Event List in Osaka This Weekend (April 15 & 16, 2023)

The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this weekend in Osaka

Event List in Osaka This Weekend

Are you searching for things to do this weekend in Osaka? Well, this is the article for you.

Osaka, one of Japan’s largest cities, has many events going on all the time. So many things are happening simultaneously, that you might overlook an event you would be interested in. Art exhibitions, musical concerts, sporting events, seasonal food events, cultural events, etc… What we hope this article does is to avoid that you from overlooking an event that may interest you.

In this article, I will share 10 of the most talked about events happening this weekend in Osaka. If you live in Osaka and have some free time, or if you happen to be visiting Osaka during this week, then I hope at least one of these events will interest you to check it out.


The culture surrounding Spring in Japan

Before we go to the list of events this weekend, let me share with you a little trivia regarding spring in Japan.

In Japan, spring is the season of “goodbyes and new encounters”. This is said because the school year ends in March; in other words, it is graduation season. It is sad to say goodbye, but it is also a season of hope and new challenges. In April, students will start the new year and people who freshly graduated from the university will start their new jobs.

Spring is also the season of flowers. The coldness of winter will fade away as the warmth of spring will come along with the colorful flowers and events related to this. This can be said especially about cherry blossoms. Sakura-related events will be held all across the country, and Osaka is no exception.

Spring is also a season with many traditional days such as Hinamatsuri (ひな祭り) and Shunbun no Hi (春分の日) in march as well as Golden Week which includes Showa no Hi (昭和の日), Constitution Day (憲法記念日), Greenery Day (みどりの日), and Children’s Day (こどもの日).

Here are some articles about things to do during spring in Japan.

▶Spring in Japan: 10 Best Things to Do in 2023
▶10 Best Things to Do in Tokyo in Spring
▶10 Best Things to Do in Kyoto in Spring
▶10 Best Things to Do in Osaka in Spring

Ok, now that you know a little bit about spring-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Osaka this weekend (April 15 & 16, 2023).

1. “Mickey & Friends” OH MY CAFE (Osaka)

Mickey & Friends OH MY CAFE (Osaka)
ⒸDisney

Event Period: March 16 to April 23, 2023

Location: Collabo_Index SHINSAIBASHI (former: OH MY CAFE OSAKA)

Official Website: https://mf-retro.ohmycafe.jp/information/osaka/

2. 10th Curry EXPO in Expo Park

10th Curry EXPO in Expo Park
©2023 CITY LIFE NEW Co., Ltd. ALLRIGHT RESERVED.

Event Period: First: April 15 and 16, 2023 / Second: April 22 and 23, 2023

Location: East Square

Official Website: https://curryexpo.com/

3. Spring Harvest

Spring harvest
Copyright © harvestnooka. All Rights Reserved.

Event Period: March 4 to May 28, 2023

Location: Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill

Official Website: https://farm.or.jp/event/10906

4. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Magical Creatures Encounter

Magical Creatures Encounter at Universal Studio Japan
TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

Event Period: March 17 to December 31, 2023

Location: Universal Studio Japan

Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp/events/the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/magical-creatures-2023

5. Naked City Light Fantasia

© 2023 NAKED, INC.

Event Period: January 13 to May 28, 2023

Location: Harukas 300 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 545-0052

Official Website: https://naked.co.jp/works/17500/

6. Poppy Fair ~ Approximately 320,000 poppies spread across the hills of flowers ~

Poppy Fair
Copyright (C) 2014 大阪府日本万国博覧会記念公園事務所 All Rights Reserved.

Event Period: April 1 to May 7, 2023

Location: Natural and Cultural Gardens Hana no Oka

Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/57249/

7. Sutopuri ARENA TOUR 2023 “Here We Go!!”

Sutopuri ARENA TOUR 2023
Copyright © STPR Inc. © CAM, Inc.

Event Period: April 15 and 16, 2023

Location: Osaka Castle Hall

Official Website: https://strawberryprince.stpr.com/p/events/734599519223678025

8. Special Exhibition “Poison”

Copyright © Kansai Television Co. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Event Period: March 18 to May 28, 2023

Location: Osaka City Museum of Natural History Nature Hall

Official Website: https://www.ktv.jp/event/dokuten/

9. Osaka Bay Tower Okyu Sweets Collection PRINCESS & PRINCE

COPYRIGHT © OSAKA BAY TOWER. ALL RIGHT RESERVED

Event Period: March 1 to May 14, 2023

Location: Osaka Bay Tower SKY BUFFET 51

Official Website: https://baytower.jp/shopnews/sweets-collection-princess-prince/

10. Hokkaido Spring Products Fair

Hokkaido Spring Products Fair
© HANKYU HANSHIN DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. All Rights Reserved.

Event Period: April 5 to 17, 2023

Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store’ (9F Event Hall, SHUKUSAI Plaza)

Official Website: https://website.hankyu-dept.co.jp/fl/english/honten/news/


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I hope you enjoyed this article about events in Osaka this weekend. As I previously mentioned, it can be difficult to keep track of every festival, exhibition, and other event happening in Osaka, so hopefully, this article serves as a reference for you to find things to do in Osaka.

There’s also an article about events in Osaka during the week. Check out the link below!

▶Event List in Osaka This Week (April 10 to 16, 2023).

And if you want more information about things to do in Osaka and nearby areas, be sure to check out our other related articles from the links below!

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