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The Scene:

Hello Osaka. <br> Hello World.
March 1–31

Hello Osaka.
Hello World.

はじめまして

Discover Osaka like a local with OSAKA SCENE – a fresh, insider-curated, daily-updated guide to events, stories, and tips from…

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Sennan Oyster Festival
Food & Drink Scene
Feb. 28 – March 29

Sennan Oyster Festival

Briny Season on the Bay

Teaser: Charcoal grills, cracked shells, and cold beer in open sea air. The Sennan Oyster Festival, held on Saturdays, Sundays,…

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Ume Matsuri at Osaka Tenmangū
Festival Scene
Feb. 11 – March 2

Ume Matsuri at Osaka Tenmangū

Where Osaka’s Spring Begins in Quiet Ritual

Before cherry blossom crowds arrive, Osaka Tenmangū’s Ume Matsuri marks the city’s earliest bloom — culminating in the formal Baikasai…

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Osaka Castle Park Plum Grove
Outdoor Scene
Feb. 15 – March 8

Osaka Castle Park Plum Grove

Peak Color at the Castle


More than 1,200 plum trees bloom ahead of cherry blossom season as Osaka Castle Park’s Plum Grove opens for winter…

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DAN DA DAN Art Exhibition
Anime & Manga Scene
Feb. 7 – March 8

DAN DA DAN Art Exhibition

Supernatural Encounters in Osaka

One of Japan’s most explosive manga sensations arrives in Osaka as the DAN DA DAN Original Art Exhibition takes over…

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A 140-Year-Old House Lives Again
Museum Scene
Feb. 1 – April 5

A 140-Year-Old House Lives Again

Renovation of a Traditional Japanese House

At the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, history surrounds you in two ways: a fully reconstructed Edo‑period street you…

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The History of Osaka Castle: War and Peace
Museum Scene
Jan. 9 – March 23

The History of Osaka Castle: War and Peace

Two floors, two stories of power and ambition

Osaka Castle’s Main Tower hosts two limited-time exhibitions on the 3rd and 4th floors, adding historical depth and focus to…

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Abeno Harukas Night Illumination
Illumination Scene
Jan. 17 – March 31

Abeno Harukas Night Illumination

A classic Osaka view with an after-dark upgrade

One of Osaka’s most popular viewpoints becomes even more rewarding after sunset. During the current night illumination period, HARUKAS 300…

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Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition
Art Scene
Jan. 29 – March 14

Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition

Masterpieces reimagined through light and motion

Classic ukiyo-e woodblock prints come alive in this large-scale immersive exhibition, where Edo-period art is transformed into moving worlds of…

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World Baseball Comes to Osaka
Sports Scene
March 2–3

World Baseball Comes to Osaka

WBC Exhibition Games at Kyocera Dome

Before the World Baseball Classic lights up Tokyo, Osaka gets first pitch. Official WBC exhibition games bring Samurai Japan, international…

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teamLab Spring Reopening
Outdoor Scene
March 1 – April 12

teamLab Spring Reopening

The night garden returns


An after-dark journey through light, sound, and nature returns, as teamLab turns Nagai Botanical Garden into a fully living outdoor…

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Museum of Housing and Living
Museum Scene
Dec. 1 – March 31

Museum of Housing and Living

Step Into Edo Osaka, Then Watch 400 Years Unfold in XR

At the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, history surrounds you in two ways: a fully reconstructed Edo‑period street you…

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The Scene:

Spring is Sprung
Holiday Scene
March 20

Spring is Sprung

A National Holiday Rooted in Nature

Osaka joins the rest of Japan in observing Vernal Equinox Day — a national public holiday that marks the balance…

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Girls’ Day Doll Festival
Holiday Scene
March 3

Girls’ Day Doll Festival

Hina Matsuri in Osaka

Hina Matsuri returns every March 3, and in Osaka there’s no better place to experience it than Matsuyamachi — the…

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“After Expo” Global Food & Music Festival
Festival Scene
March 13–15

“After Expo” Global Food & Music Festival

World-Wide Street Food Fest Takes Over Expo ’70 Park

Three days of global street food, craft drinks, and live stage energy take over Expo ’70 Commemorative Park this March.…

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Sip Spring at the Ikutama Tea Festival
Food & Drink Scene
March 22

Sip Spring at the Ikutama Tea Festival

Shrine Ritual Meets Seasonal Tea Tasting

A historic Tennoji shrine becomes a one-day gathering place for tea growers, specialty vendors, and spring visitors on March 22,…

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OSAKA Strawberry Festival 2026
Food & Drink Scene
March 13–22

OSAKA Strawberry Festival 2026

Spring’s Concentrated Sweet Fix

A curated, 10-day strawberry dessert marketplace returns to Osaka this March, bringing limited seasonal sweets, regional berry varieties, and vendor…

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Chanmina Brings the Bling
Music Scene
March 10–11

Chanmina Brings the Bling

Osaka-Jo Hall becomes an "AREA OF DIAMONDS"

An arena headliner with a rap-pop edge and fashion-forward authority, Chanmina brings AREA OF DIAMOND 4 to Osaka-Jo Hall for…

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Sennan Oyster Festival
Food & Drink Scene
Feb. 28 – March 29

Sennan Oyster Festival

Briny Season on the Bay

Teaser: Charcoal grills, cracked shells, and cold beer in open sea air. The Sennan Oyster Festival, held on Saturdays, Sundays,…

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WEST. Return to Their Home Stage
Music Scene
March 30–31

WEST. Return to Their Home Stage

Kansai Energy Closes March Music Month

As March’s arena run reaches its final weekend, WEST. step back onto their home stage. Three Osaka-Jo Hall performances close…

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OSAKA’s Spring Art & Handmade Bazaar
Arts & Crafts Scene
March 20–22

OSAKA’s Spring Art & Handmade Bazaar

Kansai’s Largest Creator Marketplace Returns

Nearly 900 independent creators gather at ATC Hall in March 2026 for the 51st Edition of one of western Japan’s…

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Travis Japan’s Travelers Land in Osaka
Music Scene
March 27–28

Travis Japan’s Travelers Land in Osaka

Global Precision. Arena Scale.

After testing themselves on American television and sharpening their craft overseas, Travis Japan return to Osaka-Jo Hall with “VIIsual” —…

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NiziU Bring “COCO! nut Fes.” to Osaka
Music Scene
March 7–8

NiziU Bring “COCO! nut Fes.” to Osaka

Pop in Full Bloom

Mid-March explodes in color as NiziU bring “COCO! nut Fes.” to Osaka-Jo Hall. With chart-topping hits and one of the…

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King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour
Music Scene
March 3–4

King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour

Cinematic Rock Takes Center State

King Gnu bring their CEN+RAL Tour 2026 to Osaka-Jo Hall for two early-spring arena performances blending alternative rock, orchestral scale,…

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LOHAS Park in Nagai
Arts & Crafts Scene
March 7–8

LOHAS Park in Nagai

Handmade. Sustainable. Spring Energy.

Handmade goods, sustainable finds, family workshops, and an relaxed open-air energy. One of Osaka’s largest curated artisan markets returns to…

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Osaka Camping Car Show
Car Scene
March 14–15

Osaka Camping Car Show

Osaka's Adventure Season Starts Here

Western Japan’s largest camper showcase rolls into Intex Osaka March 14–15, 2026, with 200+ rigs, van-life energy, and everything you…

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Ume Matsuri at Osaka Tenmangū
Festival Scene
Feb. 11 – March 2

Ume Matsuri at Osaka Tenmangū

Where Osaka’s Spring Begins in Quiet Ritual

Before cherry blossom crowds arrive, Osaka Tenmangū’s Ume Matsuri marks the city’s earliest bloom — culminating in the formal Baikasai…

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Expo ’70 Park Cherry Blossoms
Sakura Scene
March 21 – April 5

Expo ’70 Park Cherry Blossoms

Sakura Beneath the Tower of the Sun

With approximately 5,500 cherry trees across vast open lawns, Expo ’70 Park is one of Kansai’s largest and most visually…

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Osaka’s Riverside Sakura Tunnel
Sakura Scene
March 24 – April 5

Osaka’s Riverside Sakura Tunnel

Kema Sakuranomiya Park Cherry Blossom Viewing

Nearly 5,000 cherry trees line the Okawa River at Kema Sakuranomiya Park, creating one of the longest and most immersive…

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Nishinomaru Garden Sakura Light-Up
Sakura Scene
March 24 – April 5

Nishinomaru Garden Sakura Light-Up

Cherry Blossoms After Dark

Inside Osaka Castle’s paid Nishinomaru Garden, 300 cherry trees bloom against stone walls and the illuminated castle tower — offering…

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Osaka Castle Park Hanami
Sakura Scene
March 24 – April 5

Osaka Castle Park Hanami

Osaka’s Iconic Sakura Stage

More than 3,000 cherry trees surround Osaka Castle each spring, turning the historic grounds into the city’s most photographed and…

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Osaka Castle Park Plum Grove
Outdoor Scene
Feb. 15 – March 8

Osaka Castle Park Plum Grove

Peak Color at the Castle


More than 1,200 plum trees bloom ahead of cherry blossom season as Osaka Castle Park’s Plum Grove opens for winter…

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DAN DA DAN Art Exhibition
Anime & Manga Scene
Feb. 7 – March 8

DAN DA DAN Art Exhibition

Supernatural Encounters in Osaka

One of Japan’s most explosive manga sensations arrives in Osaka as the DAN DA DAN Original Art Exhibition takes over…

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Kamigata Nihonshu World
Food & Drink Scene
March 21

Kamigata Nihonshu World

Kansai’s Sake Spring Festival

Kansai’s definitive sake tasting event returns to Osaka as Kamigata Nihonshu World 2026 brings regional breweries, walk-up tastings, and casual…

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Vaundy Live at Kyocera Dome
Music Scene
March 14

Vaundy Live at Kyocera Dome

From Streaming Star to Dome Spectacle


One of Japan’s most influential artists of the streaming era reaches a new milestone as Vaundy brings his nationwide dome…

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A 140-Year-Old House Lives Again
Museum Scene
Feb. 1 – April 5

A 140-Year-Old House Lives Again

Renovation of a Traditional Japanese House

At the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, history surrounds you in two ways: a fully reconstructed Edo‑period street you…

Closed
The History of Osaka Castle: War and Peace
Museum Scene
Jan. 9 – March 23

The History of Osaka Castle: War and Peace

Two floors, two stories of power and ambition

Osaka Castle’s Main Tower hosts two limited-time exhibitions on the 3rd and 4th floors, adding historical depth and focus to…

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LOHAS PARK Tsurumi Market
Shopping Scene
March 14–15

LOHAS PARK Tsurumi Market

Spring energy, makers, and market browsing

As the season warms, LOHAS PARK brings a brighter, more social outdoor market atmosphere to Tsurumi Ryokuchi.

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Abeno Harukas Night Illumination
Illumination Scene
Jan. 17 – March 31

Abeno Harukas Night Illumination

A classic Osaka view with an after-dark upgrade

One of Osaka’s most popular viewpoints becomes even more rewarding after sunset. During the current night illumination period, HARUKAS 300…

Closed
Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition
Art Scene
Jan. 29 – March 14

Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition

Masterpieces reimagined through light and motion

Classic ukiyo-e woodblock prints come alive in this large-scale immersive exhibition, where Edo-period art is transformed into moving worlds of…

Closed
World Baseball Comes to Osaka
Sports Scene
March 2–3

World Baseball Comes to Osaka

WBC Exhibition Games at Kyocera Dome

Before the World Baseball Classic lights up Tokyo, Osaka gets first pitch. Official WBC exhibition games bring Samurai Japan, international…

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Hometown Rivalry Open Games
Sports Scene
March 20–22

Hometown Rivalry Open Games

Hanshin Tigers vs Orix Buffaloes

A rare preseason hometown rivalry plays out across both of Kansai’s iconic baseball venues, as the Hanshin Tigers and Orix…

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Orix Buffaloes 2026 Home Opener
Sports Scene
March 27–29

Orix Buffaloes 2026 Home Opener

Buffaloes Back at the Dome vs. Eagles

The Orix Buffaloes open the 2026 season at home with a Friday night showdown against the Rakuten Golden Eagles, launching…

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teamLab Spring Reopening
Outdoor Scene
March 1 – April 12

teamLab Spring Reopening

The night garden returns


An after-dark journey through light, sound, and nature returns, as teamLab turns Nagai Botanical Garden into a fully living outdoor…

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Osaka Haru Basho 2026
Sports Scene
March 8–22

Osaka Haru Basho 2026

Spring Sumo in Kansai

The only professional sumo tournament in western Japan returns to Osaka, bringing fifteen days of Grand Sumo drama and excitement…

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Museum of Housing and Living
Museum Scene
Dec. 1 – March 31

Museum of Housing and Living

Step Into Edo Osaka, Then Watch 400 Years Unfold in XR

At the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, history surrounds you in two ways: a fully reconstructed Edo‑period street you…

Closed
Hello Osaka. <br> Hello World.
March 1–31

Hello Osaka.
Hello World.

はじめまして

Discover Osaka like a local with OSAKA SCENE – a fresh, insider-curated, daily-updated guide to events, stories, and tips from…

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