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The ‘beer garden’ at Expo 2025 is extending its evening opening hours
The Osaka Expo’s coolest spot for a cold one under the night sky will be open for an additional 30 minutes from late July
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Art
This thought-provoking Osaka exhibition features 39 hyperrealistic human sculptures
Part of the Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025, ‘Reshaped Reality’ also offers free guided tours
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Japan Day lights up the Osaka Expo with Misia, mascots and traditional arts
A vibrant celebration of Japanese tradition and innovation drew crowds and dignitaries on July 3
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Umeda is hosting a month-long summer festival with Bon Odori, live music and art
The Umeda Yukata Festival runs throughout July, but don’t miss the street events at Umekita Plaza on July 19 and 20
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The popular Pokémon rooms in Osaka and Kyoto reopen with fun new designs
These group-friendly hotel rooms at Mimaru now feature 100 Pokémon and come with exclusive merchandise to take home
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Enjoy fireworks by Japan’s national pyrotechnic team at this autumn event in Osaka
Osaka Art Fireworks 2025 will synchronise its display to music – early-bird tickets with discount are now on sale
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This sky lantern festival in Osaka is safe for kids and the environment
The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival this weekend is also free to enter, with a bouncy castle, food trucks, karaoke and more
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Osaka Expo 2025 is celebrating 10 million visitors with a commemorative stamp
The limited-edition stamp is available from now until July 15
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3 ways to celebrate Tanabata in Osaka this year
Launch a wish-filled lantern, see colourful streamers or help light up the Okawa river for the Star Festival
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Kyoto Botanical Gardens is now open at night for an immersive multimedia experience
Light Cycles Kyoto offers a captivating new way to see the plant world through a vivid fusion of light and sound
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