The morineki area at Keitto — a neighborhood in Daito City, Osaka, designed for families with young children — is holding "morineki 夏あそび" (morineki Summer Play) on July 18 (Saturday) and 19 (Sunday), 2026.
The event runs in two sessions: a daytime program from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, packed with hands-on indoor activities, and an evening session from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM featuring the popular "morineki Twilight Festival" (もりねき夕暮れ縁日) street fair. Entry is free.
The venue is the Keitto complex, roughly a 5-minute walk from Shijōnawate Station on the JR Gakken Toshi Line. Parking and bicycle parking are available on a first-come, first-served basis; public transport is recommended due to limited spaces.
VR Dinosaur Experience — "Kyoryū Giga"
Put on a VR headset and step into an ancient world where dinosaurs roam. The roughly four-and-a-half-minute experience lets participants explore the dinosaur age up close — suitable for young children trying VR for the first time. After the VR session, each participant receives a ticket for one spin of the "dinosaur lottery."
- Dates: July 18 (Sat) & 19 (Sun), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Venue: Keitto Asua, 2F
- Fee: ¥500 (includes one dinosaur lottery ticket)
- Age: 4 years and older
- Capacity: 3 participants per session
Family Sale
A bargain sale will be held on the 2nd floor of Keitto Asua, with items offered at unusually low prices. Payments accepted by cash, credit card, and PayPay. Point accrual and use are not available. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.
- Dates: July 18 (Sat) & 19 (Sun), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Venue: Keitto Asua, 2F
morineki Twilight Festival & Marché
The annual neighborhood festival returns, with food and drink stalls run by local restaurants, handmade summer games, and a lively summer-fair atmosphere. Yukata attire is welcome.
- Dates: July 18 (Sat) & 19 (Sun), 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: In front of Keitto Asua
Lantern-Making Workshop — "Town Lights"
Participants draw pictures or messages on a paper lantern to create their own original design. Completed lanterns are hung throughout the morineki area, then lit up when the evening festival begins at 4:00 PM.
- Dates: July 18 (Sat) & 19 (Sun), 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Venue: Keitto Asua, 1F Information Desk
- Fee: Free
Parent–Child Yukata Hair Arrangement Class
Instructor Anna Yoshizaki from "Moms and kids hairarrange salon" teaches hair styles that look great with yukata or everyday summer outfits — techniques designed to be recreated at home. Sessions are limited to two groups at a time.
- Date: July 19 (Sun) — Session 1: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM / Session 2: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Venue: Keitto Asua, 2F
- Fee: ¥1,800 (optional color extension: +¥500)
- Capacity: 2 groups per session
- Instructor: Anna Yoshizaki, Moms and kids hairarrange salon
Other Activities
Additional drop-in workshops and activities will take place throughout the two days, including:
- Build your own mini food stall from cardboard and offcuts (by Toyo Shiko)
- Yukata hair arrangement & unicorn hair experience
- Resin clay workshop: takoyaki memo clip (summer festival limited)
- Food stall role-play photo booth
- Lucky draw lottery
- Children's summer festival by Hojo Kodomo-en
- Street performer Seiya — evening performance
- Morineki Bookstore: craft beer evening
Event Overview
- Dates: July 18 (Sat) & 19 (Sun), 2026
- Daytime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: Keitto (morineki area), approx. 5-minute walk from Shijōnawate Station, JR Gakken Toshi Line
- Admission: Free
- Parking: Available (first-come, first-served; limited spaces)
