Event List in Osaka This Weekend (May 20 & 21, 2023)
The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this weekend in Osaka

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

Event Period: May 20 and 21, 2023
Location: Expo 70 Commemorative Park
Official Website: https://outdoorpark.jp/
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12 minutes walk from Bampakukinenkoen Station. |
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2. WORLD Tea FESTIVAL 2023

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/
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2 minute walk from Umeda Station. |
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3. Spring Harvest

Event Period: March 4 to May 28, 2023
Location: Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill
Official Website: https://farm.or.jp/event/10906
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7 minutes walk from Miikedaiminami (Bus) |
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4. “Toy Story” OH MY CAFE

Event Period: April 27 to June 18, 2023
Location: Collabo_Index SHINSAIBASHI
Official Website: https://toyroom.ohmycafe.jp/
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2 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station. |
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5. Naked City Light Fantasia

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/
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4 minutes walk from Abeno Station. |
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6. Meat Fes Lunch and Dinner

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/
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1 minute walk from Tennoji Station. |
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7. The Melon Afternoon Tea Set

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
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1 minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. |
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8. EXPO’70 Commemorative Park Spring Rose Festa

Event Period: May 6 to June 4, 2023
Location: Rose Garden of Peace
Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/57937/
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12 minutes walk from Bampakukinenkoen Station. |
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9. THE ROOFTOP BBQ

Event Period: April 1 to late September
Location: Namba Parks Towers
Official Website: https://www.opefac.com/restaurant/n_therooftopbbq/
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2 minutes walk from Namba Station. |
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10. “R” RIVERSIDE GRILL & BEER GARDEN

Event Period: March 11 to December 25, 2023
Location: Nakanoshima Park
Official Website: https://nakanoshima.beergardens.jp/
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1 minute walk from Kitahama Station. |
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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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