes from Morinomiya Station
・Osaka Metro Chuo Line / Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line: 8 minutes on foot from Morinomiya Station
・Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line: 5 minutes on foot from Osaka Business Park Station

Admission

Free

Organizer

City of Osaka

Operating Partners

Yomiuri Shimbun and General Incorporated Association Team Kansai Community

Supported By

Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

Special Sponsor

Suntory Holdings Limited

Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 | April 13 (Sun) – October 13 (Mon, Holiday) at Yumeshima — Discover the Future of Life and Innovation

Osaka Kansai Expo 2025

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai is a world-class international exhibition bringing together innovation, technology, culture, and sustainability at Yumeshima, Osaka. With the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” this six-month event will serve as a “People’s Living Lab,” inviting visitors to experience how society can evolve through co-creation, interactive exhibits, and groundbreaking solutions to global challenges. From fully cashless systems to immersive showcases of Society 5.0 and the SDGs, this expo is set to become a vibrant hub of inspiration and collaboration on a global scale.

Date

Sunday, April 13 – Monday, October 13
Osaka Kansai Expo 2025

Time

Exact opening hours will be announced on the official website.

Venue

Yumeshima, Osaka

Access: From Osaka Metro Chuo Line’s Cosmosquare Station, take a shuttle bus or other transport options to the venue. A new transit system is also planned to enhance accessibility.

Admission

Please refer to the official website for ticket prices and admission details.

Organizer

Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

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