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The best of Osaka culture – art, music, comedy, theatre, film and more

8 things to do in Kitakagaya
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8 things to do in Kitakagaya

Explore one of Osaka’s artsiest ’hoods, where former factories and warehouses are now home to studios and galleries
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Osaka Art & Design 2026
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Osaka Art & Design 2026

Osaka Art & Design 2026 is like a treasure hunt. This four-week-long creative festival features a host of exhibitions, events and activities across the...

The best museums and galleries in Osaka

The National Museum of Art, Osaka
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The National Museum of Art, Osaka

Architecturally one of the most interesting museums in Japan, the National Museum of Art, Osaka is designed by famed architect César Pelli. The...
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
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Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts

Within the boundaries of Tennoji Park, a botanical oasis in the heart of the city, is the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts. The museum’s collection spans...
Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
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Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum

This beautifully serene space on the 27th floor of Osaka’s Umeda Sky Building is dedicated entirely to artist Koji Kinutani, an influential force in...
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

This specialised museum was initially established to house the extensive collection of East Asian ceramics accumulated by the now-defunct Ataka trading...
Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum
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Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum

Nestled in the heart of Dotonbori, this museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of traditional Japanese woodblock printing...
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