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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
The 15 best museums in Osaka
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The 15 best museums in Osaka

These outstanding museums let you revisit the city’s rich history, taste fine whisky and explore world culture  
Out on the town with Velma Belle
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Out on the town with Velma Belle

The drag performer guides you through some of their favourite spots in the city
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Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys
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Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys

World-renowned luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is charting its rich history and unveiling its storied archives in a milestone exhibition that coincides with...

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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