Theatre
This one-off taiko show in Osaka features the world-famous Kodo drumming ensemble
Fans of the dynamic taiko drumming, you won’t want to miss this rare performance at Sophia Sakai Hall in Sakai City, Osaka prefecture
Culture
The best of Osaka culture – art, music, comedy, theatre, film and more
Art
8 best art exhibitions showing in Osaka right now
The most exciting art shows and exhibitions at Osaka's top museums and galleries – from Kenji Yanobe to Yayoi Kusama and more
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4 authentic made-in-Osaka crafts that make perfect gifts and souvenirs
Looking for a cool souvenir? Forget the tourist tat and seek out these artisanal homeware and decor unique to Osaka
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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
Things to do
The 15 best museums in Osaka
These outstanding museums let you revisit the city’s rich history, taste fine whisky and explore world culture
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Art
Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Exhibition and Sale
You can marvel at the colourful world of ukiyo-e at this limited-time exhibition and sale, held in the third-floor event space at Daimaru Umeda...
Art
Yasumasa Morimura: A Bout de Souffle
A conceptual photographer, filmmaker and visual artist, Morimura is best known for appropriating iconic Western paintings...
Art
Koide Narashige: In Pursuit of Oil Painting for the Japanese
Osaka-born Koide Narashige was a pioneering figure in Western-style Japanese painting, and this comprehensive exhibition at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art marks...
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Yayoi Kusama: Infinity – Selected Works From The Collection
The clear highlight of this exhibition is the Infinity Room, which transforms her repetitive motifs into a physical, immersive experience
Art
Open Storage 2025 Kenji Yanobe Luca: The Landing
After a series of high-profile exhibitions at Tokyo’s Ginza Six and Saitama’s Hyper Museum Hanno, Kenji Yanobe is bringing his signature...
The best museums and galleries in 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Art
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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