ATC Hall

This large-scale tasting event made its debut in 2007 and has consistently brought together distilleries, manufacturers, importers and liquor stores from Japan and abroad. At the time of writing, Whisky Festival has confirmed roughly 100 exhibitors for this June’s instalment in Osaka. They include Awano Distillery from Tokushima, Osuzuyama Distillery from Miyazaki, Kizakura Distillery from Hyogo, and Tankyu Distillery from Hokkaido, just to name a few. The event is divided into three sessions, each requiring a separate ticket: Friday June 26, 5pm–7.30pm, and Saturday June 27, 10am–1.30pm and 2.30pm–6pm. Visitors can enjoy whisky and gin tastings – some free, some paid – as well as purchase bottles and merchandise. Moreover, there will be opportunities to interact directly with whisky producers to learn more about one of the world’s most beloved spirits. Tickets are now available online. Admission is limited to guests aged 20 and above.

Studio Ghibli has such an enduring appeal that anything bearing its name is bound to succeed. Ghibli Park is a prime example. This immersive attraction is easily the studio’s crown jewel, as it brings the anime house’s beloved universe and heartfelt storytelling to life. Back in 2022, to coincide with the park’s highly anticipated opening, the ‘Ghibli Park and Ghibli Exhibition’ toured ten venues across Japan, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the park’s concept and creation. The travelling exhibition was a massive hit, drawing approximately 1.7 million visitors at the end of its run in 2025. Now, more than three years after the park’s debut, a new exhibition is set to tour Japan, this time highlighting the park’s current state. The best part is, the new exhibition will kick off in Osaka this July before travelling to other prefectures. This new Ghibli Park Exhibition will have 'play' as its theme, with a majority of the showcases designed to be interactive and experiential. One key exhibit is the Mini Ghibli Park, where all five zones of the Aichi attraction are recreated as a board game experience. The squares on the floor are styled after Ghibli Park posters, and there will be plenty of games and photo opportunities. Moreover, visitors get to enjoy two of Ghibli Park's most popular features here in Osaka. One is the revised and expanded edition of the 'Delicious! Animating Memorable Meals' exhibition, which explores the important role of food in Ghibli films...