If you think you may be in need of some grill power to get you through Golden Week, the Meat Osaka 2026 has you covered. For eight days from April 29, Nagai Park becomes the city’s premier destination for meat lovers, with free admission and a line-up of vendors from across Japan.
After a two-year absence from Osaka, the event returns with an expanded line-up, offering a plethora of top-tier meat dishes from butchers, yakiniku specialists and innovative chefs who’ve developed exclusive menus for the festival. Expect premium wagyu sushi, rare-cut katsu (deep-fried cutlets), Korean-style grilled beef tongue, hearty menchi katsu (deep-fried ground meat patties) and more, served up by vendors from across Japan.
Confirmed participants include World Diner (Hokkaido black wagyu sushi and roast beef with truffle sauce), Tamagawa Butcher Shop (rare beef katsu and secret-blend menchi katsu), Korean BBQ specialist 4si (two styles of grilled tongue), and Ishigaki Island Kitauchi Ranch (premium cuts from its own cattle).
Admission is free and the event is cashless. Food and drinks can be purchased using meal tickets (¥200 or ¥800 per ticket), credit cards as well as QR code and electronic payment methods.
With Nagai Park’s open grounds providing plenty of space to settle in, you can graze at your own pace. The event runs rain or shine, with the opening weekend typically drawing the biggest crowds.
Beyond the food stalls, the Challenge zone offers music performances, sports activities and interactive programmes, making this as much a Golden Week day out as a feasting event.