Movies Under the Stars in Umeda
ZYOYUSAI returns with two nights of Japanese films, food and drinks, glowing bubbles and outdoor cinema in the heart of Umeda.
Grab a spot on the grass and settle in for a movie under the Osaka sky.
Movie night is moving onto the lawn in the heart of Umeda. ZYOYUSAI returns to Osaka September 19–20, turning ROHTO Heart Square UMEKITA at Grand Green Osaka into an open-air cinema with two Japanese films, food and drinks, and thousands of illuminated soap bubbles floating through the night.
The fun starts well before the opening credits. Gates open at 17:00, giving everyone time to claim a patch of grass, find something to eat and drink and settle in as evening falls over Umeda. Movies begin at 18:30,
Saturday, September 19 features 366 Days (366日), the 2025 romantic drama inspired by HY’s hit song.
Sunday, September 20 follows with 18×2 Beyond Youthful Days (青春18×2 君へと続く道), the 2024 Japan-Taiwan romance about a man retracing memories of his first love during a journey through Japan. Romance, nostalgia and a giant screen under the night sky — ZYOYUSAI clearly knows what it’s doing.
The lawn is the theater. Stretch out directly on the grass or bring a leisure sheet or chair and make yourself comfortable. Premium options add reclining chairs and upgraded viewing areas, while event wristbands allow visitors to leave and re-enter during the evening.
Food and drinks are part of the night, too, with vendors operating inside the venue. Outside food and beverages generally aren’t permitted, so arrive hungry and make an evening of it.
Then the lights go down and the bubbles come out. Countless illuminated soap bubbles will float above the outdoor cinema after dark, adding a little spectacle to the space around the screen.
And perhaps the best part is how easy the whole thing is. ROHTO Heart Square UMEKITA sits inside Grand Green Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station via the Umekita Underground Exit. Step out of one of Japan’s busiest stations and, minutes later, you can be stretched out on the grass waiting for the movie to start.
After making its Osaka debut on the Sennan waterfront last summer, ZYOYUSAI moves into the heart of Umeda for 2026. But Grand Green feels almost purpose-built for this version of it: a huge screen, an open lawn, something good to eat and drink, glowing bubbles drifting overhead and a movie playing beneath the Osaka night sky. For two late-summer evenings, Umeda gets its own outdoor movie theater.
Movies Under the Stars — Watch two Japanese romances on a giant outdoor screen as night falls over Umeda.
Claim the Lawn — Bring a leisure sheet or chair, find your spot and settle in before the movie starts.
Dinner and a Movie — Pick up food and drinks from vendors and make a full evening of it.
Bubbles After Dark — Watch illuminated soap bubbles float through the venue after sunset.
Cinema in Central Osaka — Enjoy an outdoor movie night at Grand Green Osaka, just steps from JR Osaka Station.
Photos: Zyoyusai Official Website & Instagram
Maps
Contact
Opening Hours
THE SCENE: FAQ’s
ACCESS
Venue: ROHTO Heart Square UMEKITA — Grand Green Osaka
Address: Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0011
Trains
JR Lines → Osaka Station
Use the Umekita Underground Exit for the most direct approach to Grand Green Osaka and ROHTO Heart Square UMEKITA.
Hankyu Lines / Hanshin Main Line → Osaka-Umeda Station
Walk toward JR Osaka Station and Grand Green Osaka.
Subways
Metro Midosuji Line → Umeda Station
Metro Yotsubashi Line → Nishi-Umeda Station
Metro Tanimachi Line → Higashi-Umeda Station
Follow signs toward JR Osaka Station and Grand Green Osaka. JR Osaka Station is the simplest route, with the venue immediately beside the station complex.
SCHEDULE
September 19–20, 2026
September 19
366 Days (366日)
September 20
18×2 Beyond Youthful Days (青春18×2 君へと続く道)
Both Days
Doors: 17:00
Movie: 18:30
Event ends: Around 21:00
Visitors may enter even after the movie has begun, although the organizers ask late arrivals to move quietly through the viewing area.
TICKETS
Popcorn Set — ¥4,500
Includes admission and movie viewing, one drink, one popcorn and five ¥100-off food-truck coupons.
Churros Set — ¥4,500
Includes admission and movie viewing, one drink, one churros and five ¥100-off food-truck coupons.
Pair Ticket — ¥8,900
Includes admission for two, two drinks, two popcorns and ten ¥100-off food-truck coupons. Both guests must enter together.
Optional Seating Upgrades
Front-row priority seating and premium reclining-chair options are also sold separately and require an admission/movie ticket in addition to the upgrade.
Tickets are electronic, and the ticket store currently lists a 2% ticket-issuance fee in addition to the displayed price.
Ticket Sales:
https://zyoyusai.shop/
THE EXPERIENCE
This is less like going to a conventional cinema and more like having a movie night in the park.
- Arrive from 17:00 and claim a spot on the lawn before sunset.
- Sit directly on the grass or bring your own leisure sheet or chair.
- Pick up food and drinks from vendors inside the event.
- Watch a Japanese romance on a giant outdoor screen as Umeda gets dark around you.
- See illuminated soap bubbles floating through the venue after nightfall.
- Upgrade to a reclining chair or premium viewing area if you’d rather not sit on the lawn.
- Leave and return during the evening using the wristband issued at entry.
The final food-vendor lineup has not yet been announced.
INFO & TIPS
General admission is unreserved lawn seating, so arriving before the 18:30 movie start gives you time to find a comfortable spot, get food and settle in.
- Leisure sheets and personal chairs are permitted in the lawn area.
- Outside food and drinks are generally not permitted. Exceptions may be made for allergies or other special circumstances.
- Re-entry is permitted as long as you are wearing your event wristband.
- The event is scheduled to proceed in rain, except when severe weather or other conditions make it unsafe.
- If organizers cancel the event because of a natural disaster or similar circumstances, the stated refund is 50% of the ticket price.
- If an event is stopped after beginning, refunds generally are not provided.
- There is no dedicated event parking; public transportation is recommended.
- The venue is non-smoking.
- Photos and video taken by event organizers may be used for promotional purposes.
Organizer: ZYOYUSAI Executive Committee
Secretariat: EMMET Co., Ltd.
Official Website:
https://zyoyusai.com/index-202609osaka.html
Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/zyoyusai/
Ticket Sales:
https://zyoyusai.shop/
