Event List in Osaka This Week / Weekend
The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this week / weekend in Osaka
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Osaka has many fun and interesting places to visit and tourist attractions, such as Osaka Castle, USJ, Kaiyukan, Shinsekai, etc. If you visit Osaka, you will need to stay for a few days to enjoy all the tourist attractions the city has to offer.
However, if you live in Osaka or plan on visiting for a prolonged period, you might run out of popular tourist attractions. If this happens, the next thing you can do is check out events within the city.
Osaka, one of Japan’s largest cities, has many simultaneous events, from art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts to cultural festivals and seasonal food-related events. Because so many things happen at the same time, you might overlook an event you would have liked to check out.
Hopefully, this article may help you avoid exactly that. In this article, I will share 10 of the most talked-about events happening this week 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 enough to check it out.
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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 have recently 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 comes along with the colorful flowers and related events. This can be said especially about cherry blossoms. Sakura-related events will be held nationwide, 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.
▶︎10 Best Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan 2025
▶︎10 Best Places to Visit in Japan in Spring 2025
Now that you know a little bit about winter-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Osaka this week/weekend (March 24 to 30, 2025).
Event List in Osaka This Week
1. Osaka Castle Spring Festival 2025
An annual spring event in Osaka Castle featuring a variety of cultural, sightseeing food events related to the spring season. Visitors can enjoy the cherry blossom viewing day and magical views at nighttime various exhibitions in the museum and food events throughout Osaka Castle Park.
Event Period: March 15 to May 11, 2025
Location: Osaka Castle Park
Official Website: https://www.osakacastlepark.jp/springfes/
2. Gintama 20th Anniversary at Namba Park
The popular TV anime Gintama will hold an exhibition in Namba Osaka in celebration of the 20th anniversary featuring sketches, artworks, and original photos of the characters. Exclusive memorabilia and limited edition items are also available to purchase.
Event Period: March 1 to 30, 2025
Location: Namba Park Museum
Official Website: https://nambaparks.com/museum/common/child/exhibition#exhibi_10
3. Minnie & Daisy Cafe (Osaka)
The two well-known Disney characters, Minnie and Daisy, will be holding an event in Osaka the “Minnie and Daisy Cafe” which will run until the end of March.
Event Period: February 28 to March 30, 2025
Location: BOX cafe&space HEP FIVE store
Official Website: https://kawaii.ohmycafe.jp/information/osaka/
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8 minutes walk from Umeda Station. |
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4. Flowering Illumination at Hirakata Park
An annual and anticipated event held in Hirakata Park from autumn through winter season. It features colorful flower illumination throughout the park. Various light-up designs and illumination can be enjoyed by the whole family and friends feels like in a fantasy world. One of the best places to spend this coming holiday season.
Event Period: November 2, 2024, to April 6, 2025
Location: Hirakata Park
Official Website: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/illumination/
<<Book Hirakata Park Admission Ticket online here!!>>
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13 minutes walk from Hirakata-Koen Station. |
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5. NAKED CityLight Fantasia Osaka
An annual and popular event during winter featuring visual light and projection mapping of the famous tourist spot in Osaka visitors can enjoy the magical and enchanting light display giving a unique experience to feel like traveling around Osaka.
Event Period: November 13, 2024, to March 31, 2025
Location: Abeno Harukas 300
Official Website: https://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/observatory/index.html
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3 minutes walk from Tennoji Station. |
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6. Universal Easter Celebration 2025
A colorful and ultimate Easter celebration this year, full of entertainment and beautiful decorations throughout the park, featuring eggs and bunnies. There are many fun activities, shows, and parades to enjoy during Easter festivals at the park.
Event Period: March 7 to June 29, 2025
Location: Universal Studios Japan
Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp
<<Book Universal Studio Tickets Online HERE!!>>
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6 minutes walk from Universal City Station. |
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7. TV Anime Dandadan Cafe (Osaka)
A special theme cafe inspired by the TV anime Dandadan, a popular Japanese manga written by Yukinobu Tatsu. Offer special food, desserts, and drinks, as well as exclusive merchandise and collectible items available for a limited time.
Event Period: March 13 to April 13, 2025
Location: BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA 2nd store
Official Website: https://dan2025.th-cafe.jp/
For more information about this event, check the article below!
8. Special Exhibition: 18 Amazing Ukiyo-e Artists
An exhibition by 18 Ukiyo-e artists featuring a popular collection of art masterpieces and other paintings shown for the first time in the museum including the famous Kitagawa Utamaro the portraits of the beautiful women and Katsushika Hokusai one of the well-known art of the Edo Period.
Event Period: February 18 to July 13, 2025
Location: Osaka Ukiyo-e Museum
Official Website: https://osaka-ukiyoe-museum.com/index.html
9. Sakura EXPO 2025
The Sakura Expo in Osaka is an annual event for cherry blossom viewing and is selected as one of the best spots in Japan for cherry blossom viewing. With almost 5,500 trees and 12 varieties are in full bloom across the park.
Event Period: March 20 to April 6, 2025
Location: EXPO Commemorative Park
Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/69059/
10. Osaka Expo and Showa Retro Playback 1970: EXPO’70 Pavilion Special Exhibition
In the celebration of the 55th anniversary of Expo 70,’ a special exhibition will be held at the Expo Commemorative Park the “Expo 70′ Pavilion Playback 1970: Osaka Expo and Showa Retro” featuring an exhibition of the original artworks and objects from the 1970 Osaka Expo.
Event Period: March 22 to August 3, 2025
Location: Expo 70′ Pavilion
Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/69216/
Weekend Events
1. Hankyu Umeda FRANCE Fair 2025
An annual event featuring French culture with their traditional goods, local foods, and some activities allowing the visitor to feel and enjoy the atmosphere in France.
Event Period: March 19 to 31, 2025
Location: Hankyu Umeda Gallery Event Hall
Official Website: https://website.hankyu-dept.co.jp/fl/english/honten/news/
2. OSAKA Korea Expo 2025
An event offers a various exhibition, entertainment, seminar, and business featuring South Korea products and services.
Event Period: March 27 to 29, 2025
Location: Intex Osaka, Japan
Official Website: https://en.japan.k-expo.org/main
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Other Events and Things to Do in Osaka
1. Utage Live Show: see “TRAinnovation”
Immerse yourself in the electrifying Utage Live Show at Tempo Harbor Theater in Osaka—simply click here to purchase tickets.
Experience an extraordinary fusion of traditional instruments—taiko drums (including a giant 180 cm drum), shamisen, and more—and modern artistry, plus kabuki-inspired lion dances. Choose from dynamic options like Osaka Night Fusion or Sunday’s Wadaiko Rhythm Quest. With flexible tickets valid for up to 30 days, it’s the perfect way to explore Japanese culture without language barriers. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot now and feel the pulse of authentic Osaka!
2. Osaka Night Fusion: Wagakki Music and Dance
Step into the electrifying world of Osaka Night Fusion at Tempo Harbor Theater—an exhilarating performance where traditional Wagakki instruments blend seamlessly with modern dance, swordplay, and the iconic kabuki lion dance. Click here to purchase tickets.
Created by TRAinnovation, winners of the 2023 Emergenza competition, this dynamic show breathes new life into Japan’s musical heritage with innovative compositions and interactive elements. Guests are invited to participate, making each performance a unique and immersive experience. With flexible tickets valid for up to 30 days, this fusion of past and present is an unmissable cultural spectacle. Book your tickets now and witness the energy of Osaka come alive!
3. Wadaiko Rhythm Quest: Play Taiko Drums
Step into the spotlight with Wadaiko Rhythm Quest at Tempo Harbor Theater—a one-of-a-kind interactive taiko drumming experience where you become the star of the show! Click here to purchase tickets.
As a drummer in the elite TEMPO DRUMS group, you’ve lost all memory of your performance, from the beats to the costume changes. Can you reclaim your rhythm and deliver a world-class debut, live-streamed to audiences worldwide? Guided by the renowned TRAinnovation troupe, this immersive adventure blends storytelling with hands-on drumming, letting you feel the power of traditional Japanese taiko. With flexible tickets valid for 30 days, your drumming journey awaits—book now!
4. Kobe “Monet & Friends Alive” Exhibition
Step into the vibrant world of Monet & Friends Alive in Kobe, an immersive exhibition celebrating 150 years of Impressionism. Click here to purchase tickets. Kobe is not that far away from Osaka, making it also a destination you can easily visit from Osaka.
From January 4 to March 30, 2025, experience the masterpieces of Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, and other Impressionist icons projected on massive screens, accompanied by powerful classical music. This multi-sensory journey brings the beauty of Impressionist art to life through stunning visuals, sound, and even fragrance. Held at KIITO Hall, Design and Creative Center Kobe, this limited-time exhibition offers a unique blend of artistry and technology.
Secure your advance tickets now and immerse yourself in this unforgettable experience!
For more information about things to do in Osaka and Kyoto in 2025, check out the following articles!
▶Best Things to Do in Osaka 2025
▶10 Best Things to Do in Osaka in March 2025
▶10 Best Things to Do in Kyoto in March 2025
▶10 Best Events in Japan in March 2025
▶Best Anime-Related Events in Japan (March 2025)
▶Best Character Cafes in Japan 2025
I hope you enjoyed this article about events in Osaka this week. 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.
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Greetings to all mommies I am a supermom from Philippines. Previously, I worked and lived in Dubai for seven years, until 2015 the year I moved in Japan. Currently, I am happily settled here with my Japanese husband and our 7 months old baby. I could only describe my almost 6 years of living here as a roller coaster ride more so, after I gave birth to my son. Japan had changed me in ways unimaginable. It has influence my lifestyle, my perceptions and beliefs. I was able to witness firsthand the pros and cons of living in the country. From their language, culture and ethnicity, the people, place and in work. Those years were enough to give me quite personal and memorable experiences which I would be more than delighted to share with you.
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