Event List in Osaka This Weekend (May 20 & 21, 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 (May 20 & 21, 2023).

1. Outdoor Park

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Event Period: May 20 and 21, 2023

Location: Expo 70 Commemorative Park

Official Website: https://outdoorpark.jp/

2. WORLD Tea FESTIVAL 2023

© HANKYU HANSHIN DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. All Rights Reserved.

Event Period: May 17 to 22, 2023

Location: 9F SHUKUSAI Plaza, Hankyu Umeda Gallery, Art Stage

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

3. Spring Harvest

Spring harvest
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Event Period: March 4 to May 28, 2023

Location: Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill

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

4. “Toy Story” OH MY CAFE

Toys Story Oh my Cafe
ⒸDisney/Pixar

Event Period: April 27 to June 18, 2023

Location: Collabo_Index SHINSAIBASHI

Official Website: https://toyroom.ohmycafe.jp/

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. Meat Fes Lunch and Dinner

Meat Fes lunch and dinner
© KINTETSU MIYAKO HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Event Period: May 1 to June 30

Location: Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel 19th floor live kitchen “COOKA”

Official Website: https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/osaka-m-miyako/restaurant/cooka/menu/19862/

7. The Melon Afternoon Tea Set

Copyright© Hotel Nikko Osaka Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Event Period: May 1 to June 30, 2023

Location: Hotel Nikko Osaka tea lounge “Fountain” (1st floor)

Official Website: https://www.hno.co.jp/restaurant/fountain/afternoon-teaset-melon.html

8. EXPO’70 Commemorative Park Spring Rose Festa

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Event Period: May 6 to June 4, 2023

Location: Rose Garden of Peace

Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/57937/

9. THE ROOFTOP BBQ

©Operation Factory,inc.

Event Period: April 1 to late September

Location: Namba Parks Towers

Official Website: https://www.opefac.com/restaurant/n_therooftopbbq/

10. “R” RIVERSIDE GRILL & BEER GARDEN

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Event Period: March 11 to December 25, 2023

Location: Nakanoshima Park

Official Website: https://nakanoshima.beergardens.jp/


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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 (May 15 to 21, 2023)

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