Osaka | Osaka Events & Festivals

Osaka Foodies Marathon | Oct 27, 2025 (Mon) – Jan 12, 2026 (Mon, Holiday) | A Digital Stamp Rally to Explore Osaka’s Culinary Culture 🍽

Osaka Foodies Marathon

Osaka Foodies Marathon is a citywide digital stamp rally that invites participants to explore Osaka’s diverse food culture and unique neighborhoods. With themed cards tailored to different times of day, visitors can discover recommended restaurants, local attractions, and vibrant streets while enjoying a fresh and flexible travel style. The event uses both digital and paper cards, allowing anyone to join easily, and offers special rewards based on collected cards and travel routes. This seasonal campaign blends culinary discovery with cultural exploration, making it an engaging way to experience Osaka in an immersive and interactive format.

Schedule

2025
Monday, October 27 – Monday, January 12
Osaka Foodies Marathon

Time

10時〜24時

Venue

Locations across Osaka Prefecture (nine regional courses).
Each area features themed routes highlighting local restaurants, sightseeing spots, and cultural attractions. Access varies by course, with major transportation hubs such as Osaka Station, Namba Station, and Umeda Station offering convenient entry points to participating areas.

Admission

Free (participation via LINE or paper cards)

Organizer

Osaka Prefectural Government, Policy and Planning Department, Growth Strategy Bureau, General Affairs and Planning Group

Pokémon Discovery Adventure in Osaka Station City & Umekita | July 1 (Tue) – October 31 (Fri) — Explore the City with Pokémon 🕵️‍♂️✨

Pokémon Discovery Adventure in Osaka Station City & Umekita

This summer through autumn, Osaka turns into a Pokémon playground with “Pokémon Discovery Adventure in Osaka Station City & Umekita.” Around 30 photo spots featuring beloved Pokémon will appear across popular locations such as Osaka Station City, Umekita Green Place, Grand Front Osaka, and Grand Green Osaka. Visitors can snap photos with their favorite Pokémon and enjoy the city in a brand-new way. The highlight of the event is the puzzle-solving walk rally “Mega Evolution Adventure,” where participants choose a partner Pokémon, explore the area, collect keywords, and aim for a Mega Evolution. It’s an interactive experience that makes you feel as if you’re living side by side with Pokémon while discovering the heart of Osaka.

Date

Tuesday, July 1 – Friday, October 31
Pokémon Discovery Adventure in Osaka Station City & Umekita

Time

Check official website for opening hours and schedule

Venue

Umekita Park & Osaka Station City area

Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan

Access: Directly connected to JR Osaka Station, a short walk from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line & Tanimachi Line Umeda Station, Hankyu & Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Stations.

Admission

Free (some content may require additional fees)

Organizer

Pokémon Discovery Adventure Executive Committee

Banpaku Summer Festival 2025 | July 25 (Fri) – September 15 (Mon, Holiday) at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park — A Magical Summer of Lights, Music, and Fun 🎆✨

Banpaku Summer Festival 2025

Banpaku Summer Festival 2025 will light up Expo ’70 Commemorative Park with one of Kansai’s largest seasonal celebrations. Visitors will be enchanted by dazzling illuminations, the Tower of the Sun lit against the night sky, and a breezy path lined with wind chimes and pinwheels. Entertainment fills the festival grounds with bon odori and awa odori dance, DJ nights, karaoke competitions, and more. Food lovers can enjoy lively night stalls, festival treats, and beer gardens, while families will love the fireworks zone where handheld sparklers create summer memories. A true highlight of the season, this event blends light, sound, and community joy for both children and adults.

Date

Friday, July 25
Banpaku Summer Festival 2025

Sunday, July 27
Banpaku Summer Festival 2025

Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3
Banpaku Summer Festival 2025

Friday, August 8 – Tuesday, August 12
Banpaku Summer Festival 2025

Friday, August 22 – Sunday, August 24
Banpaku Summer Festival 2025

Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31
Banpaku Summer Festival 2025

Friday, September 5 – Sunday, September 7
Banpaku Summer Festival 2025

Saturday, September 13 – Monday, September 15 (Holiday)
Banpaku Summer Festival 2025

Time

17:00 – 22:00 (last admission 21:30)

Venue

Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (Tower of the Sun area, Festival Plaza, Higashi Oji, Shita-no-Hiroba and more)

Access: Enter from Central Gate or Japanese Garden Gate. Just a short walk from Osaka Monorail Banpaku-Kinen-Koen Station.

Admission

Natural and Cultural Gardens + Japanese Garden Combined Ticket:

Adults ¥260, Elementary & Junior High Students ¥80

*Additional charges apply for certain attractions.

*Rain or shine, except in case of severe weather.

Organizer

Illumi-Night Banpaku: Expo Commemorative Park Management Partners

Banpaku Night Market: Banpaku Summer Festival Executive Committee

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

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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