Things to do
Osaka named Asia’s most liveable city for the second year running
The Kansai city ranked seventh globally on the well-regarded annual index – and beat out Tokyo once again
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Things to do
Enjoy Osaka’s Kishiwada Danjiri Festival stress-free with paid seating
Skip the crowds and the waiting – get the best views of the thrilling procession this September with seats from ¥3,300
Things to do
Umeda is hosting a summer festival with Bon Odori and live music this month
Umeda Yukata Festival runs for three weeks in July, but don’t miss the street party at Umekita Plaza on July 10 and 11
Film
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ lands in Osaka in 4K and with English subtitles
The digitally remastered Studio Ghibli classic is only here for two weeks
Restaurants
Two dessert pop-ups are coming to Time Out Market Osaka this July
The Westin Osaka and Canelé To are bringing summer sweets and pastries to the food hall at Grand Green Osaka in Umeda
Restaurants
Osaka’s Derailleur Brew Works opens its first new Osaka bar in eight years
The acclaimed, progressive-minded microbrewery is setting up a new Stand Umineko location in Dotonbori
Travel
Tokaido Shinkansen to trial overnight Tokyo-Osaka train this August
The overnight Tokaido Lumiere Express arrives at Kyoto and Shin-Osaka the next morning, helping you save on hotels
Theatre
Osaka is getting an iconic Cirque du Soleil show in August 2027
World-famous circus troupe brings Kooza back to Japan after 16 years to celebrate the jaw-dropping show's 20th anniversary
Things to do
The hydrangeas on Mt Ikoma are now in full bloom – here’s the best way to see them
Weekend plans, sorted: one of Osaka’s most picturesque flower-viewing spots has reached peak hydrangea
Restaurants
Time Out Market Osaka is adding 4 new kitchens this June
Classic takoyaki, exclusive monthly specials, Thai street eats and Korean comfort food, all coming soon to the city’s hottest food and cultural market
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