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The National Museum of Art, Osaka and the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka have launched Collections in Nakanoshima (NMAO–NAKKA), a new partnership to showcase the Nakanoshima area's cultural appeal. Its first initiative brings together works by Atsuko Tanaka from both museums' collections, on view through November 3.
The Familiar of Zero 20th Anniversary Exhibition, marking 20 years since the TV anime's broadcast, comes to Rakubasu Hall at Abeno and in Osaka from October 24 to November 15, 2026, following its Tokyo run, featuring a life-size Louise figure, a full-scale Derflinger, over 100 illustrations, and new merchandise such as an art book, a cushion, and acrylic panels.
Hakujuji (HAKUJUJI), the long-established Japanese-and-Western confectionery based in Okayama, is opening its first pop-up shop at Hanshin Umeda Main Store from September 2. The shop brings the brand's signature waffle, along with the summer-limited Kogen Bussé and a newly repackaged pie series.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Hilton Osaka is launching an original private cask whisky bottled from a single selected cask of single malt "Sakurao," available in limited quantities at the hotel's restaurants and cafe & bar, alongside a matching original cocktail.
The NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT Executive Committee will hold the "NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT" candlelight event across the West Umeda area of Osaka's Kita Ward on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, marking the 21st year of the biannual candle-lighting tradition with a candle-lined corridor, handmade lanterns, and a large-scale installation by CANDLE JUNE.
From October 1 to October 31, 2026, Café Belle at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving a Halloween lineup of seven new sweets and breads, including a purple mont blanc inspired by the yokai "Karakasa Obake" and a coffin-shaped mushroom quiche, alongside two returning favorites.
On September 1, 2026, Sushi Koki opens in Osaka's Shinsaibashi, offering a 15-course menu for ¥4,400 (tax included). Chef Koki Koyama, who trained at a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, brings French technique and precision to traditional sushi craftsmanship.
A "Witch Hat Atelier" POP UP STORE in Loft is touring six Loft stores across Japan from September through December 2026, offering original advance-sale goods and a randomly gifted mini bromide with every purchase of ¥2,000 or more.
From September 14 to 27, 2026, Bar19 on the top floor of Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station serves "MOON LIGHT VEIL," a full-moon-inspired cocktail and the third installment in the hotel's autumn moon-viewing lineup, for 2,000 yen per glass.
From October 1 through November 30, 2026, W Osaka's MIXup restaurant serves an autumn-themed afternoon tea created with Osaka patisserie Seiichiro,NISHIZONO, featuring chestnut, fig, and cassis sweets alongside savory dishes with truffle butter and foie gras.
Starting September 1, 2026, we♡donuts is introducing two new lemon doughnuts — Melting Lemon Cream and Lemon Custard Brûlée — bringing a refreshing citrus treat to select stores just as the last of summer's heat lingers.
From September 9 to 22, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 7th-floor Koto Koto Stage 71 hosts WOVEN TIME for Your Own Room, an art event that reframes art as a device for renewing oneself, featuring work from four artists working in dyeing, sculpture, bamboo craft, and terracotta.
From October 28 to November 3, 2026, the BUNGU JOSHI HAKU pop-up returns to Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka, bringing together 55 stationery brands — including 12 making their Umeda debut — with more than 20,000 items to see, touch, and buy.
THE C's SKY DINING, the Italian restaurant on the 17th floor of Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower, is serving the seasonal "THE C's SKY DINING Autumn Buffet 2026" for lunch and dinner from September 1 through November 30, 2026, pairing autumn ingredients with a wine-focused free-flow drink option.
From August 20, 2026, the Hankyu 17-Bangai shopping complex in Umeda, Osaka is running a special exhibition of Takarazuka Revue stage costumes alongside Takarazuka-themed staircase decorations, continuing through March 16, 2027.
From September 1 to 30, 2026, Hard Rock Cafe's Universal CityWalk Osaka location is offering a limited-time menu of five dishes and four drinks in support of "Hard Rock Rising," a global contest to discover and support up-and-coming artists, bands, and DJs, whose Japan finals will also be held at the same restaurant.
From September 1 to October 15, 2026, Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu's 17th-floor restaurant PIC⊛NIKA hosts its first Osaka-mon Umariage dinner fair, pairing three wines from Katashimo Winery with three original pasta dishes made from Osaka-grown ingredients.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka's Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu is serving a Velvet Martini Collection of dessert-inspired martinis from September 1 to October 31, 2026, available nightly from 5:00 PM.
A new kaidan (ghost-story) live show called "THE GHOST LOUNGE" debuts at B.B.S. Event Dining inside Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay on September 11 and 25, 2026, with background video that shifts alongside the storytellers' narration. Tickets are ¥3,500 with one drink included, and each of the two nightly sessions features a different lineup of stories.
Anya Hindmarch brings its homeware and lifestyle collection "ANYA LIFE" to Hankyu for the first time, opening a limited-time shop at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from September 2 to 8, 2026, with ceramics, fragrance, and nylon pouches featuring the brand's signature "Eyes" motif.
From August 26 to September 22, 2026, Hankyu Men's Osaka and Hankyu Men's Tokyo host the AW 2026 "HUMOUR NATURE" season promotion, featuring a Japan-born culture market and a lineup of pop-up stores from noteworthy brands.
From August 26 to September 22, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 5th and 6th floor HANKYU LUXURY area marks the start of the 2026-27 autumn/winter season under the theme "TIME IS BEAUTIFUL," with pop-ups from Giorgio Armani, Zenith, Fendi, and Tod's, special nail and personal color events, and a wide lineup of new fall fashion, jewelry, and watches.
KITTE Osaka holds "Kai Minori's Beloved Local Bread Tour" from September 2 to 30, 2026, bringing together 53 kinds of jimoto pan (local bread) from 12 bakeries nationwide, curated by writer Kai Minori, who visits the venue in person on September 2.
STPR's 2.5D singer idol group Meteorites is holding its fan meeting tour "Youth! Meteorites School Festival - We're Doing Everything We Want to Do -" across six performances in Osaka and Tokyo this November, with the "Stella Nova Fastest Access" ticket window for paid fan club members opening on August 24, 2026.
Tudor's touring sumo-themed pop-up store makes back-to-back stops in Osaka, opening at Shinsaibashi PARCO from August 28 as "Shinsaibashi Basho," then at Osaka Takashimaya from September 9 as "Osaka Takashimaya Basho," with newly shot portraits of four top-division sumo wrestlers alongside Tudor's iconic staple models.
The Westin Osaka's Lobby Lounge is serving a grape-themed "Grape Afternoon Tea — Tea Time in the Autumn Forest" from September 1 to November 7, 2026, followed by a limited Shine Muscat Moon-Viewing Parfait from September 7, available in only 10 servings a day.
From August 25 (September 1 for XEX WEST), XEX's four restaurants in Tokyo and Osaka are serving the "XEX Autumn Buffet 2026," a limited-time lunch buffet with all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat grapes alongside seasonal Italian dishes and desserts.
New merchandise for the 18TRIP × SWEETS PARADISE Collaboration Cafe, including Acrylic Figure Stands and Trading Acrylic Glass Charms, goes on sale from September 2, 2026 at five Sweets Paradise locations in Shinjuku, Nagoya, Tennoji, Machida, and Hiroshima, as well as online.
From September 2 to 8, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 4th floor Kotokoto Stage 41 hosts "Just enough, always me.", a fall fashion event featuring RIELLE RICHE, mallow blue, SY UNITED ARROWS, and quūi, with brands making their Hankyu and Kansai debuts.
Hotel Universal Port in Osaka hosts a Halloween Fair from September 10 to November 8, 2026, featuring a dinner buffet, seasonal sweets and cocktails, and an in-room Halloween party set accommodation plan.
The four-member YouTube creator group inc stars in Inku in Wonderland, a new tower-hopping puzzle-solving event that visits Umeda Sky Building this September and Tokyo Tower this October and November, complete with collaboration merchandise, drinks, and sweets.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" hosts a Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet from October 9 to November 30, 2026, celebrating both Pompompurin's 30th anniversary and the hotel's 40th anniversary with character-inspired cakes, drinks, and savory dishes.
From September 1 to November 12, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka's Italian restaurant Splendido will host the Stars of Autumn afternoon buffet and the Flavor of Autumn lunch buffet, featuring seasonal chestnuts, pumpkin, grapes, and pears.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, BEAMS is holding "BEAMS 50 Festival," a two-day summer festival planned by its western Japan staff, at GRAND GREEN OSAKA's Rohto Heart Square Umekita on September 11 and 12, 2026, with a yagura stage, festival games, food and retail booths, and an after-party at Time Out Market Osaka.
CANDEO HOTELS OSAKA HIRAKATA is offering four stay plans tied to the 5th Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival on September 20, 2026, including two new options — a private Sky Spa reservation and a fireworks dinner in its panoramic-view restaurant. Bookings open on the hotel's official website from 12:00 PM on August 28.
Activewear brand CRONOS is opening its first store in Osaka's Shinsaibashisuji shopping street on September 12, 2026, one of its largest locations yet, alongside a limited-edition bicolor collection available only there.
The Naritaya family's first joint national kabuki tour, The Road to Tradition, opened on August 21, 2026 at Kanazawa Kagekiza Theater, featuring an all-premiere program across 11 performances at 6 venues nationwide through August 30.
Ishida-gumi's Baroque-themed concerts at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall sold out this August, and the string ensemble now turns to a 360-degree stage at Osaka Castle Hall on October 11, 2026, with rear side seats still on sale.
Select Animate stores are holding a "TV Anime KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION x Gawako Animate Fair" from November 14 to 29, 2026, with new black-coordinate illustrations by Gawako, a wide lineup of merchandise available for advance sale, and purchase bonuses.
LA VIE 1923, set inside Osaka's historic red brick warehouse, is offering "AKARENGA SUMMER GRILL & FREE FLOW," a summer-only dinner pairing seasonal French dishes and BBQ-style grilled meats with a 90-minute free flow of wine, beer, cocktails, and highballs, from August through October 31, 2026.
Starting September 4, 2026, merchandise from the MILKY☆SUBWAY THE GALACTIC LIMITED EXPRESS x Yokohama Marine Tower event goes on sale at 14 select Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including newly drawn illustrations by Takeuchi Ryosuke and a new Trading Hologram Clear Sticker.
From August 29 to 30, 2026, PAUL & JOE BEAUTE is holding a two-day-only event at its Tennoji MIO store, inviting visitors to choose tint colors and accessories that fit today's mood, with a limited mini tote bag gift for purchases of ¥8,800 or more while supplies last.
From September 11 to 13, 2026, Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka's Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu will offer a three-day-only French course crafted by Chef Minoru Asada, using Osaka's Kawachi duck, sweet Pure White corn, and autumn persimmons and figs to capture the shift from summer into fall in every dish.
St. Regis Hotel Osaka and traditional Japanese confectioner Taneya mark their fourth collaboration with "St. Regis Afternoon Tea with TANEYA," served at St. Regis Bar from September 1 to November 15, 2026, with a menu built around the flavors of autumn.
Kuchu Teien Observatory at Umeda Sky Building, 173 meters above Osaka, is currently hosting Sky Sunflower Garden through August 31, with a sunflower-framed photo spot, a limited-time parfait and soda float at cafe SKY 40, and a same-day summer Heart Lock design.
Net Cafe DiCE is holding a collaboration with TV anime The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2 at its Ikebukuro, Namba Dotonbori, and Yokohama Isezakicho locations from September 4 to October 4, 2026, featuring original drinks, newly drawn illustration goods, and bonus giveaways.
CHOCOLATIER PALET D'OR launches a second Autumn Customize Parfait and a new Coffret Mariage chocolate box from September 4, 2026, combining house-made chocolate with seasonal chestnut, sweet potato, grape, and pear.
From August 26 to October 6, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 8th floor Living Goods section hosts the "Better Sleep, Better Life" event, offering the latest mattresses, an AI-equipped smart bed, sleep devices, and bed yoga sessions to help visitors build a comfortable sleep environment and ease the fatigue of this summer's heat.
From August 26 to September 1, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 8th floor Promotion Space 81 gathers six brands spanning amphibious wear, fine jewelry, and hats, including a brand making its first appearance in Kansai and a popular collaboration jewelry line rarely available to try on in person.
La Maison SHIROKANE, a Western confectionery shop in Tokyo's Shirokane, introduces its autumn/winter collection of seasonal chocolat sand flavors, tablet chocolates, an apple and chestnut tart, and limited-edition baked sweets, arriving nationwide on September 7.
On August 22, 2026, Oden Sumiyoshi Shinsaibashi in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district holds its popular annual sake pairing event, pairing a nine-course oden meal with rare, hard-to-find sake gathered from breweries across Japan, across two seatings for ¥15,000 per person.
A DJ-themed collaboration cafe based on the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS opens at Share CAFE locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya from October 24, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and original merchandise.
Shiroi Kumo Kita-Senri, a shaved ice specialty shop in Suita, Osaka, has started selling a new Kajitsu Mitsu-Gori series that pairs smooth pure ice with rich fruit nectar, featuring flavors such as Arakawa peach, mango, and Amaou strawberry for a limited time this summer.
Sirotan, the harp seal character getting a TV anime this October, is opening its first flagship store in western Japan at LUCUA SOUTH in Osaka this November, with pre-opening promotions including a photo spot running through early September and a character greeting event in August.
Universal Studios Japan unveils Back to Hogwarts food and merchandise at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including a 25th-anniversary Butterbeer mug from September 1, plus collectible pouches and a stained-glass sun catcher from September 9, alongside house-themed apparel.
On September 21, 2026, WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka hosts WONDER GROOVE vol.1, a new music event featuring rapper Rude-α and RHYMESTER's DJ JIN, alongside guest artists Jr.SANTA and HEAD BAD, DJs DJ SOU and DJ KIBI, and sound crew GHETTO GROW and RUDE GYAL NENE.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Bar19 on the top floor of Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is serving MARRON TREAT, a chestnut-themed high tea running from appetizers to dessert, paired with free-flow drinks including Veuve Clicquot and original cocktails.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel's 19th-floor LOUNGE PLUS presents a Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc parfait from September 1 to November 30, 2026, spotlighting a different chestnut-growing region each month. M-Boutique also offers three takeaway chestnut sweets, including a Mont Blanc tart, a Marron Opera, and a Choux Mont Blanc, for a limited time.
On November 11, 2026, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel's 57th-floor Japanese restaurant "ZK" will hold a one-day chef event where Head Chef Masashi Takemura prepares a ¥12,000 autumn lunch course with knife work performed in front of guests, high above the city; reservations open August 19, 2026.
Assouline, a Paris-founded luxury brand built around the theme of culture, opens on Wednesday, August 19, at the HANKYU LUXURY International Boutiques on the 6th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay serves a Shine Muscat-filled "Muscat Mania!" afternoon tea from September 4, then shifts to a Halloween-themed "Muscat & Marron" edition with chestnut and pumpkin sweets from October 23 through November 20, 2026.
Hotel Nikko Osaka's tea lounges and French restaurant Les Celebrites host an Ibaraki Fair from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring limited sweets and drinks made with Ibaraki's chestnuts, Japan's top producer by volume, and dried sweet potatoes, which account for about 90% of national output, plus a one-day tasting seminar on September 24.
SHIBUYA109 Shibuya and SHIBUYA109 Abeno are teaming up with global boy group JO1 for a two-week campaign from September 1 to 15, 2026, featuring newly shot visuals, a collaboration cafe, pop-up stores in five cities, and giveaway campaigns.
From August 17 to October 15, 2026, THE COSMOPOLITAN GRILL BAR TERRACE at Grand Front Osaka is serving a Southeast Asia-themed afternoon tea, the second edition of its "Afternoon Tea Around the World" series, with sweets, savories, and cocktails inspired by Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store is hosting a limited-time shop for "beautiful people," themed "New Classic," at its 1st Floor Promotion Space 12 from August 26 (Wed) to September 1 (Tue), 2026, featuring a new bag lineup that includes a leather bag available for early sale exclusively at the store.
Conrad Osaka is hosting a Peter Pan-inspired "Melon de Green Neverland" sweets buffet featuring around 17 melon desserts and 9 savory dishes, running Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 4 to November 29, 2026.
From August 19 to September 1, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's basement food hall and 12F/13F restaurant street will offer Uma-Kara Gourmet, a lineup of 37 dishes built around bold spice and umami to help shoppers push through the last stretch of summer heat.
From August 19 to 23, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's basement fresh food floor celebrates the 1st anniversary of its monthly "Umeda Marche" with a mock fish auction, a tuna butchering demonstration, and 16 kinds of offerings, including a marché featuring Nofuku agriculture-welfare producers.
Kuzefuku Shoten is teaming up with craft beer maker Yoho Brewing for a free beer and snack pairing event, held at Diamor Osaka on August 22 and MIDORI Nagano on August 23, 2026.
THE GATE HOTEL OSAKA by HULIC's rooftop bar and lounge PEAKS is running a Summer Beer "PERONI" Fair through September 30, 2026, featuring the Italian beer Peroni Nastro Azzurro and a fragrance-infused beer cocktail alongside sweeping views of Osaka from the 28th floor.
To mark Horimiya's 15th anniversary, the Horimiya CAFE "Katagiri High School Cultural Festival" opens in Ikebukuro and Osaka from October 2026, followed by the Horimiya 15th POP UP SHOP touring Tokyo, Fukuoka, Aichi, and Osaka from December.
A collaboration campaign between the anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE and Rascal the Raccoon kicks off September 5, 2026, bringing newly illustrated merchandise, a pop-up shop, crane game prizes, and novelty drinks to GiGO Sohonten, GiGO Namba Avion, and other GiGO stores.
LUIDA'S BAR in OSAKA, a bar born from a collaboration between Dragon Quest and PASELA RESORTS, has been running as a limited-time shop on the 5th floor of PASELA RESORTS Namba Dotonbori — and thanks to its popularity, it will open as a permanent store in Namba, Osaka on August 25, 2026.
AniTouch OSAKA Namba, an indoor animal petting zoo operated by Izu Shaboten Zoo, will open in Osaka's Namba district in December 2026. It marks the brand's first Kansai location, situated along the historic Ebisubashi-suji shopping street just a minute's walk from Namba Station.
Yurakucho Marui and Namba Marui will host the TV Anime "The Elusive Samurai" Marui POP UP SHOP from August 15, 2026, offering new merchandise such as acrylic stands and mini hanging scrolls featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around spring, summer, fall, and winter.
A pop-up store for the manga "Futari no Kemono" tours five Loft and Miraiya Shoten locations across Japan from September 2026 through February 2027, featuring newly drawn artwork of Shinosaki and Minase along with exclusive merchandise and purchase bonuses.
From August 26 to 31, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 9th floor event space hosts its first-ever "VINTAGE BASE 2026," bringing together vintage specialists in fashion, furniture, and jewelry alongside food and coffee from a New York-born bakery.
Actor and artist Kaoru Mitsumune's solo exhibition "Semi Ningen, Osaka" runs August 26 to September 7, 2026, on the 9th floor Art Stage of Hankyu Umeda Main Store, celebrating the release of Mitsumune's first fully original art book, Semi Ningen, with original artwork, new pieces making their Osaka debut, and original merchandise on display and for sale.
PISTA & TOKYO, a pistachio sweets specialty store, will open a limited-time pop-up at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store from August 19 to September 1, 2026, offering vividly green pistachio sweets including its popular Pistachio Sand and a limited-quantity Sable Sand Pistarche.
From August 7 to September 13, 2026, traditional-craft lifestyle brand Tsugu will hold its first pop-up store in the Kansai region on the food floor of Umeda Tsutaya Bookstore, inside LUCUA ILE in Osaka.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store will host the Shimane edition of its Harukas Nippon Expo from August 26 to September 1, 2026, bringing the prefecture's food, crafts, and culture to every floor, including a gourmet fair, a Club Tourism travel consultation, and a Lafcadio Hearn-themed evening of ghost stories.
A collaboration cafe themed on TV anime "Gintama" opens at and GALLERY's Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya locations from September 9 to October 7, 2026, featuring autumn-themed original artwork, character-inspired menu items, and limited-edition merchandise.
A retrospective celebrating manga artist and character designer Kōsuke Fujishima's 40th debut anniversary opens at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from September 18 and at Namba Marui in Osaka from October 30, 2026, featuring around 100 original manuscripts and color illustrations from across his career.
PHOTO MARCHE By 北村写真機店 in Osaka's Umeda district is hosting a free capsule toy event with no losing draws from August 7 to 16, 2026, where visitors can win a Fujicolor disposable camera, a Shimauma Plus acrylic goods coupon, or an original PHOTO MARCHE keychain.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving an autumn version of its "Night 和sweets" Japanese-style afternoon tea at Japanese Restaurant Uemachi on weekday evenings from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring chestnut, sweet potato, fig, and persimmon sweets alongside creative hand-rolled sushi.
Summer Cool: Cloud Sea Retreat returns to Umekita Park in Grand Green Osaka from August 10 to 27, 2026, bringing back its giant mist display and neuro-music soundscape while adding a mobile vending robot that sells drinks and triggers special effects.
Twelve craft breweries and six food vendors from across Japan will gather at Osaka Bay Tower on September 22 and 23 for MUGI FES Osaka Bay Tower 2026, a craft beer event themed around a toast to the future that also features live entertainment and sustainable initiatives.
A jewel-inspired afternoon tea featuring 8 sweets, savories, and an original mocktail built around Shine Muscat grapes, available September 1 through November 23, 2026 at the hotel's Main Lounge.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store is holding an Instagram giveaway campaign for madeleines from matcha sweets brand MAMIDORI from August 4 to 25, 2026, followed by the "MATCHA LOVERS MARKET" pop-up event from August 16 to 25.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is introducing a new autumn teppanyaki course, Menu Homard Bleu — The Ocean's Blue Diamond, at its restaurant Teppanyaki Mizuki, featuring a whole blue lobster prepared four ways alongside Matsusaka and Ozaki wagyu, available September 1 through November 30, 2026.
A 64-room mid- to long-term stay hotel residence, "unito OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI West," will grand-open in Osaka's Shinsaibashi area in October 2026, featuring a waiting lounge, a kiosk stocked with local specialty items, and a shared kitchen and laundry.
French luxury fashion house AMI PARIS has opened its largest store in Japan on the 2nd floor of Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka, offering a 154-square-meter space stocked with its 2026 fall/winter collection alongside womenswear, menswear, and accessories.
SHAF LLC has launched ringogocco, a new ice cream brand made from whole Iwate-grown apples, debuting with a limited early sale of four variety-specific cups at the Ice Cream World Expo (Aipaku) Osaka venue from August 5 to 17, 2026.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts Tamiya Hobby World 2026 in Osaka from August 12 to 18, 2026, where parents and children can build Mini 4WD cars, wooden dinosaurs, and plastic model kits, then race their creations on a dedicated circuit.
YASUMI LAB OSAKA, a hands-on workshop store where guests sew their own one-of-a-kind plush straps, opened in Shinsaibashi, Osaka on August 1, 2026. The store previously operated as "Y! Y! hands Osaka," offering custom accessory-making experiences.
Cheese sweets specialty store "Cheese is..." will hold a pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's basement Tree Terrace from August 5 to 11, 2026, marking its first appearance in the Kansai region.
From July 29 to August 16, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's basement food floors present "Hankyu Summer Homecoming Gifts," featuring ready-to-serve Obon feasts, cooling sweets, and Hankyu-exclusive treats well suited as gifts for family and friends.
Starting August 1, 2026, Umeda Tsutaya Shoten and Ginza Tsutaya Shoten are holding illustrator Konatsu Tani's solo exhibition "planto," featuring original works inspired by bonsai in ukiyo-e and Japanese paintings, along with art books, goods, and in-store meet-and-greet events.
British lifestyle brand Mulberry joins the Umeda Snoopy Festival at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from August 12 to 25, 2026, with an exclusive PEANUTS collection featuring original Snoopy artwork across 11 made-to-order pieces.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection is offering its "Cool Summer Stay" Pool Entry Ticket & Breakfast Plan through September 30, 2026, giving guests free access to one of western Japan's largest hotel indoor pools alongside a breakfast buffet featuring more than 130 dishes.
Daska & Desiree is bringing its cheese sweets brand "Cheese is..." back for a second round of pop-up stores at five locations nationwide starting August 2026, including its first appearance in the Kansai region at Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai has partnered with the nearby "Noah Dolphin Dome" to open reservations for a stay plan that includes close-up dolphin viewing, alongside an official-site-only option to stay up to 26 hours.
SANKYO opens pre-orders for 14 varieties of e-Fever Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Climax merchandise on its FEVER STORE site from July 28, 2026, alongside pop-up shops in Akihabara, Osaka, and Nagoya running from August 1 to 23.
From August 5 to 25, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Umeda Souq "Ito-ya" floor is holding "Enjoy!! Décopatch 2026 SUMMER," introducing the French paper craft décopatch, with a no-reservation workshop on August 8 and 9 where parents and kids can decorate their own "Osuwari Monkey."
To mark the "Girl with a Pearl Earring" exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, confectionery brand Henri Charpentier and the Mauritshuis have collaborated on a limited original tin assortment of madeleines, matcha petit gâteau, and Hyogo chestnut marron cake, going on sale August 3, 2026.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka has announced a new exhibition, "HOKUSAI," spotlighting the roughly 18-year period when ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai went by the name "Hokusai," running from Saturday, May 22 through Monday, July 19, 2027.
Iyemon Cafe is adding a hojicha dorayaki and a Uji matcha tiramisu to its menu at four locations in Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Umeda, and Shinsaibashi, starting July 29.
A limited-time shop for jewelry brand "JUTIQU," known for sealing pearls and cubic zirconia inside clear resin under the concept "sculpture you wear," opens at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 1st floor Accessory Event from August 5 to 11, featuring its signature Glam series alongside new heart-motif rings and bangles.
Morozoff adds "Tsutenkaku® Sable" to its Take-Home Tsutenkaku® lineup, a new Osaka souvenir combining butter and cocoa sablé cookies, going on sale in stages from August 5, 2026 in three sizes to mark Tsutenkaku's 70th anniversary.
From August 28 to November 1, 2026, Namba Parks' rooftop Parks Garden in Osaka is holding Namba Unkai for the first time, an evening event where mist and lighting fill the garden with a cloud sea nightly from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with free admission throughout.
From August 5 to 11, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 4th floor Koto Koto Stage 42 hosts a limited-time collection from shoe brand nouvelleRobe Oú, featuring comfortable, eco-conscious footwear designed with office style in mind.
RIMOWA's shop in the Bag Gallery on the 2nd floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store reopens on August 5, 2026 with a more spacious layout, a new client care space for on-site repairs, a hot stamping service, and a new Ink Blue color for its Groove leather bag collection.
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Imashirozuka Ancient History Museum in Takatsuki City will host a lecture by Kyoto Tachibana University's Atsushi Kojima on Emperor Keitai's reign as seen from Chikushi, part of the city's annual "Haniwa Day" program.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime 2.5 Dimensional Seduction opens at three Volks stores in Akihabara, Osaka, and Nagoya from August 22 to September 6, 2026, offering early merchandise sales and event purchase bonuses.
TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka is offering an autumn lunch buffet with unlimited dining time from September 5 through November 29, 2026, featuring seasonal mains, pastas, and desserts made with mushrooms, sweet potato, and Pacific saury.
Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. Content Department will hold the TV Anime "The Elusive Samurai" Marui POP UP SHOP at Yurakucho Marui and Namba Marui starting August 15, 2026, featuring new merchandise such as acrylic stands and mini hanging scrolls with newly drawn illustrations of Tokiyuki Hojo dressed for each of the four seasons.
Takatsuki City in Osaka will hold the 57th Takatsuki Matsuri on August 1 and 2, 2026, a summer festival with more than 50 years of history featuring parades, stage performances by around 130 groups, and roughly 100 food stalls and kitchen cars across five venues.
The "Gintama POP UP STORE in LOFT" event runs from August 7 to August 23, 2026, at Ikebukuro LOFT and Umeda LOFT, featuring new merchandise with newly drawn watercolor-style illustrations themed around "Summer Steps."
Starting July 15, 2026, Asagiri Milk's eat-in menu at Hanshin Umeda Main Store grows from one item to five, adding a Milk Shake and a summer-limited Mt. Fuji Cider Float, while its popular soft serve gains a choice of cone or cup and a pancake sandwich for the regular size.
From July 29 to August 18, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 1st-floor Accessory section hosts "ACCESSORY SUMMER GIFT," bringing together store-exclusive silver rings, customizable charms, and lucky-motif accessories from brands including e.m., 4°C, Bijou de M, KAJA BIJOUX, and MILAMORE.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a Chinese Liquor Seminar on September 24, 2026, exploring the charm of Chinese wine centered on Shaoxing wine, paired with an original course crafted by Chinese Restaurant Shisen.
From August 12 to 25, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts the "Umeda Snoopy Festival 2026," gathering Hankyu-exclusive Snoopy goods from around 80 brands alongside limited-edition sweets, a 9th-floor photo-spot venue, and the returning "Snoopy Garden" from Jeju Island, Korea.
Universal Studios Japan has revealed details of "Afterimage," a new attraction joining the 15th-anniversary Halloween Horror Nights this autumn. It's the event's first attraction to carry an R-18 rating and require a signed waiver, delivering extreme psychological horror. The reveal also brings a new 30-second commercial starring Kitamura Takumi and an updated Express Pass lineup with a guaranteed Afterimage pass.
Waldorf Astoria Osaka will open reservations on July 23 for a special overnight stay plan tied to The 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival on October 17, offering an intimate way to enjoy the autumn fireworks from a private, uncrowded setting.
Harvest Hill's popular water play spot, Splash Plaza, is now filled with over 3,500 rubber ducks for summer. Starting in August, the park also opens two hours earlier so visitors can beat the heat.
The Onegai AiPri POP UP SHOP in OIOI brings new character merchandise to Shinjuku Marui Annex and Namba Marui starting July 25, 2026, with a special AiPri card for purchases over 3,000 yen and a prize lottery for Epos Card holders.
From July 20, 10 Soba is expanding its lineup of cold soba served with a rich dipping broth to four tsukesoba dishes, along with a new summer-only corn kakiage, across its Kyoto and Osaka locations.
From July 15, 2026, TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka adds a Naniwa pork croque monsieur and teppan-grilled yaki onigiri, freshly cooked at the live kitchen, to its breakfast buffet on a rotating daily basis.
Osaka confectionery brand Gokan launches "Kyaramoko Uma!!" on August 1, 2026, a dacquoise made with two kinds of almonds, black soybean kinako, and kudzu starch, filled with housemade caramel cream and sold at Entree Marche Shin-Osaka Chuo-guchi inside Shin-Osaka Station.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is hosting the "Minions & Monsters Afternoon Tea" daily from July 24 to September 3, 2026, marking the release of the movie Minions & Monsters. The tropical, character-themed menu features Minion and グーミー-inspired sweets, a movie-logo cookie with a set parfait, and Osaka-style savories at the hotel's Lobby Lounge.
The Osaka Prefectural Flower Cultural Garden in Kawachinagano, Osaka, is expanding its popular Wind Chime Wall and planting sunflowers for summer photo spots, alongside a World Insect Exhibition, a new Carnivorous Plant Laboratory, a Begonia Exhibition, ayu fish catching, and other family events this summer.
Greens Co., Ltd. has opened HOTEL GEOMETIQ Osaka Umeda, an Ascend Collection Hotel, in Osaka's Umeda district on July 16, 2026, bringing Art Deco-inspired design and 132 rooms just a short walk from JR Osaka Station.
From July 11 to September 2, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka is decorating its lobby and floors with tenugui hand towels dyed using Naniwa Hon-zome, a nationally designated traditional Osaka craft, alongside a range of sustainability-minded summer initiatives shared with Hotel Vischio Osaka.
The character crossover event "ICON SUMMIT," which drew more than 20,000 visitors last year, is being held this summer at two locations — JR Omiya Station and Abeno Q's Mall in Osaka — with pop-up shops for Pokémon Peaceful Place, Sylvanian Families, Pompompurin, Ponkickies, and more.
Shinsaibashi PARCO, Daimaru Shinsaibashi, and the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street team up with Walt Disney Japan for the area's first tie-up campaign, Mickey & Friends with YOU@SHINSAIBASHI, running August 8 to 30, 2026, with special goods, an art exhibition, a gashapon campaign, and a new Disney Store.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is accepting lottery entries from July 23 for a one-night stay plan tied to the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival on October 17, 2026, with corner rooms on the 32nd to 38th floors offering panoramic views of the fireworks over Osaka.
From July 22 to 27, 2026, Osaka Takashimaya hosts "Fresh! Fun! HAWAIʻI," a six-day fair bringing around 30 shops of Hawaiian food, fashion, and art to its 7th floor, along with hula shows, live music, and a collaboration stage tied to BS12 Twellv's "Falling in Love with Hawaii."
Uncle Rikuro's Cheesecake marks its 70th anniversary with an expanded reopening of the Plus Store at Daimaru Umeda on July 21, plus a six-day Founding Festival featuring the classic Gunbai Ozeki treat, new sweets, and a look back at the brand's history.
Shimonoseki Shunpanro Abeno, a fugu and seasonal-cuisine restaurant on the 14th floor of Abeno Harukas in Osaka, is serving a new "Summer Menu" built around hamo (pike conger), a classic Osaka summer delicacy, from July through Monday, August 31, 2026.
Korean luxury fragrance brand VERNIÉL is launching in Japan for the first time, with its Inner Perfume and Solid Perfume lines going on early sale at Estnation's Roppongi Hills and Osaka stores starting July 17, 2026.
Nessie Cafe, the collaboration cafe for the hit battle royale game Apex Legends, marks its fifth year by expanding to four cities nationwide — Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Sendai — across six locations, running from August 6 to September 30, 2026.
A pop-up store for "Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026," featuring new "swimsuits and wet hair" themed artwork of five characters, opens at Amiami Akihabara Radio Kaikan, AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, and Gamers Namba from July 31, 2026.
An immersive mystery-solving event based on TV anime Dr. STONE, "Kingdom of Science VS 闇の科学王国," comes to Kyocera Dome Osaka's 9F Sky Hall from August 1 to 16, 2026, with tickets already on sale.
From July 29 to August 11, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Koto Koto Stage 12 hosts "THE BON," a pop-up featuring modern Buddhist altar goods, unique memorial candles and incense, and seasonal gifts for the whole family.
As forecasters call for another scorching summer, Hanshin Umeda Main Store is stocking a wide range of cooling goods, refreshing accessories, and odor-care items to help shoppers get through the season in comfort.
Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026" launches in Hamamatsu on July 24, then tours to Osaka and Chiba through August, pairing live concerts and an exhibition with wide-ranging collaborations with local businesses and the city of Hamamatsu.
Kurofune's QUOLOFUNE LAB. inside the Daimaru Shinsaibashi store is offering a new "ICE LAB" shaved ice topped with a choice of three specialty syrups, alongside a castella milkshake and a retro-style mix juice.
Natural cosmetics brand La CASTA's new concept store, La CASTA Atelier Essential Hankyu Umeda Main Store, opens on July 15, 2026 in the 8th-floor GREEN AGE at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, featuring a nature-inspired interior and a new microscope-based scalp counseling service.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, EXPO2025 Official Cafe Lapoppo Links Umeda in Osaka is holding a one-day-only MYAKU-MYAKU Greeting Event, featuring a special lunch plate, limited-edition merchandise, and a reserved photo session with MYAKU-MYAKU.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka in Nakanoshima is running its "Family-Friendly Gourmet Support" campaign from July 18 to August 31, 2026, offering free kids meals and other perks for children in elementary school or younger at seven in-house restaurants spanning Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine.
AEON Cinema Ayagawa in Kagawa and AEON Cinema Rinku Sennan in Osaka reopen their fully renovated lobbies on July 17, 2026, taking on a space station theme and a movie studio theme respectively, complete with new photo spots, lounge areas, and dining corners for visitors of all ages.
BRILLIANCE+, the jewelry brand run by Dream Fields Inc., is holding a wedding ring custom order event where couples can choose from a full lineup of 8 colors, including 4 limited colors such as Steel Gold and Olive Gold, exclusively at its Ginza, Osaka, and Nagoya showrooms from July 17 through October 25, 2026.
Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli brings its new pre-collection, "Capsule Primavera," to Hankyu Umeda Main Store's HANKYU LUXURY floor from July 22 to August 4, 2026, alongside a tie-in with the store's summer children's program "HANKYU Kids College" featuring an Andersen's Fairy Tales giveaway.
Marking the 10th anniversary of the TV anime, the Bungo Stray Dogs ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION will be held in Tokyo from July 31 and in Osaka from October 2, 2026, showcasing the art and design behind the series alongside exclusive commemorative merchandise.
The 5th Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Expo Commemoration Park in Suita, Osaka, bringing music-synchronized fireworks together with drone art for an autumn night of entertainment. Advance lottery reception for early-bird tickets opened on July 11, and the day also features the Hokusetsu Culture Festival and Ramen EXPO from 11:00 AM.
From July 15 to 21, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 8th-floor "GREEN AGE" corner hosts "Play the Beach Side !! '26 vol.2," featuring swimwear from SWELLY and RESELVES alongside sun care and eyewear brands.
From July 15 to 21, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 1st floor Promotion Space 11 hosts limited-time pop-up shops for KiwandaKiwanda and BABACHIC as part of the second week of the SUMMER STYLE JOURNEY event, featuring original-print wear, sun-and-rain umbrellas, and colorful upcycled bags made from ocean plastic waste.
From July 8, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 1st-floor Season Goods section hosts limited-time pop-ups featuring UV-cut parasols from untule and washable, sun-blocking hats from Beaurance, helping shoppers stay comfortable on summer outings.
A limited-time Helluva Boss POP UP STORE brings back the fan-favorite Blind Plush alongside a wide lineup of new merchandise, running July 18 to 26 at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo and August 15 to 23 at Namba Marui in Osaka.
LeTech begins self-operated management of two long-stay hotels in Osaka, pairing Nipponbashi's subculture charm with Minamisenba's textile and fashion heritage.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's outdoor "THE BOTANICAL POOL -NIGHT POOL-" is open through September 23, 2026, offering illuminated poolside views of Osaka Castle along with new poolside burgers and a color-changing "Colorful Peach Fizz" drink.
Following the strong response it received last year, KATE's co-created attraction with Universal Studios Japan returns for a limited time from September 11 to November 8, 2026, as part of the park's Halloween Horror Nights 15th anniversary.
A limited-time digital art gallery has opened on the 2nd floor of KITTE Osaka, directly connected to Osaka Station, showcasing 13 works chosen through an open call on the theme "JOURNEY" through July 30, 2026.
Chinese Restaurant SANGU on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building in Osaka has added a new original blend Chinese tea combining Wenshan Baozhong oolong with rose red, elderflower, dried tangerine peel, and licorice, developed together with tea specialists at MEIZAN TEA.
Shaved ice specialty shop "Shiroi Kumo" Kita-Senri, known for its pure ice and seasonal fruit, opens from July 15 to September 23, 2026, in Suita, Osaka.
Takashimaya's Nihonbashi and Osaka stores will host "The Beauty of Okinawa Encountered by Yanagi Soetsu: Ryukyu Mingei," an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Mingei movement and the planned reconstruction of Shuri Castle's main hall, featuring around 100 works of Okinawan dyeing, weaving, and pottery drawn from the Japan Folk Crafts Museum's collection.
Universal Studios Japan will hold its autumn event, Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!!, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, headlined by the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights. The milestone year brings a new Resident Evil Requiem attraction, a record number of zombies, and collaborations with Chainsaw Man and Super Nintendo World's 5th anniversary.
PARCO stores across Japan are teaming up with Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island, for a summer campaign running July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring original artwork, novelty giveaways, a photo booth, and a collaboration cafe.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering two premium stay plans for three-generation family trips during the Obon holidays, along with a lineup of Obon-only activities, giving guests a resort-style escape in central Osaka without the traffic and crowds of long-distance travel.
A new Chinese restaurant, "茶薫小籠包," opens at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Izumi in Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture, on July 22, 2026, serving xiaolongbao hand-wrapped to order by nationally certified dim sum chefs alongside other Chinese dishes.
LE PAN KOBE KITANO is offering a limited BABYMONSTER × KRUNK collaboration lineup from July 7 to 9, 2026 — including sablé cookies, gelato, and an original drink inspired by BABYMONSTER's new song "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA" — to coincide with the group's concert in Kobe.
The My Hero Academia TV anime 10th anniversary exhibition "OUR HERO" opens in Tokyo on January 8, 2027, then Osaka on March 5, with new character key visuals, a life-size figure in production, and entry bonuses now revealed.
The children's brand "familiar" is holding an experiential pop-up event called "Mirai Hyakkaten" at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Koto Koto Stage 11 and 12 from July 22 (Wed) to 28 (Tue), 2026, featuring an ANTEPRIMA collaboration, hands-on workshops for kids, and a communal sticker art wall.
Three Henn na Hotel and Henn na Resort & Spa properties in Osaka have launched the "Black Myaku Myaku Collab Room" from July 3, featuring room décor and original goods themed around Black Myaku Myaku, the fourth collaboration room based on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan's official mascot MYAKU-MYAKU.
On August 7, 2026, United Cinemas Kishiwada in Osaka will be renamed Lawson-United Cinemas Kishiwada and will introduce a 4DX theater, bringing the chain's 4DX theater count to 23 nationwide. Ahead of feature screenings in the new 4DX theater, a specially produced short film capturing the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival with 4D motion, water, and wind effects will play, a first for a Japanese movie theater.
From July 17 to August 16, 2026, Whity Umeda in Osaka hosts Monchhichi's first-ever collaboration decorations, turning three spots inside the mall into ocean, sunflower, and summer festival themed photo spots filled with the beloved character's charm.
From July 15 to 20, 2026, the 9th floor Art Stage at Hankyu Umeda Main Store will host an exhibition and sale introducing the American traditional craft of Nantucket baskets, featuring works by 16 talented artists centered on instructors from the Japan Nantucket Basket Association, along with daily workshops for visitors of all skill levels.
The VR horror attraction Senritsu Meikyu MEI returns to Hirakata Park in Osaka with a new "Paranormal Awakening" chapter from July 11, 2026, followed by a special crossover with horror icon Sadako running from July 18 to September 8, 2026.
LIVELY HOTELS' flagship brand THE LIVELY celebrates its 7th anniversary with "THE LIVELY 7DAYS," a week of music, art, and food events open to hotel guests and the public alike at its Tokyo Azabu-Juban, Osaka Honmachi, and Fukuoka Hakata properties.
A collaboration cafe themed "Frosty Coolness" based on the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries opens at Share CAFE locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from July 24, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and original merchandise for the summer season.
Ahead of its July 10–12, 2026 run at Grand Green Osaka's Umekita Park, the international festival Bakushoku Onsai GG has revealed new additions including a Hello Kitty appearance, a PASONA NATUREVERSE after-Expo booth, a lucky draw featuring the German character Circular, and a heatstroke-prevention campaign from GREEN DA・KA・RA.
Bread, Espresso & Sakaisuji Club in Osaka is starting a two-month, limited-time dinner service from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering all-you-can-eat freshly baked bread with each dish inside a 95-year-old former bank building.
Cocowell's directly run sari sari store in Osaka is launching Coconut Soft, a dairy-free soft serve made with coconut milk and coconut sugar and served with an original rice flour waffle, available on weekends from July 18 through September 20, 2026.
To mark its 10th anniversary, brunch café FLIPPER'S is releasing two limited-edition soufflé pancakes at select stores in Tokyo and Osaka — a strawberry flavor chosen by customer vote, available from July 9, and a peach flavor born from an in-house staff competition, available from July 15.
Nakamachi Hyoka Ten, a natural ice specialty brand from Matsumoto, Nagano, is collaborating for the first time with Salt Consortium, whose restaurants and cafes in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka have each created their own limited-edition kakigori using the same rare natural ice.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Freshly Baked Cheese Tart Specialty Store PABLO's Shinsaibashi flagship store will offer two new limited-edition PABLO mini cheese tarts — Caramel Banana and Fragrant Yuzu — each capturing a distinct summer flavor.
Osaka's own Pine Ame teams up with Rinku Premium Outlets for a summer-only seaside photo spot and giveaway campaign, running July 1 to August 31, 2026.
After drawing about 2,000 visitors in its debut year, the pool music festival "SBI MUSIC CIRCUS presents SPLASH CIRCUS" returns to Ohama Park Pool in Sakai, Osaka for four days in September 2026, with ticket sales opening July 2.
Time Out Market Osaka in Grand Green Osaka is hosting two summer-only sweets pop-ups this July, featuring The Westin Osaka's new "Onikuri Chiffon" chiffon cake and "Canele to, Shaved Ice.," a seasonal brand from canelé specialty shop "Canele to," that pairs freshly baked canelé with seasonal shaved ice.
Toyonaka City has begun accepting proposals from residents and community groups for programs such as lectures, concerts, and exhibitions held at its cultural property facilities, with programs able to take place from September 2026 onward.
From August 1 to 2, 2026, Umi Terrace Nishikinohama in Kaizuka, Osaka is offering a limited stay plan featuring a free trial ride on the Honda-born three-wheeled electric scooter Striemo through the spacious Nishikinohama Park, along with early check-in and a complimentary drink ticket at the on-site Blue Terrace café.
A new confectionery brand SORANOA, from Kobe-based 昭栄株式会社 (Shoei Co., Ltd.) and its Kobe Roman label, is launching five flavors of colorful cream-filled pie sandwiches at Itami, Kobe, and Kansai International Airports from July 1, 2026, for a limited time.
Ohayo Dairy's BRULEE ice cream — seven years in development and winner of Japan's largest frozen food election — arrives at Hankyu Umeda Main Store B1F for a special seven-day pop-up featuring a new pistachio flavor and an eat-in limited menu supervised by patissier Junji Tokunaga of équilibre.
Clarins and POP MART team up for the first time, bringing limited edition anti-aging* lotion bottles featuring MOLLY to a special pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 1 to 7, 2026.
A COBIHAMU CHAN collaboration cafe is coming to net cafe & karaoke DiCE's Ikebukuro and Osaka Dotonbori locations from July 9 to 26, 2026, with an exclusive collab menu, original goods, and DiCE-exclusive 9th anniversary birthday items.
From July 18 to 31, 2026, the Japanese restaurant Isshin at Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-time selection of premium eel dishes made with carefully selected domestic unagi, prepared using Edo-style techniques.
Takatsuki City is holding a free spinning top battle tournament using its original educational toy Manhole Koma at Takatsuki Hankyu Square on August 1, 2026, open to children aged 5 to 12 and their guardians.
After a devastating fire in January 2026, the beloved Osaka meat wholesaler "Orosha Shibata" is making a grand comeback as "Agiya Orosha Shibata," a specialty fried food shop opening in Shinsekai on July 3, 2026.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is bringing back its popular white peach afternoon tea for August 2026, featuring seasonal sweets, a parfait, and savory bites at THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, the 皇家龍鳳 Chinese restaurant at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection is running a summer-only HOT&COOL Fair, a three-dish lineup that pairs the deep heat of Sichuan cooking with refreshingly cool flavors to help diners beat the summer heat.
A limited-time bespoke eyewear event at Hankyu Umeda pairs one-of-a-kind vintage frames from THE LAST STORE® with customizable photochromic lenses from KODAK Lenses, running July 8–14, 2026.
Kimono brand EMON collaborates with Hawaiian quilt artist Naomi Iida to bring Hawaiian motif yukata to the 11th floor kimono section of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 1 to 7, 2026.
Hankyu Umeda Honten's 11th-floor kimono section will feature KIMONO Terrasse's Okayama silk denim pieces — including a custom-order kimono and a pre-tied obi — from July 1 to 7, 2026.
MY STYLE BAGS, an Italian brand born in Milan in 2008 with no permanent stores in Japan, is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 1 to 14, 2026, along with a complimentary initial embroidery personalization service.
Two limited-edition inks — the shimmering red Fukuju and the smoky gray-violet Yushu — go on sale July 1, 2026, made in collaboration with Kyoto's TAG STATIONERY.
Celebrating five years of Jujutsu Kaisen, a themed cafe is opening at BOX cafe&space locations in Shinjuku, Nagoya, and Umeda with character-inspired food, drinks, and exclusive merchandise.
The global jewelry brand Pandora is opening a new store outside the central ticket gate at Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station on July 7, 2026, complete with a personalized engraving service.
Five Autograph Collection Hotels across Japan are serving exclusive daruma-inspired cocktails throughout August 2026, each reflecting the individual character and story of their respective property.
The Talk Shop cafe and dining at Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka is introducing a new Burger & Greens menu on August 1, 2026, featuring six craft burgers and three salads made with local ingredients from Kuromon Market.
Japan Guide Stars has launched a two-hour Osaka walking tour through Namba and Dotonbori, combining street food tastings, cultural commentary from an English-speaking guide, and a ride on the Tonbori River Cruise. Group bookings for up to 20 people are also accepted.
From July 10 to 24, 2026, UNDER R's Sendagaya and Osaka stores will host a special pop-up featuring an exclusive A24 × UNDER R apparel collection, rare merchandise, and more, timed to the Japan release of A24's new horror film "Bring Her Back."
The Hawaiian jewelry brand "Artistry & I," crafted by a jeweler from Hawaii, arrives at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 1 to 7, 2026, as part of the Hawaii Fair 2026. A live engraving demonstration by a master craftsman with over 40 years of experience will also be held from July 4 to 7.
Universal Studios Japan is hosting special "Back to Hogwarts" anniversary events at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter from September 1 to 30, 2026, including a one-night-only after-park-close special event, the return of the Hogwarts Castle Walk, and limited-edition digital badges.
café&books bibliothèque and its sister store pancake&books bibliothèque are hosting their 5th annual Okayama white peach dessert fair from July 1, 2026, featuring two new chilled desserts including the first-ever ice rare cheesecake and a bergamot parfait.
The Cardcaptor Sakura TaKaRaBaKo pop-up shop is coming to Lucua Ile in Osaka from July 3 and to Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall in Nagoya from July 15 to August 18, 2026, featuring new merchandise including a gift box-style trinket holder, face towels, glass cups, and konpeito candy tins.
From July 1 to July 16, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 4th-floor Sneaker Edit hosts EDIT FOR SUMMER, a sandal collection spotlighting the latest styles from UNITED NUDE and 4CCCCEES.
Hentai Shokubutsu Club, the TV Osaka program dedicated to rare and unusual plants, is hosting its first-ever event at Reptiles Fever 2026 in Osaka on July 4–5, 2026, featuring a plant market, limited merchandise, novelty giveaways, and on-site filming.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of TV anime Mr. Osomatsu, a limited-time collaboration campaign with Okinawa-born lava-grilled steak chain Yappari Steak is underway at five full-collab locations nationwide through June 30, 2026, featuring 16 original menu items and exclusive merchandise.
The underground shopping street Namba Walk in Osaka Minami is hosting a collaboration event with San-X Universe characters including Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi, running from June 24 to September 24, 2026.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka's Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu is serving a special Summer Cocktail Collection of fruit-infused margaritas from July 1 to August 31, 2026, available nightly from 5:00 PM.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Café Belle at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving refreshing glass desserts made with seasonal fruits and spicy savory breads — five new items debut this year.
Stand Umineko 3tR (Stand Umineko Mittela), a standing bar serving craft beer and house-made pork buns, opens in Osaka's Minami district on June 26, 2026 — the first new Stand Umineko location in the Osaka area in about eight years.
The beloved 3.5-meter green bear sculpture "Ted Hyber -Coool-" at Grand Front Osaka's うめきた広場 will wear a special happi coat decoration throughout July 2026, welcoming visitors to the 13th Umeda Yukata Festival 2026.
Ohayo Dairy's premium ice cream brand BRULEE, seven years in development and over 1,000 prototypes in the making, is holding its first-ever department store pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 8 to 14, 2026, featuring an exclusive eat-in menu supervised by internationally acclaimed pastry chef Junji Tokunaga and the new pistachio flavor.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is hosting the "Peach & Fig Sweets Maison" sweets and lunch/dinner buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring around 20 varieties of peach and fig sweets alongside open-kitchen dishes at The Loop restaurant on the first floor.
TryHard Japan is setting up premium reserved viewing seats at the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival on September 18–20, 2026, offering seated views of the dramatic "Yarimaawashi" sharp-turn maneuver at the iconic Kankan-ba intersection.
A pop-up shop featuring new illustrations by artist sidu is coming to Tower Records Shinjuku and Umeda NU Chayamachi stores from July 17 to 26, 2026, with a range of exclusive MILGRAM merchandise available for advance purchase.
The morineki area at Keitto in Daito City, Osaka, is hosting a two-day summer festival on July 18–19, 2026, featuring a VR dinosaur experience, lantern-making workshops, a yukata hair arrangement class, and an evening street fair.
Ahead of the worldwide July 30 release, Bushiroad will hold pre-sale events for the Palworld OFFICIAL CARD GAME trial decks in Tokyo on June 27 and Osaka on June 28, with free-entry rule workshops and on-site giveaway campaigns.
Four restaurants and bars at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering a diverse lineup of shaved ice creations from July 1 to September 30, 2026, including a Vermeer-inspired art kakigori, a frozen ROKU gin cocktail, and classic uji kintoki.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi is holding a rooftop beekeeping experience event on July 4 and 5, 2026, where visitors can extract honey from combs and taste it on the spot, alongside an exclusive early sale of this year's Shinsaibashi honey.
Daimaru Umeda's newly renovated basement food floor introduces a refreshing summer gourmet lineup, from tea-yogurt soft serve and gelato to yuzu sushi, Belgian chocolate parfaits, and spicy curry bread — all designed to help beat the heat in Osaka.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City is hosting a 25th anniversary dinner buffet at restaurant Epoch from July 18 to August 31, 2026, featuring live kitchen stations, summer desserts, and a limited-run lunch buffet during the Obon period.
Brasserie RÉGINE at the St. Regis Hotel Osaka is offering a summer menu for its "Appetizer Marché" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, inspired by the Mediterranean and the flavors of southern France.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is bringing back the legendary Trader Vic's restaurant experience for a limited time this summer, with tropical cocktails, BBQ spare ribs, and sweeping views of Osaka Castle from the 18th-floor Sky Lounge "Four Seasons."
Butter Butler is heading to the Hankyu Umeda Main Store for a limited-time pop-up from June 22 to 30, 2026, bringing exclusive new items including the バターパイダマンド 紅茶 — available only at this event.
Conrad Osaka in Nakanoshima is offering an exclusive stay plan to enjoy the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival on October 17, 2026, complete with champagne and an optional room service dinner set.
The popular Peach Afternoon Tea Set and Peach Parfait are back for summer 2026 at FruFleur, a fruit and sweets cafe on the 12th floor of Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are showcasing seasonal summer dishes and drinks, including French courses, teppanyaki, Japanese kaiseki, fresh fruit cocktails, and a peach pudding ala mode.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a special shaved ice dessert at two of its restaurants through late September 2026, featuring rare natural ice sourced from the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake region.
Hotel Vischio Osaka's Italian Kitchen Verde Cassa is hosting an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet featuring hearty meat dishes and colorful summer vegetables from July 1 through September 30, 2026.
The Jackson Garden at Grand Green Osaka is offering a summer-limited Afternoon Tea BOX "Summer Breeze" from July 1 to August 30, 2026, featuring lobster open sandwiches sautéed in Échiré butter alongside seasonal fruit sweets.
Animate is launching its second wave of Japanese-localized Love and Deepspace merchandise on June 20, 2026, alongside a nationwide fair, Gratte collaboration, and special in-store displays.
OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts is hosting its first-ever Yonayone Neighborhood Beer Garden on the 22nd-floor rooftop from July 23 to October 31, 2026, featuring local Izumisano snacks and Yoho Brewing craft beers with a sunset happy hour.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring summer strawberries as the star ingredient, paired with savories and superfood-infused desserts, available from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
THE MEAT FES. BUFFET! SUMMER RECHARGE runs from July 14 to September 3, 2026 at the buffet restaurant The Cafe on the ground floor, featuring beef, pork, chicken, and lamb dishes prepared in a variety of styles.
The Kuchu Teien Observatory at Umeda Sky Building will fill its indoor floor with sunflowers for "Sky Sunflower Garden," a summer-limited decoration running from July 3 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel Granvia Osaka is offering a "Retro" afternoon tea set featuring five classic sweets at two locations — the 1st floor Tea Lounge and the 19th floor River Head lounge — from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
A pop-up shop featuring new Mr. Osomatsu merchandise is set to open simultaneously at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store and Animate Umeda from July 3 to 20, 2026.
Daimaru Umeda is hosting a special "Onsen Sweets Fair" from June 24 to 30, 2026, featuring popular sweets from three of Japan's most celebrated hot spring destinations — Yufuin, Arima, and Kinugawa.
The BONBON DROP seal POP UP STORE is hitting 10 cities across Japan from June 2026, bringing together approximately 200 types of BONBON DROP seals in what is the largest-ever pop-up event for the brand.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will offer a limited-edition white peach shaved ice dessert, 白桃氷香 (Hakuto Hyoka), at its 29th-floor THE LOBBY LOUNGE from July 1 to September 30, 2026, with only 10 servings available per day.
SEGA has announced new entries in the Puyo Puyo 35th anniversary "Dairensa!" project, including a collaboration with Shinken-Zemi Shogaku Kouza and pop-up shops at KIDDY LAND Osaka Umeda and MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku this summer.
The immersive installation "Resonance" by HAKU by SWAG is on display at Art Area B1 in Nakanoshima, Osaka, until June 23, 2026, as part of Osaka Art & Design 2026.
A pop-up shop celebrating the TV anime broadcast of Tune In to the Midnight Heart is open at three HMV&BOOKS locations across Japan, featuring new products using newly drawn illustrations.
Universal Studios Japan unveils a lineup of summer-exclusive food, drinks, and goods for its 25th anniversary celebration, including festival-style twists on classic stall snacks and a special night entertainment show running from July 1 to August 26, 2026.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of -SKS-ZIGZAG's full-scale activities, the first-ever -SKS-ZIGZAG x Sanrio Characters Cafe will run at venues in Shibuya, Tokyo, and Umeda, Osaka (KITTE OSAKA 2nd Location, 6F) from July 2 to October 4, 2026.
The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival returns on July 4 and 5, 2026 at SENNAN LONG PARK and Tarui Southern Beach, this year featuring special red and blue lanterns inspired by the colors that became a symbol of Expo 2025.
THE GATE HOTEL OSAKA by HULIC has opened its doors in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, marking the brand's first flagship property in the Kansai region with 223 rooms and a rooftop bar 120 meters above the city.
Harukas 300 observation deck will host an interactive summer event blending water play and art in an open-air space at approximately 300m above ground, running from July 3 to September 30, 2026.
On June 21, 2026, the Abeno Mikoshi and Hannan Shishimai (Hannan Lion Dance) will depart from Kintetsu's Osaka Abenobashi Station and parade through Abeno Harukas and the Harukas 300 Observatory, praying to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune to Osaka and the Kansai region.
A four-piece collection of Tochigi leather accessories inspired by the Hinotori Limited Express goes on sale at Kintetsu GOTO-CHI stores and online from June 18, 2026, featuring handcrafted business card cases, IC card cases, pass cases, and a multifunctional keychain in a refined black and red design.
A summer buffet event is coming to Miyako City Osaka Tennoji on August 8, 2026, featuring teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and festival activities for guests of all ages.
BAR PLUS on the 19th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is rolling out summer-exclusive tropical fruit cocktails from July 1, alongside a champagne free-flow plan running through August 31, 2026.
All-Day Dining Remone at the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka will offer a limited-time Hawaiian Buffet from July 15 to September 27, 2026, featuring an evening beer fair with free-flow drinks and a tropical sweets lunch buffet.
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is participating in the Marriott Bonvoy collaboration campaign with global girl group Twice, launching the "Candy Dream" Twice Afternoon Tea Buffet at its Italian restaurant Splendido from June 25, 2026.
Starting June 16, 2026, the eat-in exclusive "Ginpaku Teishoku" set menu at Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kyobashi is being renewed with colorful side dishes and signature tonjiru served in a Zojirushi stainless vacuum flask.
A new vacation rental, GRACIAS KUROMON by eni., has opened inside Kuromon Market in Osaka, offering accommodation for up to 10 guests within walking distance of Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsaibashi.
A pop-up store celebrating the collaboration between Ai Yazawa's Neighborhood Story and Sanrio Characters is set to tour four cities in Japan, beginning at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.
SESAME STREET MARKET is introducing a new "Classic Donut Series" at four locations starting June 11, 2026. The lineup features Honey Lemon Elmo and Classic Sugar Glazed Cookie Monster donuts, each priced at ¥490 (tax included), available in limited quantities daily.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, voco Osaka Central in Kyomachibori is hosting a summer-limited afternoon tea inspired by the bittersweet feeling of first love, featuring fresh white peach and lemon flavors.
Starting June 21, 2026, W Osaka's outdoor open-air terrace and indoor pool launch a summer-only promotion featuring Yamazaki 12-Year whisky kakigori, seasonal dinner packages, and a one-night opening party with international DJs and a poolside sushi bar.
A collaboration cafe themed around "Ice Cream Girls" opens at Share CAFE locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from July 3, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations by Masahito Yonemura.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-time summer stay plan for groups of 3 or more, available from July 4 to September 12, 2026, featuring unlimited day pool access, a breakfast buffet, and free parking.
Sumiyaki Unafuji, the Nagoya-born unagi restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, is expanding in Osaka with new stores in Yodoyabashi and Shinsaibashi.
For one week only, tetoteo — a baked sweets brand from Fukushima confectionery maker Sanmanseki — pops up at Daimaru Umeda Store for a limited-time sale from June 17 to 23, 2026.
Chiikawa Bakery is making its Osaka debut at KITTE Osaka 3F in Umeda on June 26, 2026, bringing character-shaped breads, Osaka-exclusive items, and special opening bonuses to fans in the Kansai region.
The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival returns to Sennan's beachfront on July 4–5, 2026 for its 7th edition, introducing red and blue special-color lanterns alongside the classic orange, plus new summer activities for the whole family.
Women's fashion brand FRAY I.D is opening a new store at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. on June 5, 2026. The grand opening comes with limited color items, special campaigns for MA CARD and MA Points holders, and a novelty tote bag for qualifying purchases.
The HARUKAS 300 observatory at Abeno Harukas in Osaka will be transformed into a Detective Conan-themed space from July 24 to November 29, 2026, marking the TV anime's 30th anniversary.
Miyako City Osaka Tennoji is serving a special afternoon tea at its 17th-floor Sky Restaurant Etoile from July 1 to August 31, 2026, showcasing seasonal ingredients from both Hokkaido and Okinawa.
The Ascendance of a Bookworm - Lord's Adopted Daughter Exhibition heads to Namba Marui in Osaka from June 19 to 28, 2026, featuring exclusive voice content, photo spots, costumes, and special merchandise.
Korean café and donut brand BONTEMPS is rolling out 20 new drinks on June 12, including frappés, smoothies, and sodas in flavors such as matcha, earl grey, strawberry, and mango.
Hotel Granvia Osaka's 19th-floor Sky Dining "Abu" is holding a limited beer hall event on 15 select evenings between July 23 and September 17, 2026, featuring all-you-can-drink beverages and a chef-curated menu of meat dishes and hotel-style cold plates.
A limited-time collaboration between KAORIUM, the AI system that translates scents into words, and Paris-based fragrance maison Parle Moi de Parfum took place at the Men's Beauty floor of Hankyu Men's Osaka.
The official Michael Jackson merchandise store "KING OF POP" is returning as a limited-time pop-up at Shinjuku Marui Annex (June 12–21) and Namba Marui (June 26–July 5, 2026), featuring exclusively licensed goods from around the world.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will serve a grape-themed afternoon tea featuring Queen Rouge®, Shine Muscat, and Nagano Purple from July 6 to 31, 2026.
Starting June 10, PEANUTS Cafe will serve a seasonal shaved ice series themed around Snoopy's iconic disguises from the PEANUTS comics. Four colorful varieties are available through September 30, 2026 at locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kobe.
An Animate fair celebrating the anime Teasing Master Takagi-san is coming to select Animate stores across Japan starting August 22, 2026, featuring new merchandise with an original "Work Experience" concept illustration, along with an advance online pre-order campaign starting June 4.
A new hotel in the heart of Osaka's Shinsaibashi district is now accepting bookings at pre-opening rates from 5,500 yen per night, with a Fortune Wheel campaign where guests can win prizes including pure gold.
Zojirushi Shokudo's Osaka Honten and Umeda locations are introducing new summer menus from June 5, featuring colorful dishes and spices designed to help beat the summer heat.
Osaka-based craft brewer CRAFT BEER BASE has taken home a Silver Award at the World Beer Cup 2026 for their "Southern German-style Pilsener," competing against 201 entries in the German-Style Pilsner category from breweries around the world.
A three-day wagashi fair, "EXPO Wagashi Meguri," is scheduled at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Osaka's Suita City from June 12 to 14, 2026. Over 250 types of traditional Japanese sweets gathered from all 47 prefectures across Japan will be on sale, along with wagashi-making workshops and tea ceremony experiences.
A pop-up shop featuring merchandise and sweets based on popular TRPG creator Nakao Yasuhiro's works will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido, with newly drawn casual fashion character illustrations.
From June 16 to September 30, 2026, the cafe "Bean there, UMEDA" at Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda is adding a summer-limited butter sandwich flavor — "Strawberry × Passion Fruit" — to its ongoing collaboration with popular Osaka patisserie Seiichiro, Nishizono. A frozen takeout option is also available for the new flavor.
The Japanese knife brand MUSASHI JAPAN has opened a new store in the Namba Ebisubashi shopping district of Osaka, bringing traditional craftsmanship to one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.
A Vietnam-themed night cruise is scheduled for July 31, 2026 in Osaka, combining a ride on the next-generation EV vessel "Queen Bee M7," authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and live traditional dance by V-Artists Osaka—all for a group limited to 24 guests.
Starting June 18, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka's Lobby Lounge will host the Color Palette Summer Picnic afternoon tea, followed by the Italian Seaside Picnic lunch buffet at Splendido from June 24.
Starting August 1, teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka will debut a new installation featuring approximately 20,000 white sunflowers glowing in the darkness of the night garden, on view through the end of the blooming season.
The Universal Studios Store Kansai International Airport has opened on June 2, 2026, marking the first permanent Universal Studios Japan official shop at a domestic airport. Located in the international departure area of Terminal 1, it offers airport-exclusive merchandise, a dedicated goods vending machine, and a photo booth.
Cafe Marumataen, a Japanese tea specialty shop near Tsuruhashi Station in Osaka, is offering free unlimited freshly ground matcha topping throughout June 2026 to celebrate its 2nd anniversary.
Popular Kyoto bakery fiveran osaka coffee BASE, known for its use of domestic wheat and commitment to housemade ingredients, is opening inside JR Osaka Station's Ekimarche Osaka on June 11, 2026.
The rooftop garden pool at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay will open for a limited summer season from June 13 to September 27, 2026. The pool shifts from a daytime urban oasis to a vividly lit night pool after dark, with poolside dining, a Peroni beer experience, and various plans available.
SALTRA, the salt-focused sweets brand exclusive to the Hanshin Umeda Main Store, has released a new 16-piece box of its best-selling Caramel Sand Cookies, available from June 1, 2026.
Hatena Coffee Shop, a puzzle cafe where guests must solve mysteries to "leave," has opened its sixth location in Osaka Namba — just steps from Dotonbori.
Hotel Universal Port is relaunching its top-floor "Port Deep Ocean Floor" with three redesigned accommodation plans starting July 15, 2026, offering everything from a full-benefit premium stay to a simple room-only option.
A walk-around stamp rally celebrating the arrival of a Malaysian Elephant at Tennoji Zoo for the first time in about eight years kicks off on June 10, 2026, spanning seven locations across the Tennoji-Abeno area.
The women-only climbing event ARC'TERYX WOMEN'S CLIMBING NIGHT will be held for the first time in Kansai on June 27, 2026, at D Bouldering Plus Lead Namba in Osaka. Free to attend, the event is open to women of junior high school age and above.
The first-ever collaboration between Universal Studios Japan and the hit anime Frieren Beyond Journey's End launches on May 30, 2026, featuring a brand-new storytelling walk-through attraction, themed restaurant, and thrilling ride experience running through January 11, 2027.
The Mexican goods brand Letra is hosting pop-up shops at 17 locations nationwide in June 2026, bringing the vibrant colors and handcrafted warmth of Mexico directly to fans across Japan.
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita, official hotels of Universal Studios Japan, will decorate with rainbow flags throughout June 2026 and serve a colorful rainbow cocktail at Lounge R.
Four Iyemon Cafe locations in Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Umeda, and Shinsaibashi are offering three summer-limited sweets and a chilled ume ochazuke for a limited time this early summer season.
Starting June 1, 2026, MICASADECO & CAFE and MICASADECO THE PARK are introducing two new seasonal pancakes and limited-edition drinks to celebrate the flavors of summer.
Around 500 varieties and 1,500 plants of roses are in full bloom at the Osaka Prefectural Flower Cultural Garden in Kawachinagano, Osaka. The peak season typically runs from mid-May to mid-June.
Starting June 1, 2026, PABLO's Shinsaibashi flagship store will offer three limited-edition shaved ice creations featuring the shop's signature cheese condensed milk syrup, crush brisée pie crust, and cheese milk foam.
The Hanshin Umeda Main Store's "Cheese with Honey" concept brand DROOLY is releasing a new summer flavor — a light and refreshing financier with lemon, camembert, and honey — available for a limited time from June 1, 2026.
Taiwan's cultural lifestyle brand eslite spectrum is set to open its first Kansai location at Namba Marui in Osaka in 2027, operated by Japanese licensee Yurindo.
From June 16, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji will serve four varieties of Osaka Beer — a craft beer brewed and distributed exclusively in Osaka — alongside curated food pairings at its 15F bar lounge "THE BAR."
Paris-based leather goods brand Polène has opened its first store in the Kansai region at the Bag Gallery on the first floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
The renewed Kunahama Academy girls' uniform from Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue is back from COSPATIO with updated sizes, alongside a school crest wappen launching separately from Nijigen Cospa.
A pop-up bar showcasing Big Peat, the smoky blended malt Scotch whisky from Islay, Scotland, is running at Japanese Bar common in Higashi-Shinsaibashi until September 25, 2026.
TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka is offering a summer lunch buffet with unlimited dining time from June 6 to July 26, 2026 (weekends and holidays only), featuring seasonal mains, pastas, and colorful desserts.
The limited-edition Doré Peanut Smoothie, combining Yachimata peanuts with Hokkaido milk and topped with soft-serve ice cream, is back exclusively at the Doré Hankyu Umeda store starting June 1, 2026.
From June 3 to 9, 2026, the Yamagata Edition of the Harukas Nippon Japan Expo takes place at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka, showcasing early summer cherries, brand-name wagyu beef, craft whisky, and traditional Yamagata crafts.
A special collaboration event featuring Hatsune Miku with new city pop-themed artwork by illustrator Dolstoi is coming to 8 Karaoke no Tetsujin locations across Japan from June 3 to July 12, 2026.
The "Prebat!! Sainouari Exhibition" — a traveling showcase of artworks from Japan's beloved arts variety show — is heading to Yokohama Takashimaya (July 22 to August 2) and Osaka Takashimaya (August 5 to 17), displaying over 450 pieces created across 13 years of the program.
Michelin-recognized Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan is offering water dumplings — filled with shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in house-made hot broth — at its Japan locations from June 1 to July 31, 2026, priced at ¥980.
Dining & Bar LAVAROCK at Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is serving a special summer dinner course from June 1 to August 31, 2026, showcasing ingredients sourced from three distinct Kyoto regions—Miyama, Nishijin, and Kamigamo—fused into American grill cuisine.
Hard Rock Cafe is holding a limited-time Filipino-inspired menu campaign at its Tokyo, Yokohama, and Universal CityWalk Osaka locations from June 1 to 14, 2026, in tie-up with the Philippines Department of Tourism and the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Japan.
Hotel Granvia Osaka, connected directly to JR Osaka Station in Umeda, is now accepting reservations for a limited-period "Summer Party Plan" for groups of 20 or more, available from July 1 to September 30, 2026, with two course options starting from ¥8,000 per person.
THE-MOMENT GRILL&DINING at THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is serving a summer edition of its "Le Buffet Gourmand" with over 60 dishes and a monthly-changing meat or fish choice menu from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Best Bridal is running a limited-time campaign tied to "Propose no Hi" (Proposal Day), the first Sunday of June. Couples who inquire between May 22 and June 30, 2026, and plan to propose by the end of August can receive a complimentary chapel decoration and a commemorative photo at participating venues.
Starting June 6, 2026, the Oshi no Ko × GiGO Campaign 2026 kicks off at select GiGO locations across Japan, with limited-edition merchandise, crane game prizes, and a food and drink campaign running through mid-July.
To celebrate 30 years of Pompompurin, CA4LA has launched a special collaboration collection featuring two exclusive hats — available only through the CA4LA online shop.
Starting May 23, 2026, the giant inflatable attraction THE MEGA JUMP MOUNTAIN JAPAN at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka activates water on its slides for the summer season. New giant slides and an expanded athletic area make this year's setup bigger than last year.
A collaboration event between TV anime Nintama Rantarō and the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka is set for June 11 to July 12, 2026, featuring special tickets, exclusive merchandise, collaboration drinks, and a digital stamp rally themed around the characters' wishes upon a star.
To mark the 80th anniversary of Osamu Tezuka's manga debut, a meticulously handcrafted 18K gold mini-figure of the protagonist from Buddha is available for pre-order from May 20 to June 22, 2026.
A pre-order campaign is now open for a gold mini figure of Patch Gourd, the iconic character from Osamu Tezuka's manga, crafted in 18K yellow gold and measuring approximately 9mm tall.
Chinese Restaurant Shisen at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving three varieties of cold noodles from June 1 to August 31, 2026, including a new spicy noodle dish with century egg, char siu, and colorful vegetables.
An 18K gold mini figurine of Astro Boy — measuring just approximately 15mm — is now available for pre-order as the first release in the Tezuka Osamu World Gold Collection, meticulously crafted by skilled jewelry artisans.
Two beloved Turkish sweet brands — historic baklava maker Nadir Gullu and luxury hotel confectionery divan — are holding a limited-time pop-up at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store from May 20 to 26, 2026.
Cagi de Rêves, a key-themed chocolaterie in Osaka's Matsuyamachi, is hosting a Cagi Fair from May 22 to June 26, 2026, featuring individually purchasable key-series chocolates, a newly launched key-shaped chocolate pie, and a limited-time Cagi Gacha campaign.
Following a successful run as a popup store, the EXPO 2027 Official Store at Abeno Harukas is opening as a permanent location on May 22, 2026. A mascot greeting event and a campaign with a chance to win admission tickets are planned for the launch.
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts has launched exclusive 90th anniversary merchandise — three netsuke replica figures recreated via 3D technology — along with LINE stickers featuring its character "Ujin," to mark the museum's landmark anniversary exhibition.
A new limited-time summer crepe featuring Kakegawa matcha and yuzu sorbet has launched at Asakusa Chaya Tabanenoshi's Osaka Shinsaibashi location starting May 19, 2026, along with a matching yuzu soda.
The Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Museum "Funesiru" in Osaka's Nanko area is hosting exclusive after-hours sessions for families staying at Risonare Osaka, featuring ship simulators, a ferry send-off, and craft activities — running through July 11.
On June 2, the anniversary of the Honnoji Incident, Kyoto Honey Wine Brewery is releasing "Nobunaga Mead" — a limited honey wine inspired by the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, featuring a black bottle and a specially commissioned ink painting.
Conrad Osaka in Nakanoshima is launching the "Purple Moment" Açaí & Berry Afternoon Tea at its 40 Sky Bar & Lounge from June 8 to August 16, 2026, celebrating purple as one of 2026's trend colors through açaí, cranberry, blueberry, and other seasonal berries.
Westin Hotel Osaka's Lobby Lounge is serving a limited-edition "Swan Melon Pudding Parfait" from May 18 to August 31, 2026 — just 10 servings per day, with reservations required.
From May 30 to June 14, 2026, Kobe Motomachi Doria is hosting a limited-time collaboration with 2.5D idol group Chronover at five select Osaka locations, featuring five special menu items inspired by the members.
A pop-up shop celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World anime and its 4th season is touring four GEESTORE locations across Japan, starting in Osaka and moving on to Sendai, Nagoya, and Kokura.
A seasonal Lemon Brûlée Raw Bagel goes on sale May 16, 2026 at Bono Bakery in Osaka's Horie area, combining a caramelized brûlée exterior with homemade lemon cream filling for ¥378.
Starting May 19, Café Kitsuné rolls out a seasonal lineup of fruity drinks and new sweets across its Japan locations, with some items exclusive to specific stores.
A special collaboration celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ōkami series will be held at Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro and Umeda stores from June 5, 2026, featuring themed menus, merchandise, and anniversary artwork on display.
Conrad Osaka is hosting a summer-limited sweets buffet featuring 16 SNS-popular sweets from 14 countries worldwide, running on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from May 29 to September 13, 2026.
DROOLY, a sweets brand built around the "Cheese with Honey" concept, has released a summer limited-edition packaging Assort Box at its Hanshin Umeda Main Store location — available for a limited time while supplies last.
The "Kuroko's Basketball POP UP STORE in LOFT" event is set to run from June 5 to June 21, 2026, at Ikebukuro LOFT, Umeda LOFT, and Sakae LOFT, featuring new merchandise with newly drawn illustrations themed around "Ayumi" (Steps).
On May 30, 2026, contemporary artist Yasumasa Morimura will personally guide visitors through Morimura @ Museum in a special limited event hosted by the online art community "Bijutsu Henshubu."
A limited-time themed café opens in Osaka from May 28 and in Tokyo from June 4, 2026, timed to the release of the new Star Wars film. The menu features character-inspired food, drinks, desserts, and exclusive merchandise from the Mandalorian universe.
BAUM's HINOKI FOREST – EXPERIENCE WAGON visits five locations across Japan from May 22 to June 28, 2026, showcasing summer-ready hinoki-scented skincare and body care products through an immersive forest-inspired pop-up experience.
BIRKENSTOCK is celebrating landmark anniversaries for three iconic silhouettes in 2026 — the Birkenstock Milano and Birkenstock Boston mark their 50th year, while the Birkenstock London reaches its 40th. A series of limited-edition drops, starting May 14 at the Harajuku and Shinsaibashi Concept Stores, honors the brand's archive.
A limited-edition High Lycopene Tomato Caprese Sandwich is available at Daiya Seipan's Kintetsu Abeno Harukas location from May 13 to May 19, 2026.
A limited-time dessert buffet collaboration with Sanrio's Kuromi runs on select dates from June 13 to August 30, 2026, at Art Grace wedding halls in Yokohama, Omiya, Shin-Urayasu, Osaka, and Kyoto.
From May 18, 2026, Horiuchi Fruit Garden is introducing a new collaboration parfait menu made with Umenoyado Sake Brewery's rich fruit liqueur. Three flavors — mango, strawberry, and peach — will be available at four locations across Nara and Osaka.
Starting May 22, 2026, Universal Studios Japan is introducing a shoe-mounted vibration navigation device rental for visually impaired guests — the first such service at any theme park in Japan.
Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Osaka brings 74 varieties of Belgian beer, live music featuring Belgian guest artist Sugarbunny, and classic Belgian food to the riverside setting of Nakanoshima Park from May 27 to 31.
A peach-themed limited-time afternoon tea featuring four handcrafted sweets and a MOMO Parfait is being held at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay's Lobby Lounge on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from June 5 through July 20, 2026.
Jagashi-ya brings a Showa-retro dagashi experience to Umeda, featuring fill-your-own-bag snacks and a gacha machine with prizes worth up to ¥5,000.
Le Pain Kobe Kitano is making a limited-time appearance at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's bakery event from May 13 to 19, 2026, featuring a renewed Truffle Salt Bread and other popular items.
A new zone on the 3rd floor of SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT in Osaka opened on April 29, 2026, serving as a kids' space for families by day and a board game lounge for adults at night.
A collaborative cafe featuring the TV anime The Ramparts of Ice is heading to HEP Navio in Osaka from June 5 to 15, 2026, and GrandScape Ikebukuro in Tokyo from July 3 to 19, 2026, with limited cafe menus and exclusive merchandise on offer.
Limited-edition pop-up bars serving original cocktails made with the Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition whisky are running at two venues in Ginza and Tennoji from May 13 to August 31, 2026.
HERBIS PLAZA ENT in Nishi-Umeda, Osaka is set to hold its inaugural HERBIS DONUT MARKET on May 16 and 17, 2026, gathering 18 popular donut shops from Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto for a free-admission event.
A pop-up event celebrating popular stuffed animal artist SIO's new "The TOMODACHI! figure collection Vol. 4" is being held at KENELE STAND Namba Parks from May 8 to June 9, 2026, with an exclusive advance sale available at the venue.
Restaurant ZK on the 57th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is set to host an exclusive one-night collaboration dinner on June 12, 2026, pairing Sichuan Chinese and European cuisine by two acclaimed chefs, with champagne, Shaoxing rice wine, and red wine pairings included at ¥35,000 per person.
A new café, over the central, is opening on May 16, 2026, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, featuring an open central kitchen, purchasable furniture, and a diverse menu of coffee, wine, open sandwiches, and desserts.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS is set to open at Loft stores in Ikebukuro, Sakae, and Umeda, offering newly drawn merchandise inspired by the "Walking in Suits" concept along with exclusive event bonuses.
After a hugely popular debut last year, the rooftop beer garden at Swissotel Nankai Osaka's 10th-floor retro bar "Number 10" returns this summer with new menu additions, offering free-flow Japanese gin "Sui" cocktails and hearty grill dishes in the heart of Namba.
OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA FIREWORKS & DRONES comes to Maishima Sports Island in Osaka on June 6, 2026, featuring 10,000 music-synchronized fireworks and an extended drone show of up to 2,000 drones. General ticket sales begin May 9.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" is hosting a first-ever Cinnamoroll collaboration sweets buffet from July 1 to August 16, 2026, featuring 8 types of adorable sweets and original drinks inspired by Cinnamoroll and friends.
W Osaka is hosting a collaboration afternoon tea with Italian fashion brand N°21 at its 3rd-floor LIVING ROOM, running from May 2 to July 31, 2026.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka) is hosting its first-ever sweets fair themed around strawberry, matcha, and mango, with special desserts served across the hotels' restaurants and bakeries.
Hotel Vischio Osaka is marking its 8th anniversary with a limited-time plan that includes exclusive lounge access with drinks and a dessert plate, plus late checkout until noon.
Swiss outdoor brand Mammut opened its grand-opening store at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Suita, Osaka on May 1, 2026. The store is the world's first to adopt Mammut's brand-new global store concept, bringing the sights and textures of the Swiss Alps to Kansai.
For Golden Week (April 30 to May 4, 2026), Kaki to Kaisen Nihonichi Sakasuji-Honmachi is offering its signature large sashimi platter and raw oyster plate at half their regular price.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will host a Miyazaki mango-themed afternoon tea from June 1 to July 5, 2026, showcasing the fruit's rich sweetness through a range of elegant sweets and savories.
Eight restaurants at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering free children's meals and special perks for families during Golden Week, from April 25 to May 6, 2026.
Restaurant Amadeus at The Westin Osaka is introducing the "Première Course," a new French lunch menu crafted by newly appointed chef Eriko Yukino, available from April 27 to June 30, 2026.
Italian cashmere brand Falconeri is hosting a pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda's 7th floor from April 29 to July 28, 2026, featuring summer collections in silk, linen, and other natural materials.
Starting April 29, 2026, Hattendo launches the Shittori Mocchiri Shamoji-Yaki — a moist, chewy wagashi shaped like a rice paddle and filled with sweet anko bean paste — as a new Hiroshima souvenir themed around good fortune.
A new ART GALLERY is opening on the 3rd floor of Hirakata T-SITE on April 29, 2026, where visitors can browse and purchase contemporary art while enjoying café coffee in a relaxed setting.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-period hotel stay plan tied to Universal Studios Japan's immersive mystery show "Masquerade: The Targeted Masquerade Ball," complete with hotel-exclusive perks, from May 1 to June 28, 2026.
Osaka confectionery Nagasakido is launching the "Castella Biscuit," a new treat that pairs the moist softness of castella with the crispy crunch of a biscuit, and will celebrate with a two-day event at their Sumiyoshi store on May 1–2, 2025.
Starting May 1, 2026, PABLO's Shinsaibashi flagship store will offer the limited-edition PABLOmini Setouchi Lemon — a bite-sized cheese tart topped with refreshing lemon jelly made from Setouchi-grown lemons, available for two months only.
A limited-time themed café based on The Apothecary Diaries novel series is set to open in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from May 14 and in Umeda, Osaka from May 28, 2026, with menus inspired by traditional herbal medicine concepts across three categories.
From April 25 to October 31, 2026, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka's rooftop bar "Crudo Deck" is hosting the "Centara Rooftop Experience" in collaboration with champagne house Veuve Clicquot, with lunch and dinner plans 135 meters above Namba.
A limited-time Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana shop opens at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from April 29 to May 11, 2026, featuring Big Hero 6 fluffy apple cakes, Fantasia blonde chocolate sandwiches, and the Kansai debut of Chip 'n' Dale vanilla chocolate sandwiches starting May 5.
Fashion brand HEY! Mrs ROSE is holding its first-ever pop-up shop at BEAMS STREET Umeda from April 24 to May 6, 2026, featuring the 2026 spring/summer collection and exclusive Ray BEAMS camisoles.
A two-floor showroom for architectural stone materials opens in central Osaka on June 1, 2026, featuring interior design by Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio and over 550 natural stone, tile, and quartz stone samples on display.
THE C's SKY DINING on the 17th floor of Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower is offering a special Mother's Day lunch buffet from May 7 to 10, 2026, featuring seasonal Italian dishes and panoramic city views.
Universal Studios Japan will hold "One Piece Premier Summer 2026" from July 30 to November 19, 2026, featuring a live show with the Kuja Pirates, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant, and a One Piece x Story Ride collaboration.
Diamond jewelry brand BRILLIANCE+ has released a new wedding ring called "Atoriela" from April 23, 2026. Handcrafted by skilled Japanese artisans, the ring blends a tactile, crafted texture with refined elegance suitable for everyday wear and formal occasions alike.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is launching two premium plans for the Tenjin Festival on July 25, 2026, combining reserved viewing seats for the traditional boat procession and fireworks display with hotel dining options.
To mark Moomin Day on August 9 — the birthday of creator Tove Jansson — a limited tote bag giveaway campaign will launch from July 1, 2026, and a special fan club event is planned in the greater Tokyo area.
The third annual lamb food festival comes back to Osaka's Nakatsu district, featuring a lineup of regional restaurants, Australian lamb PR ambassadors, and a session-based entry format over three days.
La Baie, the French restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, has been recognized with one Michelin star in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026 — marking the 9th consecutive year and 15th time the restaurant has received the distinction.
Time Out Market Osaka is welcoming new restaurants from May 2026, including a ramen and sake pairing concept and a popular Thai restaurant, as the curated food market at Grand Front Osaka continues to evolve.
A new 0.9-hectare urban forest called "Umekita Forest" is set to open on November 20, 2026, within the Grand Green Osaka development near JR Osaka Station, ahead of the full park opening planned for spring 2027.
American luggage brand Zero Halliburton opened a new flagship store at the Quartz Shinsaibashi landmark building in Osaka on April 25, 2026, with an opening gift campaign running while supplies last.
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is offering a Golden Week limited lunch featuring the "Shobu Course" for adults, plus children's options including a Mini Shobu Course with Omi beef and a Kids Course, available April 29 to May 6, 2026.
Brasserie RÉGINE at The St. Regis Osaka will present "Bread & Flavor by Nespresso," running from May 2 to June 21, 2026, featuring an expressive lineup of croissants, savory breads, Nespresso coffee-inspired sweets, and original drinks.
Pop-up shops for the TV anime Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring are set to open in Osaka from May 1 to 10 and in Tokyo from May 13 to 24, 2026, offering a lineup of new merchandise for fans.
A limited-edition "CANDEO HOTELS Original Rum-Infused Adult Dojima Tiramisu Roll" is now available at THE C's SKY CAFE on the 17th floor of CANDEO HOTELS OSAKA THE TOWER, created through a collaboration between CANDEO HOTELS and Dojima Roll maker Mon cher.
A collaboration cafe celebrating the 10th anniversary of Maho Girls Precure! opens at Share Cafe locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from May 2 to May 16, 2026, featuring original menus, limited goods, and newly drawn character artwork.
The Powerpuff Girls official merchandise popup store "Girls' Holiday" is heading to Lucua Iela 1F in Umeda, Osaka from May 1 to May 14, 2026, with exclusive pre-release items, limited novelty gifts, and a photo-ready interior.
A limited-time strawberry and matcha afternoon tea is served at W XYZ Bar in Aloft Osaka Dojima from May 1 to June 30, 2026, starting at ¥5,900 per person.
Daikanyama Candyapple, a gourmet candy apple brand known for pairing carefully selected apples with handcrafted candy coatings, has opened its second Osaka location at AEON Mall Rinku Sennan.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is hosting a Fruity Sweets & Lunch/Dinner Buffet from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring sweets and dishes made with 10 varieties of fresh fruit including mango and melon, at its 1F All Day Dining & Lounge The Loop.
Original collaboration goods featuring the Nakano quintuplets and Fuutarou Uesugi in near-future railway costumes go on sale starting May 1, 2026, at Animate Akihabara, Animate Osaka Nipponbashi, and Animate Nagoya.
All Day Dining REMONE at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka is holding a limited-time matcha buffet from May 11 to July 14, 2026, featuring 19 matcha-themed sweets at lunch and classic Western and bistro dishes paired with matcha desserts at dinner.
Starting in late April 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will offer two seasonal highlights — a vibrant multi-berry afternoon buffet at Italian restaurant Splendido and an elegant Japanese tea afternoon tea at The Lobby Lounge — running through mid-June.
The Café & Bar LOKAL HOUSE at voco Osaka Central is launching a rose-themed afternoon tea from May 9 to June 30, 2026, with a dreamy pastel menu inspired by the nearby Utsubo Park rose season.
The Lobby Lounge at Westin Osaka Hotel is offering a limited-time Melon & Green Afternoon Tea from May 7 to June 20, 2026, with 10 house-made sweets and 4 savories built around five green ingredients.
A special drone show held at Expo Commemoration Park on April 12, 2026 lit up the Osaka night sky with 3,000 drones, recreating MYAKU-MYAKU and the Grand Ring to mark the first anniversary of Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Global tea café Gong Cha is opening a new branch at LaLaport Izumi in Osaka on April 23, 2026, situated right next to the renovated "FOOD PARK" area featuring sofa and BOX seating.
Along "Hankyu Mizuki-dori," a 600-meter stretch in front of Hankyu Takatsuki City Station, approximately 100 red and white flowering dogwood trees are now at their peak, offering gentle fragrance and colorful spring scenery to passersby.
A new JAMES PERSE store is opening on the 3rd floor of Hankyu Men's Osaka on April 22, 2026 — the brand's first standalone menswear location in the Kansai region.
A limited-time TokiiRo pop up shop is open at Whity Umeda in Osaka from April 16 to May 10, 2026, showcasing the collaborative Craypas-Pattern Watch in up to 100 color variations and candy-inspired stationery from the "Okashina TokiiRo" collection.
The TOMORROWLAND store at Osaka Takashimaya has reopened with a refreshed lineup that adds the CABaN brand for the first time and broadens its TOMORROWLAND .B selection, offering quality, timeless wardrobe options.
Girafe Crepe is opening its first JR station-based store at Ekimarche Osaka on April 23, 2026, bringing its signature crispy-chewy crepes to one of western Japan's busiest railway hubs.
Japanese product brand goyemon is opening goyemon OSAKA, its largest store to date, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka on April 18, 2026. The 150-square-meter space blends traditional Japanese design elements with contemporary aesthetics, alongside exclusive in-store-only items including limited-edition footwear and apparel.
A limited pop-up store featuring Nintama Rantarō and Rascal the Raccoon merchandise will open at Osaka HEP FIVE 6th floor from April 24 to May 6, 2026, with ticket reservations required on the first three days.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka will host a retrospective of American picture book artist Eric Carle, featuring approximately 180 works including original artwork from 27 picture books, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Japanese edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
On May 2, 2026, Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay will host a ghost story live event — "Kaiki no Yube" — featuring acclaimed storytellers performing in an eerie, unused tatami suite on the hotel's 6th floor.
The Spanish ballet flat brand Pretty Ballerinas is opening its second Osaka location at the new Quartz Shinsaibashi complex on April 25, 2026, featuring a store design making its Japan debut.
British premium travel brand Globe-Trotter is set to open a new location at Quartz Shinsaibashi on April 25, 2026, featuring a store-exclusive tote bag and special opening services.
A collaboration cafe marking the 12th anniversary of the smartphone 3D action RPG White Cat Project: NEW WORLD'S will be held at SMILE BASE CAFE locations in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro between May and July 2026. Seat reservations open on April 20 at 4:00 PM.
Benjamin Steakhouse at KITTE Osaka is serving a limited seasonal afternoon tea every weekend and public holiday from April 25 to June 28, 2026, featuring wagyu beef tagliata, matcha desserts, and one complimentary matcha cocktail or mocktail per guest.
A pop-up shop celebrating Love Live! Sunshine!! will be held at Tower Records Shibuya and Abeno Hoop stores from May 1 to 10, 2026, featuring newly drawn merchandise based on "The Blue Swell" costumes.
Starting April 22, 2026, BAKE CHEESE TART is launching a limited-time "Freshly Baked Tart Mango Cheese" exclusively at its Osaka Takashimaya location, featuring generous chunks of mango combined with a refreshing cheese mousse.
DAILY COMMA, a Korean fragrance brand known for its affordable premium-quality scents, is holding a limited-time popup at @cosme OSAKA in Umeda from April 8 to 14, 2026.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long "Colorful Pop Journey" decoration campaign featuring Sesame Street characters, running from April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is set to open in Osaka's Kitashinchi in April 2026, offering a 15-piece premium sushi course for ¥4,400, complete with all-you-can-eat seafood broth ramen.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI is hosting a limited-time GW Special Gourmet Buffet from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring wagyu beef, sushi, and amaou strawberry sweets.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is opening in Osaka's Kitashinchi district in April 2026. The restaurant offers a 15-piece omakase sushi course for ¥4,400, followed by unlimited seafood broth ramen.
Korean fragrance brand DAILY COMMA is holding a limited-time popup at @cosme OSAKA in Umeda, Osaka from April 8 to 14, 2026. Visitors can try and purchase popular fragrance items including Aroma Perfume Mist, Solid Perfume, and more, with a gift for qualifying purchases.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long "Colorful Pop Journey - 25 Years of Smiles" interior decoration project, running from April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's French restaurant SAKURA will host a two-day special gastronomy fair on June 13–14, 2026, bringing Executive Chef Renaud Augier and the team from TOUR D'ARGENT TOKYO to Osaka.
Uchu Sauna Teradacho, a large-scale wood-fired sauna facility located just one minute from Teradacho Station, is scheduled to open on April 26, 2026. Its crowdfunding campaign has surpassed 3 million yen, and a pre-opening event for supporters is planned for April 18 and 19.
The Nukadoko MARKET — Hokusetsu Neighborhood Craft Market — is back for its second year on April 29, 2026 at two venues in Toyonaka, Osaka, bringing together local food producers, artisan shops, and cultural creators from across the Hokusetsu area.
From April 29 to October 18, 2026, the outdoor "Tenku Garden" on the 58th floor of Abeno Harukas hosts a hands-free BBQ event with three menu plans and all-you-can-eat beef sinew curry.
To celebrate the first anniversary of its Osaka Takashimaya store, Akafuku's Isuzu Chaya is offering a limited-edition strawberry cornet featuring wasan-bon cream and chocolate, available from April 8 to May 6, 2026.
U-TREASURE is accepting pre-orders for the 13th installment of their Azur Lane collaboration motif rings, featuring three characters — Noshiro, Janus, and Alsace — with designs inspired by each character's costume and imagery.
A rooftop yakiniku and BBQ venue blending Showa-era nostalgia with open-air dining is opening its sixth nationwide location in Osaka's Tenma district on April 6, 2026.
Osaka Takashimaya's basement food floor is getting a refresh this spring with its first-ever western Japan LONDON BAKE GALLERY opening, a renewed Nespresso Boutique, a brand-new event space called NAMBA FOOD STATION, and a range of Takashimaya Osaka-exclusive limited sweets and gourmet items.
From May 2 to 5, 2026, Delicious Kitchen EMONDEL at Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel offers a special Golden Week lunch buffet with live-cooked New Zealand Angus beef and a full spread of seasonal strawberry sweets.
The immersive slime event Slime Wonderland at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka has been extended through April 11 due to its unexpected popularity, with opening hours expanded to 10:00 AM from April 1.
Around 2,500 tulips in five vibrant colors are blooming at Nishinokawa Kita Plaza in Takatsuki City, with a Tulip Festa event scheduled for April 4, 2026, featuring children's activities and free giveaways.
During the weeping cherry blossom season at teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka, the permanent artwork Resonating Trees - Weeping Cherry illuminates the trees in colors that match the blooms, viewable from April 4, 2026, until the petals fall.
Cafe SKY 40 on the 40th floor of Umeda Sky Building's Sky Garden Observatory is offering a lineup of spring-limited cherry blossom-themed menus, available for a limited time while supplies last.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay has joined Universal Studios Japan's Associate Hotel program as of April 1, 2026, bringing Studio Pass-bundled accommodation plans, on-site ticket sales for hotel guests, and a complimentary shuttle service to the park.
A pop-up shop featuring Piske & Usagi from Kanahei's Small Animals will be held at Osaka Takashimaya from April 8 to April 20, 2026, offering over 300 types of cute character goods including stationery and everyday items.
The long-established Japanese restaurant brand Nadaman is opening a new bento and side dish shop at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi on April 15, 2026, offering a limited-edition opening commemoration bento for the occasion.
BARBARA EXPO RESTAURANT at LaLaport EXPOCITY near Osaka Expo Park has refreshed its menu for spring starting April 1, featuring seasonal ingredients, four new homemade bread varieties, and a rich cheese cream dip.
The official Final Fantasy brass concert series returns after a two-year hiatus, touring 8 cities and 10 performances across Japan starting April 5, 2026 in Sapporo — featuring the Siena Wind Orchestra and new opera singer guests.
ENSUE, a unisex fragrance brand themed around "echoes of memory," is hosting limited-time pop-up stores at ESTNATION locations in Osaka and Roppongi starting April 1, 2026.
From April 28 to July 22, 2026, the observation deck HARUKAS 300 at Abeno Harukas will host a collaboration event with the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, featuring character displays, nighttime projections, and exclusive merchandise.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is opening its rooftop outdoor terrace for the 2026 beer garden season, running from May 8 through September 30. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat teppan grill dishes and rotating Mediterranean menus alongside unlimited draft beer and summer sangria.
On April 25, 2026, Whisky & Wine "Shun" at Swissôtel Nankai Osaka will host a special "Whisky Social" featuring Suntory's 5th Master of Whisky, Yuzo Ishihara, as guest lecturer, with a tasting of The Yamazaki, Suntory Yamazaki 12 Years, and Suntory Yamazaki 18 Years.
THE NORTH FACE FOOTWEAR SHINSAIBASHI, the brand's world-first footwear-centered concept shop, is set to open on April 25, 2026, on the 4th floor of the new QUARTZ SHINSAIBASHI commercial facility in Osaka.
Universal Studios Japan marked its 25th anniversary on March 31, 2026, with a special ceremony featuring park characters, a record-breaking crew greeting of around 650 members, and the debut of a limited-time diorama exhibition.
The third phase of the year-long IDOLiSH7 Harmony Lounge collaboration cafe introduces a Japanese restaurant concept produced by Re:vale, running from April 7 to May 10, 2026, at Animatecafe Ikebukuro 2nd Store and Osaka Nipponbashi.
Fresh donut specialty shop we♡donut is releasing two Dubai chocolate-inspired flavors — "Dubai Choco Rich Cream" and "Dubai Chocolate" — at select locations from April 1, 2026.
Donguri Closet, a Studio Ghibli goods brand for adult women, is teaming up with accessories brand Palnart Poc to release two new earring sets featuring Baron and Louise from Whisper of the Heart, available from April 4, 2026.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring Marimekko's playful collection, including exclusive items and early-release pieces, opens at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from April 8 to 21, 2026.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will offer a cherry-themed afternoon tea from April 27 through May 31, 2026, featuring desserts, a parfait, and savory bites inspired by the season's first cherries.
A new hotel from the RIHGA Royal Hotels brand is set to open in the Namba/Shinsekai area of Osaka on April 3, 2026, offering art-filled rooms, an Osaka-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop large bath with sauna.
To celebrate The Fear Exhibition Osaka, CAFE Lab. at Grand Front Osaka North Wing is offering a limited-edition original cappuccino in three designs, available from March 27 to May 10, 2026.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is available exclusively at BIC Camera Group stores and Animega x Sofmap locations from March 25 to April 12, 2026.
Swiss outdoor brand MAMMUT is opening its second directly operated store in Osaka on April 25, 2026, on the 4th floor of QUARTZ SHINSAIBASHI — a new complex in the Shinsaibashi area — with an interior inspired by the design culture of Zurich, Switzerland.
The PPULBATU CAFE 2026 in JAPAN, a themed cafe featuring Tomorrow X Together's official characters, is set to open at three locations across Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi starting in April 2026.
Three izakaya restaurants operated by CHIMNEY CO., LTD. will host a collaboration with the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series from April 16 to May 15, 2026, offering 13 limited food and drink items alongside exclusive character cards.
For the entire month of April 2026, Aloft Osaka Dojima serves a limited-time sakura afternoon tea featuring strawberry sweets, seasonal savories, and spring cocktails.
All six Godzilla Store locations in Japan are participating in the spring "HEAT RAY CAMPAIGN" starting March 27, 2026, featuring special artwork by Shinji Higuchi and Mayu Yukishita, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever Godzilla Store in Kyushu.
The Japan Candle Association is launching a new hands-on course dedicated to incense crafting, starting April 17, 2026 in both Tokyo and Osaka. The 8-session program covers everything from fragrance basics to shaping and design.
Kenelephant's capsule toy shop KENELE STAND is opening its first Osaka location at Namba Parks in April 2026, bringing 264 machines and artist HUMAN ROBOT's limited-edition "Taccon" vinyl figures to the city.
From May 7 to June 29, 2026, THE RAY restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka offers a limited 20-servings-per-day Rose and Afternoon Tea Lunch, pairing French course cuisine with seven rose-inspired sweets.
Cheese Meat, a popular Italian all-you-can-eat restaurant on the 16th floor of Abeno Lucias in Tennoji, has introduced an unlimited cheese topping option for select menu items — with rich, specialty cheese poured tableside in a spectacular performance.
Starting March 23, 2026, the Hanshin Umeda flagship store is offering spring limited-edition Asagiri Milk sets in limited quantities. From April 1, a special soft cream event with a secret phrase lets customers add a free butter cookie topping.
Hibiya Kadan is selling three types of collaboration bouquets inspired by Pompompurin, the beloved Sanrio character who won first place in the 2025 Sanrio Character Awards, at stores nationwide through April 19, 2026.
The Settsu-kyo Sakura Festival takes place from March 28 to April 12, 2026, at Settsu-kyo Park's cherry blossom square in Takatsuki City, with evening illuminations on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The first-ever Psycho Eyes POP UP STORE is heading to four Hands locations across Japan, starting March 26, 2026. New merchandise using original illustrations will be available, including trading can badges, acrylic stands, T-shirts, tote bags, and more.
A hands-on slime park, Slime Wonderland, is set to open at the WHATAWON entertainment complex in Kishiwada, Osaka from March 25 to April 4, 2026, offering interactive slime experiences for families and visitors of all ages.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are offering a seasonal dining fair featuring Japanese kaiseki, teppanyaki, and French cuisine to mark life's milestone moments.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is holding a limited "Spring Special Time Sale" at three of its top-floor restaurants during April 2026. Reservations for the discounted plans open March 18 and close March 31.
Marking the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the exhibition showcases the largest-ever collection of production materials from animation film director Mamoru Hosoda at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo this summer.
Starting March 18, 2026, JIMMY CHOO's cafes in Ginza, Tokyo, and Osaka are serving a limited-edition matcha drink menu created in collaboration with Kyoto matcha brand SHUHARI KYOTO.
Starting March 23, 2026, night bus travelers booked through HIS can add a 3-hour Kaikatsu CLUB prep session to freshen up upon arrival in Tokyo, Nagoya, or Osaka.
Enjoy 8 elegant rose-themed sweets paired with seasonal teas and an original mocktail, available May 7 through June 30, 2026 at the hotel's Main Lounge.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji will be offering a seasonal afternoon tea called "Saison des jeunes feuillages" at its 15th-floor bar and lounge, THE BAR, from April 29, 2026, featuring teas from the 300-year-old Kyoto tea shop Ippodo Tea.
A special program is planned for March 22 at the Sennan Oyster Festival, held at SENNAN LONG PARK's "Umi no Marché" in Osaka. The day features live stage performances, free oyster soup, local sake tasting, a shell craft workshop, and a food rally.
The Ninja Boy Rantaro cherry blossom-themed pop-up store "Tanoshi Ohanami no Dan POP UP STORE in Loft vol.3" is opening at six Loft stores across Japan from late March through April 2026, featuring new original illustrated merchandise and event-exclusive bonuses.
A national popup event tour for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers has been announced, visiting all 47 prefectures across Japan with region-exclusive Mikey character designs and collectible stamps.
The Osaka chocolaterie Cagi de rêves is running a limited-time Happy Easter Mignon Fair from March 18 to April 17, 2026, featuring a charming Easter collection centered on the theme of "mignon" (cute).
A free-admission light outdoor event is set for SENNAN LONG PARK in Osaka's Sennan City, offering bonfire experiences, hands-on workshops, laser tag battles, food trucks, and a fashion market.
The Takarazuka Revue official shop Quatre Rêves is releasing its first collaboration goods with the bag and fashion brand Charmant Sac on March 26, 2026, featuring premium tweed bags and pouches inspired by the iconic stage world of Takarazuka.
A practical day-by-day Osaka itinerary covering Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Umeda Sky Building, Universal Studios Japan, and more. Includes suggested routes, opening hours, admission prices, and tips on getting around the city with the Osaka Amazing Pass.
From cherry blossom walks along the Okawa River to late-night izakaya crawls in Tenma, here are 15 ways to make the most of spring in Osaka. Includes seasonal food picks, event dates, and tips for timing your trip around peak bloom.
From takoyaki in Dotonbori and kushikatsu in Shinsekai to fresh seafood at Kuromon Market, this neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide covers the best street food in Osaka, with specific shop recommendations, prices, hours, and a suggested one-day eating route.
FiOLATTE, whose Sand Cookie won the Runner-up Grand Prize at the JR East Souvenir Grand Prix 2025, is making a rare appearance outside Shinagawa Station with limited-time pop-ups at department stores in Osaka, Nagoya, and Sendai starting March 18, 2026.
A new karaoke spot with a retro cafe-inspired interior and a community-focused open counter space is set to open in Hirano Ward, Osaka on March 27, 2026.
Kobe Croquette is expanding its limited-release "Fuwamochi Coro" potato croquette to all stores nationwide starting March 12, 2026. To mark the occasion, a free tasting event will be held at Grand Front Osaka's Umekita Plaza on March 29.
The milk sweets brand Asagiri Milk is adding a new fluffy soufflé cheesecake to its lineup starting March 15, 2026, available at stores in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima.
The Tokyo-based butter sweets specialist BUTTER STATE's by Gin no Budo opens a pop-up store at the basement confectionery floor of Takashimaya Osaka from March 15 to 31, 2026, featuring their signature butter-rich cookies and a spring-limited strawberry sandwich.
Hankyu Sanbangai in Umeda, Osaka will host the Hankyu Train Festival 2026 from April 1 to May 6, 2026, featuring a mini train experience for kids and a free original tenugui giveaway via Instagram.
Following the success of the original drawstring pouch tondcho that sold around 1,400 units in just one week, Hanshin Umeda Main Store is releasing a corn-flavored kinchaku tondcho and a limited-time cherry blossom tondcho this spring.
Cafe&Bar KARIN × un treize at Rise Hotel Osaka Kitashinchi is offering a spring limited Strawberry Blossom Afternoon Tea, featuring nine strawberry sweets, savory bites, and a welcome drink, available daily in just 8 sets from March 11 to May 6, 2026.
The "Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express — We Traveled to the Edge of the Galaxy! Exhibition" is coming to Shinsaibashi PARCO from April 4 to 19, 2026, featuring a sign event by director Kameyama Yohei on opening day.
Robata to Kaisen Tennoji Izakaya Honten is running a spring welcome and farewell party campaign through April 30, 2026, offering one complimentary course for the guest of honor when groups of 8 or more make a reservation.
TSUCHIYA KABAN is releasing a new women's bag series called "Maraison" on March 26, 2026. The collection features two styles — a large-capacity tote and a 2-way mini tote — each available in three colors.
The DECK coworking space in Osaka's Chuo Ward is hosting a 10-day international program for digital nomads from April 2 to 11, 2026, featuring cherry blossom hanami at Osaka Castle, a tea ceremony at Ikasuri Shrine, and a deep dive into Osaka's culture and history.
From March 14 to 26, 2026, a pop-up shop featuring secret box toys and character merchandise from Hashy will open at Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda's POP UP PARK, with exclusive Japan-limited items available for advance sale.
HOTEL INTERGATE OSAKA UMEDA will hold a one-day special event on April 1, 2026, featuring live Daikagura performances and Osaka's iconic local dishes to celebrate the hotel's 5th anniversary.
kaene, a formal wear brand from Fukuoka, is opening its first Kansai location at Namba CITY in Osaka on March 13, 2026, releasing three exclusive dress styles available only at this store.
Patina Osaka is distributing 200 free upcycled paper leisure sheets for hanami season, available from March 20 to April 12, 2026. Chef-prepared picnic sets and sandwiches are also available for takeout at the hotel's P72 restaurant.
Tsubameya, the wagashi shop famous for its fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth warabi mochi, is opening a long-term pop-up at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka starting March 18, 2026 — its first foray into the Kansai region.
Naidai Unatoto is launching a limited-time "Sushi Push Pop" featuring three layers of eel and salmon sushi in a transparent cup — no chopsticks needed, perfect for hanami and food walks.
Starting March 11, HACHIKI, the casual brand from Kyoto's long-established chicken specialty restaurant Hachiyan, is offering spring limited-time menus at two locations — Arude Shin-Osaka and Shin-Yokohama.
Accessory brand IRIEBEACH and its sister brand Lufine are hosting an 8-day joint pop-up event in Minamisenba, Osaka from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring over 420 products including new arrivals and exclusive visitor benefits.
The viral online sake shop KURAND is bringing its popular "Sake Gacha" experience to life at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka for a limited two-week run.
The Ogimachi Sakura Festival takes place at Ogimachi Park in Osaka's Kita Ward from April 3 to 5, 2026, featuring night cherry blossom illuminations, sakura-colored sky lanterns, Japanese traditional music and street performance shows, sake tasting, and food trucks.
Plan your Osaka trip with this practical guide to the city's top 20 attractions. From Dotonbori's neon-lit food scene and Osaka Castle's hilltop views to the retro lanes of Shinsekai and Umeda's rooftop gardens, here's everything you need to know about getting around, what to eat, and where to go.
Sesame Street Fun World, a beloved section of Universal Wonderland at Universal Studios Japan since March 2012, will close on May 10, 2026. To celebrate 14 years of memories, a special farewell event called "Forever Friends" will run from March 20 to May 10, 2026.
A limited-time official pop-up store for the globally popular animation The Amazing Digital Circus is set to open at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka and Ikebukuro PARCO in Tokyo from March 19 to April 5, 2026, featuring a special collaboration with POPEE the Performer.
LEON magazine's popular adults-only social lounge APE LEON is heading to Osaka for the first time, with an event at Nakazakicho's wine bistro MONIQUE on April 2, 2026.
Crepe to Espresso to Nakazakicho, a crepe specialty shop known for its crispy, cookie-like golden crepes paired with espresso, opened in Osaka's Nakazakicho neighborhood on March 5, 2026.
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai marks its first anniversary on March 25, 2026, with a new restaurant and a bayside afternoon tea limited to 30 servings per day, featuring Asian sweets and free-flow tea overlooking Sakai Old Port.
Due to overwhelming demand, the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 at Hotel New Otani Osaka's SATSUKI LOUNGE is extending its weekday hours until 8:00 PM from March 16 to March 31, 2026.
Three restaurants at Hotel New Otani Osaka are offering limited-time menus inspired by the bond between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his brother Hidenaga, available from March 1 through April 19, 2026.
Three onigiri varieties that were a hit at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo are returning in refined form at the Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kyobashi store, available for a limited time from March 6, 2026.
Café Kitsuné is releasing a spring seasonal menu on March 13, 2026, featuring colorful limited-time drinks and sweets made with sakura, pistachio, and matcha.
Starting March 4, 2026, the Denmark-inspired KAFFE OTTE café at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store is serving a limited-time spring strawberry lineup—including a strawberry parfait and a Danish French toast—through May 12, 2026.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) is hosting a Family☆Day on March 14, 2026 — a relaxed museum day welcoming families with babies and young children, with free admission to the Collection Exhibition for all.
A new artisan bakery brand born from the collaboration between renowned baker Chef Ryuzo Abe and the craftsmen of Dia Corporation opens on the basement floor of Daimaru Umeda, aiming to become Kansai's best bakery.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is running a special spring stay plan with guaranteed cherry blossom views of Osaka Castle Park, available for just 5 rooms per day from March 20 to April 19, 2026.
A large-scale fireworks event is coming to Nishikinohama Beach in Kaizuka, Osaka on April 4, 2026, featuring approximately 10,000 shells and a 300-meter-wide display. Umi Terrace Nishikinohama is offering exclusive overnight and day-trip BBQ plans to mark the occasion.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Sky Restaurant Etoile on the 17th floor of Miyako City Osaka Tennoji is hosting a Hokkaido-themed all-you-can-eat buffet featuring dishes made with produce sourced directly from Hokkaido farmers and producers.
Nagasakido, an Osaka confectionery shop with over 100 years of history, has launched the "Castella Biscuit" — a new treat that combines the moist, fluffy texture of castella with the light, crispy bite of a biscuit. Available first at Shin-Osaka Station from March 2, 2026.
The fresh-baked cheese tart shop PABLO is launching two seasonal PABLOmini tarts at its Shinsaibashi flagship — a cherry blossom-inspired "Hanami" and a White Day-exclusive "White Opera" — available from March 1, 2026.
D2C fashion brand SOÉJU is hosting its 2026 Spring/Summer collection exhibition and fitting events across four cities — including Shizuoka for the first time. Visitors can freely try on curated pieces with no in-venue purchase pressure.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with the "Discover U!!!" theme, launching a year-long lineup of special entertainment from March 4, 2026. Highlights include a revamped parade featuring 25 Pikachus, the return of the Back to the Future DeLorean and Doc Brown after about 10 years, a new theme song by Vaundy, and the comeback of the Jurassic World Journey experience.
Chiikawa Ramen Buta locations at PARCO stores in Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Nagoya, Shinsaibashi, and Hiroshima will release four new merchandise items on March 19, including character mascots of Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi.
RYO-SEN, a unit dedicated to presenting quality tools as elements that enrich daily life, brings together handpicked living goods from craftspeople across Japan to the 7th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from March 4 through June 30.
Freshly baked cheese tart shop PABLO is launching a new limited-edition "Caramel Nuts Cheese Tart" at its Shinsaibashi Main Store from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring three types of nuts and a bitter caramel sauce, priced at 1,280 yen.
Leach Bar and Cellar Bar at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka are offering two special cherry blossom cocktails from March 1 to April 30, 2026.
A breathtaking fusion of music and fireworks is coming to SENNAN LONG PARK in Sennan, Osaka, on August 22, 2026, as the "SBI Maihanabi in Osaka, Sennan" makes its debut.
From March 4 to 14, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's food floors present a lineup of spring-inspired sweets, including Hankyu-exclusive flower-motif cakes crafted by skilled artisans, seasonal baked goods, and limited-time guest brands for White Day 2026.
Starting March 2, 2026, the dashi shabu-shabu restaurant "Okaka" is serving a spring-limited dish featuring branded sea bream "Madai Mirai" from Kochi Prefecture and fresh Naruto wakame, available at four locations in Tokyo and Osaka through early May.
A collaboration POP UP SHOP featuring Tabekko Doubutsu: THE MOVIE and Sanrio Characters opens at four Kiddyland stores across Japan starting March 13, with restocked sold-out items from October 2025 plus new merchandise and special purchase bonuses.
The Shiroato History Museum in Takatsuki City will present approximately 200 items related to horses — from Edo-period festival horse tack to folk toys — in a free exhibition running from March 14 to May 31, 2026.
Café & Books Bibliothèque and its sister store Pancake & Books Bibliothèque are offering a cherry blossom-themed seasonal pancake from March 1 to 31, 2026, letting you enjoy hanami vibes before the actual sakura season arrives.
Robots from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan signature pavilion "Future of Life" are coming to Grand Front Osaka for a special exhibition running March 14–18, 2026, with archive footage screenings and live robot demos — all free to enter.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's All-Day Dining "SATSUKI" is refreshing its breakfast buffet with a "Wellness Morning" concept combining gut health and body-warming foods to combat the pollen season, with limited cherry blossom items launching March 12.
The Italian design brand Qeeboo will be on display at five major Takashimaya stores across Japan as part of a limited-time spring event running from February 25 to March 17, 2026.
Alice in Fantasy Land, the Alice in Wonderland-themed fantasy restaurant near JR Osaka Station, is hosting a limited-time Easter afternoon tea and course menu from March 1 through April 30, 2026.
InterContinental Hotel Osaka is launching its Spring Promotion 2026, featuring seasonal menus, limited-edition cocktails, and sakura sweets across multiple venues from March through May 2026.
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Izumi in Izumi City, Osaka is undergoing its second major renovation since opening. Starting March 26, 2026, 30 new and renovated stores will open in phases, including the first Kansai location of Adidas Store by ABC-MART.
Zenrin Co., Ltd.'s stationery and goods brand Map Design GALLERY will be exhibiting at the Stationery Girls Expo in Osaka 2026 from March 5 to 8, offering event-exclusive stationery featuring an antique map-inspired design of the Kinki region.
The Osaka Municipal Museum of Art is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the special exhibition "Full Force! Stories of Treasures," running from April 25 to June 21, 2026. Pre-sale tickets go on sale February 25, 2026, along with a full lineup of related events.
The 19th-floor LOUNGE PLUS at Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel will offer the "Parfait Fraise" from March 1 to May 31, 2026, with a different handpicked strawberry variety taking center stage each month.
BAR PLUS on the 19th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel hosts a seasonal strawberry cocktail promotion from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring a 90-minute free-flow plan and à la carte ordering.
All-Day Dining Limone at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection is serving a special mini bouquet-included dinner buffet plan from March 12 to April 28, 2026 — perfect for farewell parties, reunions, and family celebrations.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is hosting a spring strawberry series featuring the afternoon buffet "Strawberry Blossom" at Splendido from March 11, and the afternoon tea "Sakura & Strawberry Royal" at The Lobby Lounge from March 10, 2026.
A spring-limited 8-dish Chinese course "Zuien (瑞宴)" is available from March 1 to May 31, 2026, at Chinese Restaurant Sangu on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building in Osaka. Priced at ¥10,000 per person, highlights include domestic spare ribs in orange sweet and sour sauce and steamed cherry sea bream with seafood soy sauce.
The French restaurant La Belle Assiette at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji is launching a seasonal prix fixe dinner celebrating the aromas and textures of spring, starting March 16, 2026.
Korean twisted donut brand BONTEMPS is rolling out a seasonal "Spring Strawberry Fair" starting March 1, featuring four limited-edition spring-themed donuts across all locations in Japan.
ÉDIFICE is hosting a bag personalization event featuring Hender Scheme's "assemble" line, where shoppers can freely mix and match colors for each part of their bag at stores across Japan.
Lounge 3-60 at InterContinental Hotel Osaka is serving a limited-time Graduation Cake Set from March 2 to March 30, 2026, featuring a cherry blossom mousse and rosé champagne-flavored cake — a sweet way to mark the season of new beginnings.
To celebrate JJ magazine's 50th anniversary, a special collaboration pop-up store featuring Sanrio Characters is opening at SHIBUYA109 Abeno from March 4 to 8, 2026, with 12 limited-edition items.
Following the Tokyo venue, the DECO*27 feat. Hatsune Miku EXHIBITION will be held in Osaka at Namba Marui from April 10 to 19, 2026, featuring original artwork, music video displays, and exclusive merchandise.
Experience the world of Psycho-Pass at pop-up galleries in Tokyo and Osaka featuring exclusive merchandise, character-themed displays, and life-size photo panels. Free admission with special visitor gifts.
Following their successful collaboration at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Osaka Metro and Mon Cher, creator of the famous Dojima Roll, will release collaborative baked confectionery at the Osaka Marathon EXPO 2026, held February 20-21, 2026 at Intex Osaka.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special Kuromi short drama series launching February 20, 2026. The series follows Kuromi and her band BLACK DREAMS BLOOM as they prepare for a new live show under the theme "Discover U!!!"
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store is undergoing its largest renovation of the deli section since the building's opening in 2014, transforming 60% of the basement floor with 16 new shops opening from late February to late April 2026.
Gion Tsujiri and Saryo Tsujiri unveil special spring menu items at Daimaru Shinsaibashi to celebrate the store's 300th anniversary, featuring the luxurious Ranman parfait and Haru no Utage three-tiered feast.
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Sakai, LaLaport Kadoma, and Mitsui Outlet Park Osaka Kadoma will host a special gummy-themed event celebrating Ura Gummy Day on March 9th, featuring all-you-can-pack gummy stations, manufacturer booths, and entertainment.
Hiroshima IPPIN KITTE Osaka Store presents a special Higashihiroshima Fair from February 28 to April 23, 2026, featuring sake tasting from 10 breweries, the region's mascot Nonta, and Higashihiroshima Koi Chicken tastings.
Kamakura Beniya, famous for their beloved Kurumikko sweets, is holding a special pop-up at Daimaru Shinsaibashi from March 18 to 24, 2026, featuring exclusive limited-edition products.
The folk-rock ensemble YRKOR, who performed at the National Day of Kyrgyz Republic during the Osaka-Kansai Expo, will hold their first solo concerts in Japan. Experience Kyrgyz traditional music blended with rock and jazz elements in Tokyo and Osaka.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka presents a thought-provoking film screening event exploring the relationship between war, memory, and visual culture through documentary and contemporary art films.
Celebrate spring with a limited-time afternoon tea featuring delicate cherry blossoms and fresh strawberries. Available March 1 to April 30, 2026, at LOUNGE PLUS on the 19th floor.
Osaka Takashimaya hosts the exclusive Western Japan No.1 Sentai Gozyuger POP UP SHOP from March 4 to 16. Featuring new merchandise with main visuals, original goods, and six life-size character statues to celebrate the Super Sentai 50th anniversary series finale.
Experience a unique outdoor kotatsu event at Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden where visitors can enjoy plum blossoms while staying warm in traditional heated tables from February 11 to March 8, 2026.
The largest exotic animal event in the Kansai region returns with over 300,000 total visitors. REPTILES FEVER 2026 Winter features rare creatures from around the world, stage shows with popular YouTuber Hiroshi Hirasaka, and exciting new attractions at INTEX Osaka on February 21-22.
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan marks its 5th anniversary with limited-edition merchandise and food inspired by the iconic Super Star power-up item. The celebration runs from March 18, 2026, featuring colorful items and special experiences.
Wendy's・First Kitchen introduces two luxurious burger items featuring black truffle sauce, white truffle oil, and creamy mozzarella cheese at select locations starting February 26th.
After three years of development, Allbirds introduces the Breezer Point, a pointed-toe flat that combines elegant design with the comfort of natural materials. The new model addresses common heel slippage issues while maintaining the breathability and washability that made the original Breezer series so popular.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents "New Life Wellness, Better You" from February 25 to March 24, featuring yoga and pilates workshops by popular instructors and the Kansai debut of yoga wear brand easyoga.
A new addition to LUCUA Osaka opens on April 5, 2026, featuring Japan's largest character merchandise zone and a diverse restaurant area across floors 10-16 of the South Gate Building.
A new flagship store featuring popular character merchandise from Narumiya's beloved junior fashion brands will open at LUCUA SOUTH in Umeda, Osaka in fall 2026.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, the hotel's LAVAROCK restaurant will offer a spring-limited dinner course showcasing premium ingredients from Nara's Yoshino region, blending local culinary traditions with American cuisine.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya launches a special collaboration with Licca-chan for their Spring Beauty Up campaign. Shop cosmetics worth ¥7,000 or more to enter a lottery for original Licca-chan charm pouches, with in-store shoppers receiving limited edition glitter stickers.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi marks its 300th anniversary with a special dining event from March 6-31, featuring adult versions of the beloved children's lunch plate. Thirteen restaurants offer spring seasonal menus with desserts, drinks, and commemorative flags.
A new curry bread specialty shop opens at Ario Yao in Osaka, featuring hand-wrapped curry bread made fresh in-store, including their award-winning "Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Pork Curry Bread."
Godzilla Store Umeda is moving to NU Chayamachi 7F on April 6, 2026, with an impressive blue-lit Godzilla (2023) Heat Ray Version statue welcoming visitors to an enhanced shopping experience.
Harvest Hill's rapeseed flower fields are now in peak bloom. The 500,000 flowers create a stunning yellow carpet across 3,000 square meters, offering visitors an early taste of spring under the blue sky.
The popular hand-dyed shoe brand HTHREE brings its fitting event to Osaka for the first time, allowing customers to try on shoes and place custom orders, with a sample sale offering up to 40% off.
The lifestyle hotel's Cafe & Bar presents Asian street food favorites, featuring complimentary salad and soup buffet during weekday lunch hours through March 31, 2026.
THE CLASIK's women's collection is now available at LAND OF TOMORROW stores in Tokyo and Osaka. The collection features 7 pieces including coats, shirts, jackets, and slacks, exclusively available at select locations.
TOHO Retail is opening a new entertainment complex at NU Chayamachi in Osaka's Umeda area on April 6, 2026. The store features Godzilla merchandise, anime goods, and theater memorabilia all in one location.
A 139-year-old Japanese confectionery shop partners with a creative studio to launch a sweet-and-sour pineapple manju, inspired by the iconic lions of Namba Bridge.
The Miyazaki Hinata Fruits Fair 2026 is underway at approximately 130 restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Miyazaki, featuring special menus made with the region's premium citrus fruits through March 10th.
The popular bagel specialty shop tecona bagel works, known for its lines and unique textures, opens at Daimaru Umeda Store for a limited time from February 25.
A special exhibition celebrating 15 years of Danganronpa comes to Tokyo's Ueno and Osaka's Umeda with exclusive displays, merchandise, and interactive mystery challenges.
From February 20 to 24, Hankyu Umeda Main Store showcases the charm of satoyama living with the GREENable brand from Okayama Prefecture's Maniwa City, featuring traditional crafts, fermented foods, and plant-dyed apparel.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host its 20th Ronnefeldt Tea Seminar featuring African tea on April 16, 2026, with tastings and an original course menu incorporating Ronnefeldt tea.
Choose between all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries or a three-variety tasting experience at this limited-time afternoon tea event running weekends and holidays from March 6 to May 31, 2026.
From March 1 to May 6, 2026, Hotel Kintetsu Universal City near Universal Studios Japan will host a Spring Gourmet Fair, featuring fresh pasta, strawberry desserts, and special Golden Week menu items including kushikatsu and sushi.
The National Bunraku Theatre's traditional Rōkyoku performance by leading performers returns on February 21, 2026. Leading performers discuss their enthusiasm for this special event, which includes the first-ever explanatory segment and commemorates the designation of Rōkyoku as an Important Intangible Cultural Property.
A popular yakiniku restaurant in Osaka's Umeda district is offering its premium all-you-can-eat course featuring over 80 menu items at a special half-price rate of 1,990 yen from February 16 to 28, exclusively on weekdays.
The Westin Osaka's Lobby Lounge introduces a luxurious parfait showcasing Amarin, an extraordinarily sweet rare strawberry variety from Saitama Prefecture, available from March 9 to May 6, 2026.
Saisai Malatang, a malatang specialty restaurant in Osaka's Umeda area, has introduced a new menu option featuring a milder, beauty-focused soup. The "Truffle-Infused White Fermented Soy Milk Soup with Collagen" can be added for an extra ¥150.
DRESSY CAFE introduces a limited-time Aurora Princess Dress and Cherry Blossom Fair across its Osaka, Nagoya, and Kamakura locations, featuring special sakura-themed sweets, drinks, and an enchanting nighttime event.
Seven JR West Hotels across Japan are serving special strawberry sweets this spring, featuring fresh strawberry tastings, award-winning patissier-supervised buffets, and local strawberry specialties from February through May 2026.
MIGNON, a beloved mini croissant specialist from Kyushu, is opening its first location in southern Osaka at Tennoji Mio on March 6, 2026.
Beloved Tennoji landmark Brasserie Monochrome reopens March 1st with a refreshed 121-seat space featuring a new private floor and seasonal spring menu celebrating 26 years of service.
Osaka Science Museum presents unique devices that enhanced visitor experiences at Expo 2025 pavilions, showcasing innovative exhibition technology.
Osaka Takashimaya will host a pop-up shop from February 27 to March 9, 2026, featuring illustrator mikko's charming character brand Lil ala mode. The event will showcase merchandise, original artwork displays, and themed decorations celebrating the brand's cute and fashionable world.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with a spectacular year-long celebration starting March 2026, featuring limited-edition collaborative foods with iconic Japanese brands and exclusive commemorative merchandise celebrating 25 years of memories.
ItoHam Co., Ltd. and Universal Studios Japan are collaborating to offer a special 25th-anniversary menu item featuring the popular Altbayern® sausage in a monster-sized hot dog.
Alice in Fantasy Land in Osaka's Umeda district introduces special Valentine's dessert offerings for February 2026, featuring personalized chocolate messages and a strawberry-themed afternoon tea set.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, enjoy a luxurious strawberry-themed high tea experience with free-flow champagne and cocktails at Bar19 on the hotel's top floor.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, a Universal Studios Japan Official Hotel, marks its 25th anniversary in July 2026 with exclusive merchandise, special accommodations, and unique collaborative items available only at the hotel.
A limited-edition collaboration stamp set featuring O-Band's iconic packaging and mascot "Waguma" illustrated by popular artist Tobimatsu Shoichiro debuts at the Stationery Expo in Osaka 2026 this March.
The world's only official Sesame Street store debuts a nostalgic new life collection featuring vintage-style artwork inspired by classic storybooks. Available from February 12 at stores and online.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka presents special "Happy Yellow" themed menus and accommodation plans from March 1 to 31, 2026, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Happy Woman Festa with renewed dining options and elegant floral decorations.
Ginbis' beloved Tabekko Doubutsu biscuits come to life with a limited-time pop-up store at LaLaport Kadoma and Mitsui Outlet Park Kadoma from February 16 to March 1. Featuring the iconic Lion-kun's Nap Monument making its first appearance in Osaka, along with exclusive merchandise from past Tabekko Doubutsu LAND events.
The Leach Bar at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka introduces two sophisticated limited-edition cocktails celebrating Valentine's and White Day. The Valentine's Grasshopper features white chocolate liqueur with pink pepper, while the White Day Margarita blends peach and mint with a special chocolate ring.
Celebrate the theatrical release of Netflix's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! with exclusive merchandise at pop-up shops in Shinjuku Marui Annex and Joshin Nipponbashi, featuring newly illustrated goods and purchase bonuses.
The Osaka Prefecture Enokojima Culture and Arts Creation Center presents an exhibition featuring artworks created by children through four hands-on art programs exploring communication and creativity.
From February 13 to May 6, 2026, Osaka Metro and Monster Hunter collaborate to bring an audio AR quest experience to subway stations across Osaka. Explore the city while completing digital quests featuring Monster Hunter Wilds and Monster Hunter Stories 3.
PUMA supported the AirAsia HYROX Osaka fitness race held from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at INTEX Osaka. Approximately 8,000 athletes participated over three days in this expanded event combining running and functional training.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay in Osaka's bay area introduces the Sakura Glamping Buffet, a unique indoor cherry blossom viewing experience combining outdoor-style cooking with hotel-quality bistro French cuisine, running from March 2 to May 31, 2026.
AND THE FRIET, a French fry specialty shop, introduces the "Goimo-Yaki: JAPAN-BELGIUM BOX Ⅱ" set, featuring innovative potato snacks baked one by one by traditional Kyoto craftsmen.
Gunma Prefecture's official mascot Gunma-chan will appear at a special pop-up event at KITTE Osaka on February 14th-15th, 2026. The event features exclusive merchandise including new hoodie colors, limited edition items, and meet-and-greet opportunities with the beloved character.
From February 16 to April 30, 2026, the St. Regis Hotel Osaka offers an exclusive afternoon tea collaboration with traditional Japanese confectioner Taneya, celebrating spring with fresh strawberries and wagashi artistry.
From January 27 to February 16, 2026, ESTNATION stores in Roppongi Hills and Osaka are hosting a European sweets pop-up featuring historic marzipan from Germany's Niederegger, truffle chocolates from Italy's Urbani, and more delightful treats.
Starting February 6, 2026, Flower Miffy's drink stand introduces two seasonal beverages celebrating spring's arrival with sakura and matcha flavors at Asakusa and Tennoji Mio locations.
To celebrate 3,000 participants in the sushi chef job experience activity, Kandu Dainichi visitors can now enjoy a 200 yen discount at Kappazushi restaurants across the Kansai region through April 5, 2026.
The rice porridge and noodle specialty restaurant is launching a spicy numbing mala tang dish from February 6 through late March at select locations, featuring customizable noodle options and warming spices.
The NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition, marking the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death, has attracted 50,000 visitors in just 26 days since its opening at Terrada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo.
This February, PARCELLE JEWELRY Umeda unveils charming strawberry jewelry, botanical Primula rings, and vibrant new collections, alongside three exclusive jewelry events including a trunk show, stone market, and custom order consultations.
Chinese Restaurant Koka Ryuho at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka marks its 20th anniversary with special dinner courses blending past and present culinary traditions, available from March 3 to April 30, 2026.
Nikon Imaging Japan presents a stunning photo exhibition by photographer Takeshi Fukazawa, showcasing cherry blossoms from across Japan, at Nikon Plaza Tokyo and Osaka.
Experience THE GINZA's renewed beauty ritual collection at a limited-time pop-up shop at Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store from February 15 to 24, 2026. Discover the new UV protector, cleansing, and day serum products that transform your daily skincare into a beauty ritual.
British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston introduces a new spring collection featuring nostalgic floral art with cotton lace details and frilly accessories, available at stores and online starting February 6th.
Nankai Electric Railway announces the spring and summer dining menu for the GRAN Tenku train, featuring dishes created by Chef Motokawa of Restaurant Genji. The menu showcases local ingredients from Senshu, Minami Kawachi, and Wakayama.
Baby brand Stella Mimore opens its first pop-up shop at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store from February 18 to 24, 2026, showcasing William Morris-inspired muslin cotton baby gifts.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's legendary strawberry buffet concludes its 2026 season with a stunning finale. From April 1-28, enjoy an enchanting collection of sweets combining strawberries, cherry blossoms, and matcha in this special spring celebration.
To celebrate the second season broadcast of the TV anime 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess, Karaoke Pasela is hosting a special collaboration event at four locations from February 13 to March 15, 2026.
The popular strawberry festival, which attracted approximately 580,000 visitors in Yokohama last year, will be held in Osaka for the third time this March with both returning favorites and first-time vendors.
From March to April 2026, thirteen restaurants and hotels across Japan will offer special spring-themed afternoon tea featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms, celebrating the season with elegant sweets and savory dishes.
Shukurei Co., Ltd. has launched "The Master Seasonal Edition Pearl Blue," a limited-time special package featuring three popular baked confections at THE MASTER by Butter Butler locations.
The Westin Osaka announces its seasonal Strawberry Afternoon Tea from March 1 to May 6, 2026, featuring rare Amarin strawberries in an elegant dessert collection. Each guest receives their own tiered stand filled with strawberry-focused treats at the lobby lounge.
Felissimo's urban winery f winery will host a wine seminar at Grand Green Osaka on February 26th. The beginner-friendly session focuses on discovering your favorite red wines through tasting and expert guidance.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring exclusive Initial D merchandise kicks off at bookstores in Osaka and Shizuoka in February 2026, with plans to tour multiple locations.
The world's most famous penguin Pingu collaborates with eco-friendly lifestyle brand KNT365. Exclusive products including bags and book covers available at select Tsutaya bookstores from February 6 to March 1, 2026.
From January 26 to March 1, 2026, Aloha Table restaurants across Japan are serving special menu items inspired by Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties. The collaboration features dishes that appear in the game, including SPAM-topped hamburgers and curry, plus an exclusive SNS campaign with prizes.
Pie International's latest art book featuring Yufushi's watercolor illustrations goes on sale February 20, with pre-sale events at Kawachi Shinsaibashi Gallery starting February 14 and signing sessions in Osaka and Tokyo.
Starting February 1, 2026, Bar19 on the 19th floor of Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station will serve the "OSAKA FUSION" cocktail, a playful drink that transforms from cola flavor to kushikatsu sauce taste.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka presents its 2026 Spring Cherry Blossom Promotion "SPRING AWAKENING," featuring cherry blossom-themed afternoon tea, seasonal dining menus, spa treatments, and exclusive river cruise experiences throughout the hotel.
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport's all-day dining restaurant "The Brasserie" will feature a special buffet showcasing Matsunami cabbage and local ingredients from Izumisano City through March 29, 2026.
Following its successful run in Tokyo that drew approximately 130,000 visitors, The Fear Exhibition is coming to Osaka. The exhibition, created by horror writer Nashi, Yami Inc., and TV Tokyo producer Tokio Omori, opens March 27, 2026 at Grand Front Osaka's Event Lab.
The March Grand Sumo Tournament, a spring tradition in Naniwa, will be held at EDION Arena Osaka from March 8 to 22, 2026. Hotel Granvia Osaka, an official hotel of the Japan Sumo Association, is now selling packages that include viewing tickets along with accommodation and tea lounge cake sets.
A new PABLO mini Opera cheese tart launches on February 1st, 2026, at PABLO's Shinsaibashi flagship store. This elegant cheese tart combines smooth cream, bittersweet chocolate coating, and freeze-dried strawberries for a refined adult flavor.
Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini introduces spring-themed cafe menu featuring luxurious strawberry parfaits and waffles infused with champagne, available at select locations from February 1 to April 30, 2025.
A new R HOTEL property opens in Osaka's Namba area on February 16, 2026, offering a calm urban retreat near Kuromon Market.
The popular bathhouse SOKOTOTO at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka, is extending its operating hours until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays throughout February 2026, offering night sauna and bathing experiences for those seeking post-work relaxation.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition Osaka, an experiential digital art museum, reached 10,000 visitors and is running without rest days through March 14 at Grand Front Osaka.
SATUR, a popular Korean contemporary brand, is opening its first permanent store in the Kansai area at LUCUA Osaka on February 27, 2026. The store will feature the brand's latest 26SS collection and offer exclusive novelties for visitors.
Hotel New Otani's patisserie introduces a unique shortcake combining Hakata amaou strawberries with traditional castella sponge, available through March 31, 2026.
A warm and welcoming hotel opens in Osaka's Shinsekai district, offering comfortable stays near Tsutenkaku Tower with excellent access to Namba and major Osaka attractions.
From February 9 to April 12, 2026, Hotel Vischio Osaka offers a special package featuring access to the newly opened Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park wellness facility, perfect for a spring relaxation getaway in Osaka.
A popular food event featuring over 160 kitchen cars will be held at Ama Historic Park in Takatsuki City over five days in February, offering diverse gourmet experiences from across Japan.
LUCUA Osaka will open 10 new stores starting February 13, featuring Western Japan's first permanent G Butters' location, Kansai's first SATUR store, and popular Hokkaido Soup Curry Suage.
On March 6, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka will host an exclusive dinner event celebrating Tokushima Prefecture's culinary excellence, featuring renowned French chef Masaru Kamikakimoto and members of Club du Tasuki d'or.
The popular SQUARE ENIX POP UP CAFE locations in Osaka and Nagoya will feature a limited-time collaboration with the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, celebrating over 6 million copies sold worldwide.
From February 1, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka offers Valentine's Chocolate Assortment, limited-time courses at Hana Goyomi, and an exclusive Valentine's dinner at Table36 on February 14.
The luxury chocolate brand THE TAILOR has released its popular seasonal chocolate sandwich "The Chocolat Couture Pistachio & Raspberry" for a limited time, featuring a harmonious blend of rich pistachio flavor and refreshing raspberry acidity.
A luxurious afternoon tea featuring strawberries and spring flavors debuts at Waldorf Astoria Osaka from February 1st, created by Bocuse d'Or Japan finalist Chef Tsuchiya.
From February 1 to 28, 2026, Café & Books Bibliothèque and Pancake & Books Bibliothèque will serve a special Valentine's pancake combining rich Earl Grey chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries and orange sauce for a sophisticated seasonal treat.
A limited-time themed café based on Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage! opens in multiple Japanese cities from March 2026. Enjoy Y2K-style décor, photogenic menu items, and exclusive character merchandise.
From February 1 to February 28, 2026, Nadaman restaurants at four locations in Shinjuku, Nihonbashi, Nagoya, and Umeda feature special course menus highlighting premium Hakata wagyu beef and Hakata jidori chicken at affordable prices.
Patina Osaka releases its second collaboration with world-renowned artist VERDY on January 31, 2026, featuring sweatshirts and socks at the hotel's first-floor retail shop.
THE RAY restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, a Vignette Collection hotel, offers an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner course from February 1-15, 2026, featuring French cuisine and romantic Nakanoshima river views.
Experience the world of Ginbis' iconic Tabekko Dobutsu biscuits at themed cafes opening across Japan in February 2026. Enjoy animal-shaped burgers, towering parfaits, and adorable desserts at locations in Shibuya, Tennoji, and Nagoya.
CoCo Bubble Tea announces a collaboration with the anime film White Snake: The Floating Life. Running from January 30 to February 28, customers ordering designated drinks at all 5 Japan locations receive original stickers, with additional SNS campaigns and prizes.
Korean-style twisted doughnut brand Bontemps introduces two new premium drinks featuring rich chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry flavors at all locations starting February 1st.
A collaboration cafe featuring the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen opens at two locations in Tokyo and Osaka. The cafe offers character-themed menu items like Yuji's Black Flash Pasta and new original merchandise including acrylic figure stands with newly drawn illustrations.
A limited-time collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Rilakkuma brings adorable pancake and strawberry menu items to 12 locations across Japan from February 1 to 28, 2026.
Starting January 30, 2026, special collaboration merchandise featuring Princess Connect! Re:Dive will be available online and at 10 major Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including new character designs.
Toshi Yoroizuka releases a new nama chocolate that beautifully combines rich Earl Grey and Darjeeling tea with milk chocolate. The Chocolat Royal Milk Tea is now available at department stores, Toshi Yoroizuka shops, and online.
Namba Walk hosts a Valentine's Day event featuring live chocolate art painting by renowned artist norico, chocolate art exhibitions, and interactive photo opportunities from February 1 to 14, 2026.
A 24-day pop-up store featuring 17 types of cookie tins inspired by beloved picture books opens at Shinsaibashi PARCO on January 31st.
Anua's experiential POPUP event featuring the viral PDRN Hydrating Mist will be held at @cosme stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from January to March 2026, offering exclusive purchase perks including an original gacha game.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store presents a wide variety of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun 2026, from fresh seafood to unique ethnic flavors. The lucky direction this year is south-southeast.
The Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association will hold the 4th National Strawberry Championship on February 4th and 6th, 2026, to determine the most delicious spring strawberry from 438 entries nationwide.
On February 13, 2026, the FEILER shop on the 10th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store will reopen with a completely new concept. Featuring the largest sales floor area of any department store FEILER shop in Japan, the renewed store offers an elegant space where visitors can experience the brand's latest products, including exclusive baby items available only at select locations.
Hotel Nikko Osaka's tea lounges will serve a luxurious strawberry sundae from February 1st to March 31st, 2026. The dessert features five fresh strawberries paired with ice cream and cream layers.
Hotel Universal Port serves special ehoumaki featuring Osaka-grown shirasu and spinach from February 1 to 3, celebrating Setsubun in the birthplace of this traditional custom.
Le Pain Kobe Kitano, operated by Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland, is selling Valentine's gifts featuring premium bonbon chocolat made with three exquisite spirits and a limited-edition sablé assortment.
The Valentine Chocola Collection 2026 at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store enters its second half starting January 28. Popular snack brands like Calbee Plus and Cho Happy Turn by Kameda Seika make their appearance, while the entire building transforms into a chocolate paradise with Club Harie's debut and Fujiya's Peko Poko Chocolate Labo event.
During the Valentine Chocolate Collection 2026, cafés and restaurants throughout Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store are offering special chocolate-themed menus, from French toast with three types of chocolate to seasonal parfaits and hot chocolate drinks.
A special pop-up shop for Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion opens at Tower Records from February 6 to 15, featuring music-themed merchandise and exclusive event benefits.
Fairycake Fair launches two exclusive chocolate and caramel sweets at Hankyu Umeda's Valentine's event from February 4 to 14, 2026, featuring a special Miracle Cat Cookie Tin and new Caramel Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.
Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore launches a special collaboration with Laid-Back Camp season 3, featuring exclusive bookstore clerk Shima Rin illustrations, original merchandise, and a themed cafe menu at six locations across Japan.
Fujiya's Valentine's event "Peko Poko Chocolate Labo" returns to Kintetsu Department Store Main Store Abeno Harukas. The event features Peko-chan's chocolate laboratory, collaboration with Sanrio Characters, greeting events, and exclusive merchandise sales.
A new weekday lunch course debuts at Chinese restaurant Xiang Tao, featuring six dishes and medicinal tea designed to nurture wellness from within, based on traditional Chinese medicine principles.
From February 4 to 14, Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store brings together four prestigious chocolate maisons showcasing exquisite chocolates in a unique Vories-designed space. This special Valentine's event features two brands making their first appearance at the store.
Gaemizib, the popular Korean restaurant specializing in Nakgopsae (a spicy hot pot with octopus, beef intestines, and shrimp) from Busan, Korea, is set to open its third location at Hankyu Kappa Yokocho in Osaka's Umeda district on February 3, 2026. Online reservations are now available, and a special campaign offering complimentary MAERYO Makgeolli will be held at all three locations to celebrate the opening.
U-TREASURE begins accepting pre-orders for Girls und Panzer das Finale collaboration tank track rings featuring character engravings, available January 20 to February 20, 2026.
The 3rd Modern Master Ceramics Exhibition is being held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store's Art Gallery from January 21 to 27, 2026, featuring approximately 50 works by Japan's most prestigious ceramic artists.
Lazare Diamond stores across Japan are hosting a Bridal Fair from January 24 to February 28, 2026. Customers who purchase bridal rings during the event will receive an original Lazare Diamond novelty item as a gift.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or presents its 2026 Valentine collection featuring bean-to-bar nama chocolate with Japanese peaches and grapes, available at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from January 21 to February 14.
GODIVA Japan will offer the original chocolate drink GODIVA 47 Chocolixir featuring specialty products from all 47 prefectures of Japan at the Hankyu Valentine Chocolate Fair 2026, held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, for a limited time from January 21, 2026.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel introduces an elegant chocolate and berry parfait at its 19th-floor LOUNGE PLUS from January 19 to February 28, 2026. During Valentine's season (February 1-14), the dessert features a special design with canelés, bonbon chocolates, and a heart-shaped candy decoration. BAR PLUS also offers a Chocolate Hour Set pairing two drinks with chocolate assortments.
Universal Studios Japan brings back the Wicked For Good Celebration featuring exclusive greetings with Elphaba and Glinda, costume exhibits, and themed merchandise from February 20, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka has launched Gourmet Coupon 2026, offering guests a smart way to indulge in premium hotel dining. Purchase coupons at ¥3,500 each and use them as ¥4,000 credit across 11 restaurants and bars until March 31, 2026.
Kintetsu Retailing introduces a chocolate collection featuring Nara's premium Kotoka strawberries, Unshu mandarins, and Yamato Kabuse tea. Four varieties launch January 20th at station shops and online.
From January 21 to February 14, 2026, Otaru confectionery LeTAO will host a limited-time pop-up at Osaka Takashimaya featuring Valentine-exclusive Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and other chocolate sweets.
nainen knit lingerie, known for raising body temperature by 1°C, hosts a wellness pop-up event from January 21 to 27 at Hanshin Umeda Main Store featuring collaboration products with Perfect Potion aromatherapy and Legare herbal tea.
Patina Osaka, the first property in Japan by Capella Hotel Group, has begun accepting reservations for its 2026 Valentine Chocolate Collection. This special collection features signature bonbon chocolates that reflect the hotel's refined lifestyle and sustainable values.
Sun Hoseki and GiGO Entertainment have teamed up to open Hoppe-chan★Cafe at GiGO Collaboration Cafes nationwide. The limited-time cafe features Instagram-worthy original menus, exclusive merchandise, and special perks for fans from January 24 to February 15, 2026.
Traditional Japanese confectionery shop Takayamado, established in 1887, returns to its founding area with a new station store offering seasonal fresh wagashi, signature sweets, and original pineapple manju.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary with Discover U!!!, a year-long celebration featuring historic movie cars, the return of Blues Brothers, and the beloved Jurassic World Journey event.
A special window display featuring the work of Grand Prize winner Wakana Yatani from the Van Cleef & Arpels Design Scholarship program will be on view at six Van Cleef & Arpels boutiques across Japan through March 19, 2026.
The caramel confectionery specialty store CARAMER will open a limited-time pop-up at Takashimaya Osaka Store from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring their signature Caramel Sandwich and special Valentine's Day gift boxes.
Popular influencer brands Gypsohila and kyanae.bon join forces for an exclusive Valentine's collaboration at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, featuring heart-shaped lollipop brownies and special packaging designs.
From January 21st to February 14th, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts its Valentine Chocolate Expo featuring collaborations with famous art and popular characters. Perfect for friendship chocolates and self-treats.
The city of Toyonaka has completed restoration work on the detached building of the Nishiyama Family Residence, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. An opening ceremony will be held on January 18, 2026, marking a significant step toward full public access to this precious cultural heritage site.
The Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection introduces morning yoga sessions for Club Floor guests, offering a refreshing wellness experience overlooking the Japanese garden every Monday starting February 16, 2026.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a special three-day dinner event from February 13 to 15, 2026, featuring a course menu inspired by the classic tale Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with each dish representing a scene from the story.
Tokyo-based Japanese-Western confectionery shop Shorakuen opens a limited-time pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda's BEYOND WORLD from February 4 to 14, featuring unique chocolate creations including edible moon and mountain-themed confections.
Universal Studios Japan's popular area Super Nintendo World marks its 5th anniversary with special limited-time experiences, decorations, character meet-and-greets, and exclusive area rental campaigns throughout the anniversary year.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or brings its exclusive DASSAI sake-infused soft serve ice cream to department stores for Valentine's 2026. The special flavor, usually only available at the DASSAI brewery store, features the award-winning sake paired with premium chocolate.
FAVMENT's new Hatsune Miku collaboration collection launches January 23rd at Daimaru Tokyo, Daimaru Umeda, and online, featuring graphic tees, hoodies, bags, and more.
Japanese bedding brand Minamoto Bed opens its second Osaka popup store from February 19-24, 2026, featuring mattresses, pillows, and hinoki wood beds. Visitors can test products with professional sleep consultations and receive a 5% discount.
The St. Regis Osaka launches a special Valentine's promotion themed "Eternal Grace" from February 1 to February 15, 2026, featuring exclusive sweets, gourmet courses, and signature cocktails that embody timeless elegance.
Starting January 21st, Toriaezu Gohei izakaya launches its second wave of winter delicacies featuring snow crab and milt dishes, along with Italian-inspired gianduja hot chocolate.
A new market specializing in tableware launches at Expo'70 Commemorative Park on April 11-12, 2026. The event features artisan creators from across Japan, offering a curated experience focused on pottery, ceramics, and wooden tableware.
belle-ville pancake cafe launches a limited-time seasonal menu featuring smooth, homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and lattes starting January 16, 2026.
SNOWS, a winter-exclusive sweets brand from Hokkaido, will open a limited-time pop-up store at Daimaru Umeda from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring new Valentine's products.
Belgian chocolate brand Legast collaborates with Ron Herman Cafe for the second time, launching a special chocolate box featuring dark chocolate made from rare Peruvian cacao and a cafe-exclusive white chocolate with raspberry and cacao nibs.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka will host Animal Adventure, a special collaboration event with Tennoji Zoo featuring LEGO animal models, interactive building experiences, and exclusive workshops from February 6 to April 19, 2026.
Takagi Coffee introduces a limited-time seasonal menu featuring homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and hazelnut lattes, available from January 16th at 9 locations across Japan.
Luxury chocolate confectionery shop THE TAILOR releases an elegant new brownie featuring roasted walnuts, available from January 15, 2026, at three locations in Osaka, Tokyo, and Yokohama.
Universal Studios Japan reveals exciting details about the Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration as part of Universal Cool Japan 2026, featuring exclusive food, merchandise, and two different story ride experiences running from January 30 to August 18, 2026.
The special cafe celebrating Disney Animation's latest film Zootopia 2 introduces new menu items and merchandise featuring Nick in a tuxedo, starting January 23, 2026.
Osaka Takashimaya's Valentine event, Amour du Chocolat!, kicks off on January 22nd. With rising cocoa prices and growing demand for self-gifting treats, the event strengthens its lineup of fresh-baked, made-to-order chocolate sweets available exclusively at the venue.
To celebrate the release of three OVERNIGHTZ titles, a collaboration with Karaoke Pasela has been announced. Order collaboration menu items to receive original coasters, and based on your total spend, you can get exclusive short story papers.
A Valentine's Day-themed collaboration cafe featuring The Battle Cats characters opens February 4th at and GALLERY locations in Yurakucho, Namba, and Nagoya, offering exclusive menus, merchandise, and special visitor benefits.
The Battle Cats collaboration cafe opens at And GALLERY locations in Yurakucho, Namba, and Nagoya from February 4 to 25, featuring Valentine-themed characters, exclusive menu items, and limited merchandise.
Wellness brand MAEÉ, operated by encyclo Inc. under the POLA ORBIS Group, will hold a limited-time pop-up event at Hankyu Men's Osaka B1F from January 21 to February 14, 2026.
Nissei Co., Ltd., a leading soft serve ice cream manufacturer, introduces a new Setouchi Lemon topping sauce featuring 5.1% lemon juice, perfect for seasonal menus and events.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka launches a Strawberry Fair at Gourmet Boutique Melissa, featuring 10 varieties of strawberry cakes and breads available from January 10 to April 14, 2026.
The University., a fashion brand inspired by an imaginary university, is opening its first solo pop-up store in the Kansai region from January 14 to 20, 2026.
From February 1 to 14, 2026, Aloft Osaka Dojima will offer a limited-time Valentine's Afternoon Tea featuring strawberries and chocolate, along with exclusive Valentine's cocktails available throughout February.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or introduces two exclusive Valentine chocolate collections celebrating Japanese whisky culture, available at department stores nationwide from mid-January through February 14, 2026.
Self-photo brand Photomatic launches a collaboration with the popular anime Mr. Osomatsu. Five exclusive frames will be available at 11 locations nationwide from January 14 (Wed) to February 1 (Sun).
On Setsubun day, February 3rd, 2026, Sushi Sakaba Nihonichi Honmachi Store will offer two types of limited-edition sushi rolls—Ehomaki and Tosa Maki—available for takeout from noon.
Asagiri Milk, the sweets brand from Asagiri Dairy, launches a decadent lineup of chocolate desserts starting January 15, 2026, at five locations across Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Yokohama.
UHA Mikakuto brings back the popular thick-cut sweet potato snack coated with premium Belgian chocolate, available exclusively at Hankyu Umeda Honten from January 14, 2026.
Starting January 9, 2026, THE MASTER by Butter Butler will release a limited-edition Butter Brownie featuring premium 60DAYS Chocolate and New Zealand grass-fed butter.
Following the success of the White Tiger greeting event in Shibuya, PARCO announces the expansion of the White Tiger and Black Tiger Café to Shinsaibashi and Nagoya locations with special character appearance events.
Hard Rock Cafe launches a special collaboration with the TV anime Naruto, offering limited-time menu items including the creative "Naruto's Ramen Burger" and "Tropical Konohagakure Soda" from January 13 to February 1, 2026.
Ichiban-ya Co., Ltd. is set to open the third location of CURRY HOUSE CoCoICHIBANYA WORLD at KITTE OSAKA on January 7, 2026, bringing international CURRY HOUSE CoCo ICHIBANYA menu favorites to the Kansai region for the first time.
ETVOS holds a special pop-up event celebrating the 2026 SS Collection launch at Hanshin Umeda Main Store's beauty event space, featuring exclusive gifts, makeup lessons, and limited-time offers.
Kintetsu Retailing launches exclusive collaboration items featuring familiar's iconic bear and Kobe Oji Zoo's beloved animals. Available from January 8, 2026, at ZOOQLE and select Kintetsu station shops.
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka opens reservations for their 2026 Valentine's collection featuring elegant chocolates and sweets with the theme "Dressing Up," alongside special dining promotions at Splendido restaurant and The Bar.
Hochi Shimbun will distribute special edition newspapers commemorating the first broadcast of TV anime Ronin Warriors on January 9 in Tokyo (Shinjuku, Akihabara) and January 12 in Osaka (Nipponbashi).
Tim Ho Wan Umeda Chayamachi, the first Kansai location of the popular Hong Kong dim sum restaurant, has unveiled a new grand menu featuring seven new items to celebrate its first anniversary.
The fruit and sweets café FruFleur at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu begins its annual strawberry fair on January 5, 2026, featuring seasonal strawberry menus and a new Italian hamburger main dish.
Discover the heritage kilt skirt brand O'Neil of Dublin, established in the 1850s, at a limited-time pop-up shop at Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store from January 7 to 13, 2026.
A special pop-up shop featuring new merchandise from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Rebellion is coming to multiple Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport locations and DiverCity Tokyo Plaza across Japan from January 2026.
The popular Korean yogurt ice cream brand "YOGURT PURPLE" has opened its first store in Japan at Tsuruhashi Koreatown in Osaka. The shop offers rich, fresh yogurt ice cream with a variety of fresh fruit toppings and unique combinations.
Muzzle Inc. will host a Kamisama Kitsune to Salaryman POP UP STORE at Loft locations across Japan starting January 9, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise with cute snow play illustrations.
The Valentine Chocolat Collection 2026 kicks off at Kintetsu Department Store Abeno Harukas on January 17 (Saturday), featuring around 160 brands in a chocolate wonderland experience over 29 days.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store is hosting a series of food-themed events from the end of the year through the New Year period, featuring the two-week Strawberry Weeks event from January 7 to 20, 2026.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store kicks off its 2026 New Year Sale on January 2nd with special events, fukubukuro lucky bags, and unique Year of the Horse experiences.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka announces its Valentine's Day Collection 2026, featuring 27 chocolate items from three brands including the newly launched Passirée. Sales run from January 4 to February 14, 2026.
The birthplace of mixed juice, Sennariya Coffee Main Store, introduces nostalgic retro-style hot dogs and sandwiches perfect for lunch or a light meal.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Honten will host the "Gifu Marugoto Fair" from January 7 to 13, featuring local products from Gifu Prefecture including Hida beef bentos, kurikinton sweets, and Nakatsugawa's gohei-mochi.
Aloft Osaka Dojima will offer a limited-time afternoon tea experience featuring Japanese-inspired sweets and savories from January 1 to March 31, 2026.
Starting January 9, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's Tea Lounge launches a new evening menu featuring chocolate cake paired with savory treats and your choice of beverages, perfect for a relaxing stop after work or before dinner.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the 41st "Delicious, Beautiful. Kanazawa, Kaga, and Noto Exhibition" from January 14-19, 2026. Experience traditional crafts, elegant wagashi sweets featuring the Kaga Five Colors, gold leaf specialties, and artisan creations celebrating the cultural heritage of these regions.
Enjoy Noto's fresh seafood and support recovery efforts through this special BBQ event featuring crab, oysters, and local delicacies at special prices. From January 9 to February 1, 2026.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring the popular character Opanchu Usagi opens at Tower Records Abeno Hoop, showcasing candy factory-themed merchandise and interactive displays from January 19 to February 1, 2026.
Starting January 7, 2026, French restaurant UNtreize in Kitashinchi will offer a new weekday-only lunch course featuring over 30 types of seasonal vegetables from Awaji Island and Osaka.
DRESSY CAFE, a wedding theme park café produced by PLACOLE & DRESSY, is launching limited-time Valentine's menu items at all three locations in Kamakura, Nagoya, and Osaka from December 30, 2025 through February 28, 2026.
Photomatic self-photo booths are offering collaboration frames featuring the popular school idol project Love Live! Sunshine!! at 12 locations nationwide from December 26, 2025 to January 13, 2026.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka launches luxurious strawberry-themed offerings starting December 26, 2025, featuring the Strawberry Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge and the Strawberry Afternoon Buffet - Salon du Strawberry - at Italian restaurant Splendido.
Voco Osaka Central presents two seasonal afternoon tea experiences featuring fresh Japanese strawberries, inspired by 1980s London and Easter celebrations, available from January 9 to May 6, 2026.
A new manga-themed hotel in Umeda opens with approximately 10,000 manga volumes available for guests to read during their stay
A popular winter-only event featuring charcoal-grilled oysters and seafood returns to Hattori Ryokuchi Park in Toyonaka, Osaka, running from January 15 to March 1, 2026.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the golf fashion event "HOLE No.19 WINTER EDITION" from December 17 to 25. The event features pre-sale of "TW" collaboration items and 8 brands making their Hankyu debut.
A new private dining area opens December 18, 2025, at Mamefuya Yasumaru, a restaurant housed in a 1914 sukiya-style building with a historic Japanese garden designed by renowned landscape architect Ogawa Jihei.
The TV anime Detective Conan celebrates its 30th broadcast anniversary with a special exhibition opening at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on February 20, 2026, featuring exclusive exhibits, original illustrations, and special merchandise. The exhibition will tour 12 cities across Japan through 2027.
A pop art exhibition featuring 3D art master Charles Fazzino and Italian artist ROMANs opens at Keihan Department Store Moriguchi from November 27 to December 2, 2025.
A street piano featuring the Osaka Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku will visit Yamaha music stores in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Yokohama from November 2025 to March 2026.
Discover over 40 years of donated treasures at this special exhibition featuring five distinct collections including tea ceremony utensils and Chinese ceramics, running from December 2025 to March 2026.
A pop-up event featuring "Oshi no Ko" merchandise with exclusive newly drawn illustrations in the "Starry Maid" theme will be held at Loft stores in Ikebukuro, Umeda, Sakae, and Yokohama from December 2025 through February 2026.
A limited-time pop-up store celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Disney and Pixar film Toy Story opens at Daimaru Umeda 5F from November 18 to December 8, 2025.
A special collaboration between the voice-acted character series Nyandere and Animate Café Gratte begins December 10, 2025 across five locations in Japan. The collaboration features graphic lattes, cookies, exclusive merchandise, and limited-edition trading coasters.
Osaka-based confectionery POIRE launches exclusive collaboration products featuring manga artist Hirohiko Araki's artwork from "THE FOUNTAIN BOY," available for pre-order from November 10, 2025.
Popular Korean character Kkamang and Ant, with over 1.4 million social media followers, will open a collaboration cafe in Osaka from November 18 to November 23, 2025.
German luxury brand MCM and popular anime Crayon Shin-chan announce their second collaboration collection featuring 2D charms of Shin-chan and Shiro, launching November 8, 2025.
Touch, taste, and contemplate plants at WORKSIGHT's first-ever market event at FabCafe Osaka this November
The popular collaboration between Azur Lane and traditional Japanese bathhouses returns for its fourth year, expanding to three locations across Tokyo, Osaka, and for the first time, Beppu in Oita Prefecture.
A special BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War pop-up store featuring exclusive apparel, acrylic stands, and limited designs opens at Daimaru Umeda Store from November 5 to November 18, 2025.
The popular picture book character Miffy's flower shop Flower Miffy launches new chamomile-themed products including plushies, outfits, and mascots at stores nationwide starting November 7, 2025.
A limited-time winter feast featuring Hokkaido delicacies like snow crab, salmon roe, and warming hot pots is now available at Niku Tokidoki Lemon Sour restaurants across Japan from November 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
The immersive VR horror experience Senritsu Meikyu Mayoi will embark on a nationwide tour starting mid-November 2025, bringing spine-chilling adventures to Hirakata Park in Osaka and Kohrinbo in Kanazawa.
Starting November 7, 2025, Tower Records will host a limited-time pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise from the TV anime Witch Watch across four locations in Japan.
Universal Studios Japan reveals its first-ever Universal Christmas Food Festival, featuring character-themed menus and winter delicacies throughout the park from November 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's SATSUKI LOUNGE will host a special autumn sweets buffet from October 7 to November 30, 2025, featuring French, Italian, and Japanese chestnut mont blancs, premium Uji matcha desserts, and seasonal grape treats.
A new specialty tuile sandwich shop KARON will open for a limited time at Kansai International Airport starting October 1, 2025. Featuring unique "crispy, crumbly, fluffy" textures, the shop offers Amaou strawberry and Uji matcha flavored chocolate tuile sandwiches.
The fourth installment of the popular collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Sumikko Gurashi launches nationwide this November, featuring chocolate-themed menu items and exclusive novelties.
Opening November 1st, 2025, Osaka Castle Illuminage returns with the theme "Toyotomi's Dream...Unification of the Realm." Experience a spectacular fusion of light, history, and culture at one of Japan's largest illumination events.
A new urban sake brewery combining a shared brewing facility and a pub where visitors can watch sake-making opens in Osaka Umeda on November 1, 2025. The facility features fresh sake on tap and evening brewing sessions visible through glass.
A new Character Pop Store featuring Uma Musume Cinderella Gray opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store in Akihabara from October 31, 2025, showcasing exclusive merchandise with the Cute Jersey Collection theme.
Lifestyle brand Afternoon Tea Living will host special Christmas events featuring Japan's only certified Santa Claus, Paradise Yamamoto, at four select stores this winter. Starting November 1, families can meet Santa, participate in popular apple wreath workshops, and create early holiday memories.
The Craft Gyoza Festival OSAKA 2025 will take place from November 19 to 24, 2025, at Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park in Osaka. Thirteen popular gyoza shops from across Japan will gather to offer 25 unique craft gyoza varieties.
A special illustration exhibition featuring Hatsune Miku opens at Kitamura Camera stores in Shinjuku and Namba. The exhibition showcases works by 19 popular creators themed around cameras, photos, and memories.
An immersive digital art museum featuring over 300 ukiyo-e masterpieces by Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, and other legendary artists will open at Grand Front Osaka from January 17 to March 14, 2026.
A Sumikko Gurashi event will tour six cities across Japan starting November 7, 2025. The event features exclusive merchandise, photo spots with plush toys, and Japanese sweets-themed character illustrations.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is hosting the "Super Sweets Buffet 2025 - Autumn Chestnuts and Matcha" for a limited time from October 7 to November 30, 2025. The buffet features matcha sweets using Uji's long-established "Yamasho Koyamaen" matcha, a three-country Mont Blanc tasting, and seasonal grape desserts.
A major art fair featuring 24 leading Japanese galleries and the Polaris from Asia project brings approximately 800 artworks by 200 artists to Osaka from October 8-12.
A special BANANA FISH Animate Fair will be held at select Animate stores across Japan from December 20, 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise, original illustration goods, and special campaign bonuses for fans.
Café & Books Bibliothèque and its sister shop Pancake & Books Bibliothèque are offering a limited-time Halloween pancake featuring organic Hokkaido pumpkin Kuririn from October 1 to October 31, 2025.
The first-ever Dandadan art exhibition reveals Fukuoka and Osaka venue details, showcasing 94 original artworks, 180 reproductions, and 32 handwritten drafts from the hit manga series.
A special collaboration between Hatsune Miku and ANGEL BLUE brings exclusive fashion items and accessories to Loft stores in Shibuya, Namba, and Nagoya from October 24 to November 2025.
Discover two delicious varieties of Kansai-exclusive potato chips, both featuring the regional "dashi soy sauce" flavor but with completely different taste profiles!
ABEMA will host a popup store for the popular TV anime "Togen Anki" at SHIBUYA109 in Tokyo from October 24 to November 3, 2025, and at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka from November 20 to December 2, 2025.
A collaboration cafe featuring the popular anime "Kuroko's Basketball" opens at two Chugai Grace Cafe locations in Tokyo and Osaka, offering character-themed food menus and exclusive merchandise.
Universal Studios Japan will host a special countdown event featuring up to 26 hours of park thrills, spectacular fireworks, and premium VIP experiences to welcome 2026 in style.
A new collaboration between beloved Sanrio characters and HOMEGAME brings Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi T-shirts to multiple store locations across Japan.
Umeda Sky Building's Christmas illumination event featuring "THE CIRCUS OF LIGHT" theme with a stunning 25-meter-tall symbol tree covered in 130,000 LEDs, opening November 14, 2025.
Hello! This is Hina from the Holiday Travel editorial team! ✨ I recently received the famous Osaka souvenir "551" and would love to share my experience with you!
A new gourmet floor "The Namba Central Eatery" opens on the 1st and 2nd floors of Namba Oriental Hotel in Osaka's Namba Sennichimae, featuring seven restaurants launching progressively from October 1st, 2025.
Café Kitsuné launches seasonal autumn flavors at all locations across Japan, featuring chestnut and black sesame specialties alongside location-exclusive treats.
From October 16 to November 14, 2025, four hotel and wedding venues across Japan will offer the Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea, featuring autumn delicacies like chestnuts, grapes, pears, apples, figs, and purple sweet potatoes in exquisite desserts.
Studio Ghibli Park will host its fourth annual "Outdoor Screening & Concert" event on November 1st and 2nd, featuring live performances by GLIM SPANKY and Ohara Sakurako, along with screenings of beloved Ghibli films.
A special collaboration between Kuppy Ramune and Sanrio Characters brings adorable merchandise to Tokyo and Osaka pop-up stores this fall.
The viral dessert sensation "Wan Nakotta" from coffee kissa Pearls opens for a limited time at Namba Marui B1F. This puppy-shaped panna cotta has taken social media by storm with its incredibly realistic appearance.
A collaboration cafe themed around TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 "Shibuya Incident" opens for a limited time from September 25 in Tokyo and October 2 in Osaka and Aichi.
The immersive Macross World Expo opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store Osaka Umeda from September 25 to November 9, 2025, featuring new artwork by character designer Ebata Risa and interactive experiences.
Limited-time ONE PIECE official merchandise stores will open at PARCO locations in Nagoya, Hiroshima, and Shinsaibashi, featuring exclusive HARAJUKU original items and popular character merchandise.
A limited-time Halloween afternoon tea experience featuring the Queen of Hearts opens at the Alice-themed restaurant in Osaka Umeda from September 5 to October 31.
Universal Studios Japan launches its Halloween Event 2025 on September 4th, featuring an all-new Pokemon dance party show with DJ Pikachu, DJ Gengar, and ghost-type Pokemon characters.
A new collaborative pop-up shop featuring Puyo Puyo!! Quest and Oshi no Ko merchandise will open at two locations in Japan this September.
Two new wagyu sukiyaki pasta dishes are coming to Osaka's Shinsaibashi from September 2025. The dishes feature domestic Japanese Black Wagyu ribeye prepared sukiyaki-style, offering a unique fusion of traditional Japanese flavors and Italian pasta.
The first exhibition dedicated to Kaworu Nagisa, the enigmatic character from Evangelion series, showcases rare materials and scenes from both the original series and Rebuild films.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a special New Year buffet event on January 1st and 2nd, 2026, featuring Japanese and Western cuisine, premium champagne, traditional entertainment, and luxury prize draws. The two-day celebration at the Naniwa banquet hall offers something for all generations of families.
A new halal restaurant '1819 OSAKA' will open in Osaka's Honmachi area on September 2, 2025, offering innovative Asian-Japanese fusion cuisine.
Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Suita City, Osaka, was built on the site of the 1970 Japan World Exposition. The vast grounds feature the iconic Tower of the Sun, seasonal nature, Japanese gardens, museums, hot springs, and many other diverse attractions – too much to enjoy in just one day.
Discover Osaka's legendary Shinsekai district at the foot of Tsutenkaku Tower! From authentic kushikatsu restaurants to retro game parlors and the world-class Spa World complex, this comprehensive guide reveals all the deep attractions of this nostalgic neighborhood packed with Osaka's authentic charm.
Discover 10 outstanding izakaya that showcase Osaka's captivating drinking culture. From hidden gems in Dotonbori to historic establishments in Shinsekai, enjoy authentic kushikatsu, fresh seafood, and warm Osaka hospitality.
Daimaru Umeda Store is offering a carefully selected lineup of Father's Day gifts, from artisan sweets to savory side dishes perfect for enjoying with a drink.
October in Osaka is a captivating season with pleasant autumn weather, offering various events and tourist attractions to enjoy. This article introduces events and attractions in Osaka that you should definitely experience in October. *Please check the official websites for the most accurate event dates and details. About October in Osaka Temperature October in Osaka […]
November in Osaka is a wonderful season where you can enjoy the deepening autumn foliage and the city’s vibrant illuminations. In this article, we will introduce events and sightseeing spots you can enjoy in Osaka during November. *Please check the official websites for the accurate dates and details of the events. About November in Osaka […]
December in Osaka is the season to enjoy winter illuminations and hot gourmet food! With Christmas markets and year-end festivities, there’s a lot of unique winter experiences to be had. *Please check the official website for the latest information on the exact dates and details of events. Enjoy Illumination Events “Midosuji Illumination” “Midosuji Illumination” is […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we introduce the state of Japan in October, events, and recommended spots for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules introduced may change. Check the official website of the […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time period. For those of you who feel this way, we would like to introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in December. *Please note that the dates for the events introduced may […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Japan in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the […]
Please check the official pages for details on each event. Features of Osaka in July July in Osaka marks the height of summer, with temperatures averaging between 25°C to 30°C and high humidity, necessitating thorough heat precautions. While sunny days are common, it is wise to carry an umbrella to be prepared for sudden rain […]
Note: Please check the official websites for event details and the latest information. Characteristics of Osaka in February In February, the winter cold in Osaka starts to ease, but there are still chilly days. This month is rich with events like Valentine’s Day and Setsubun. Additionally, plum blossoms begin to bloom, heralding the arrival of […]
※For the latest event information, please check the official pages. Characteristics of Osaka in April Climate and Temperature in Osaka in April April in Osaka marks the arrival of spring, with very comfortable temperatures ranging from around 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. While the days are warm, evenings can get a bit chilly, so it’s […]
Please check the official pages for details on each event. Characteristics of Osaka in May May in Osaka is a refreshing season transitioning from spring to early summer. The temperatures are mild, making for comfortable days. In Japan, this period includes “Golden Week,” a large holiday season when many people travel and enjoy events. Golden […]
*Please check the official page for event details. Characteristics of Osaka in June June in Osaka is the rainy season, and while it occasionally rains, the humidity enhances the beauty of Osaka’s nature. The greenery becomes more vibrant, making the city’s parks and gardens even more attractive. The temperature also gradually rises, signaling the arrival […]
Characteristics of Osaka in January January in Osaka is characterized by its severe cold, but the city is filled with New Year’s energy. Many events such as “hatsumode” (the first shrine visit of the New Year) and New Year’s festivities are held, attracting numerous tourists. Despite the cold, you can enjoy warm indoor activities and […]
Osaka experiences a series of hot days in August, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city. This article provides detailed information on the temperature, fashion, events, and recommended sightseeing spots in Osaka in August. *Events may change. Please check the official website for details. About Osaka in August Temperature In August, Osaka […]
September in Osaka still retains the summer heat, but it gradually begins to cool down. This time of year sees a slight decrease in tourists and is packed with events! Here is some recommended information for fully enjoying the charm of Osaka. *Please check the official websites for the latest information on exact event dates […]
Hiroshima okonomiyaki is a speciality dish for people in Hiroshima. Hiroshima Prefecture has the highest number of okonomiyaki restaurants per capita in Japan, and when you walk around the city center, you are sure to see one on every street, and in some places, entire buildings are filled with okonomiyaki restaurants. One of the best […]
Along with Kyoto, Osaka is a very popular tourist area in western Japan. In recent years, the number of tourists has increased even more, and the area is bustling with activity on a daily basis. Gourmet food and amusement are the highlights of sightseeing in Osaka. With gourmet “powdered” foods such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki, […]
The Namba and Shinsaibashi areas are located in the heart of Osaka and offer lively shopping districts, delicious local cuisine, and a unique culture. We have carefully selected a few places that travelers should not miss to experience the heart and soul of Osaka! Click here to learn more about Osaka attractions. Namba Grand kagetsu […]
The area around Umeda and Osaka Stations is full of attractive sightseeing, shopping, and dining spots. In this issue, we will introduce all of these classic spots. Many of these places can be easily visited in between trips. To learn more about Osaka, click here! Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) The Umeda Sky Building is considered […]
The Nakanoshima area of Osaka Prefecture is home to historic architecture, museums, and parks, and is one of the areas in Osaka that combines nature and art. Here are some of the classic sightseeing spots in the Nakanoshima area. To learn more about Osaka, click here! Nakanoshima Park (中之島公園) Nakanoshima Park was the first park […]
Dotonbori is one of Osaka’s most popular tourist destinations, with its lively shopping district and restaurants. The area is home to the famous Glico sign and other colorful neon lights that add color to the night. This article introduces some of the classic sightseeing spots in the Dotonbori area, as well as places where you […]
Planning a trip to Osaka in March? This guide covers weather, what to wear, plum and cherry blossom spots, the Grand Sumo Tournament, seasonal events, and food experiences to help you make the most of spring in Osaka.