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.
The culture surrounding Summer in Japan
Summer is the time of the year when there are the most activities and events, especially outdoor ones. In Japan, Summer festivals are held in many different formats, such as traditional Matsuri, Fireworks festivals, music festivals, etc. Osaka is no exception.
One thing you should keep in mind, though, is that the first two months of Summer are the rainy season. The most significant events will be held after that rainy season, which will take place around mid-July to mid-August.
When it comes to Japanese traditional events, there is Marine Day (海の日) and Japanese Summer Star Festival (七夕) in July, Mountain Day (山の日) in August, and Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) in September. Other than this, Obon (お盆) takes place in either mid-August or mid-July. Obon is a Buddhist festival that welcomes the spirits of your ancestors, and it is one of Japan’s most important holidays.
Here are some articles about things to do during the Summer in Japan.
▶︎10 Best Things to Do in Osaka in Summer
▶︎10 Best Places to Visit in Japan in Summer 2025
Now that you know a little bit about winter-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Osaka this week/weekend (June 30 to July 6, 2025).
Event List in Osaka This Week
1. Detective Conan Cafe (Osaka)
The popular Detective Conan Cafe is back to be held in six cities in Japan, including Osaka, featuring the all-time favorite theme food menus and exclusive merchandise available for a limited time only.
Event Period: April 4 to July 27, 2025
Location: BOX cafe&space HEP FIVE store (MAP)
Official Website: https://conan-cafe.jp/information/osaka/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶Detective Conan Cafe in Japan 2025 Spring
2. Osaka Light Festival 2025 “Special EXPO Lightning”
In celebration of EXPO Osaka, the Festival of the Lights in Osaka 2025 will feature a special lighting and illumination in the streets of Midosuji, Nakanoshima, and in front of Osaka City Hall.
Event Period: April 9 to December 31, 2025
Location: Midosuji / Osaka City Hall
Official Website: https://www.hikari-kyoen.com/
3. Jujutsu Kaisen x Sanrio Characters Cafe (Osaka)
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The popular Japanese TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen to collaborating with Sanrio Characters Cafe to offer a themed food and drinks menu inspired by the characters available for a limited time.
Event Period: June 12 to July 13, 2025
Location: BOX Cafe and Space KITTE Osaka 2nd store (MAP)
Official Website: https://jujutsu-sanrio-cafe.theme-cafe.jp/information/osaka/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶ Jujutsu Kaisen x Sanrio Collaboration Cafe
4. No Limit! Cool Summer 2025
An annual summer event held in Universal Studios Japan to enjoy your summer with family and friends. There are many exciting rides and refreshing attractions, and adventures to make your summer special.
Event Period: July 1 to August 31, 2025
Location: Universal Studios Japan (MAP)
Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp/events/summer-2025/no-limit-cool-summer-2025
More info: No Limit! Cool Summer 2025
5. 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 beautiful women, and Katsushika Hokusai, one of the well-known artists of the Edo Period.
Event Period: February 18 to July 13, 2025
Location: Osaka Ukiyo-e Museum (MAP)
Official Website: https://osaka-ukiyoe-museum.com/index.html
6. Disney Cafe Aladdin (Osaka)
The Disney Aladdin character held a Cafe available for a limited time featuring a themed character menu and merchandise inspired by the characters.
Event Period: June 13 to July 21, 2025
Location: Collabo_Index Shinsaibashi (MAP)
Official Website: https://lamp.ohmycafe.jp/information/osaka/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
7. 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 (MAP)
Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/69216/
8. Umeda Hankyu Beer Garden 2025
The annual beer garden in Umeda Hakyu main store is being held from the 21st of May to the 13th of October. Here you can enjoy various beers and the gourmet food they also offer, an option BBQ plan to enjoy with the whole family and friends. Other beverages are also offered, alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Event Period: May 21 to October 13, 2025
Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store 13th Floor Rooftop Plaza (MAP)
Official Website: https://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/index.html
9. The 19th Umeda Tanabata Festival
An annual traditional event in Umeda featuring the decoration of the Sendai Tanabata around Umeda City, various tanabata displays and decorations, along with a variety of activities held in different locations.
Event Period: June 1 to August 8, 2025
Location: Shin Umeda City (MAP)
Official Website: https://www.skybldg.co.jp/new/2386.html
10. Tenshiba Ina Tanabata
An annual Tanabata event is held in Ten-shiba, Osaka, where you can bring your kids and enjoy the Tanabata event and activities.
Event Period: June 27 to July 7, 2025
Location: Ten-Shiba, Tennoji Park (MAP)
Official Website: https://www.tennoji-park.jp/
Weekend Events
1. Hirakata Tanabata Lantern Festival
A Tanabata Lantern event is held in Hirakata Park.
Event Period: July 5 and 6, 2025
Location: Hirakata Park (MAP)
Official Website: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/topics/2025-lantern-fes/
2. Early Morning Lotus Viewing
An annual flower event in Expo Park, Osaka, is its Lotus season, the Japanese Garden Lotus Pond, which holds the early morning Lotus viewing event, enjoy the beautiful bloom of Lotus.
Event Period: June 27, 28, 29 / July 4, 5, 6, 2025
Location: Japanese Garden Lotus Pond at Expo Park
Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/70747/
3. Harvest Hill Tanabata Event
The Harvest Hill in Osaka will hold a Tanabata event at the park, full of fun activities to enjoy with your kids. Pens and paper strips will be provided at the event.
Event Period: June 21 to July 7, 2025
Location: Harvest Hill
Official Website: https://farm.or.jp/
Other Events and Things to Do in Osaka
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 June 2025
▶10 Best Things to Do in Kyoto in June 2025
▶10 Best Events in Japan in June 2025
▶Best Anime-Related Events in Japan (June 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.
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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