About Osaka

Osaka Historical Overview

Osaka Historical Overview

There is a serene ambience in ABENO MARKET PARK Q's MALL, boasting the largest-class shopping area in Osaka prefecture, brimming with the smiles of visitors.

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“Yayoi Kusama Eternity of Eternal Eternity” at the National Museum of Art, Osaka through April 8 (Sun)

“Yayoi Kusama Eternity of Eternal Eternity” at the National Museum of Art, Osaka through April 8 (Sun)

The works of Yayoi Kusama, avant-garde artist of painting, sculpture, novels even, coming to Nakanoshima, stirring up a major polka dots commotion in Osaka.

Osaka Bon Apetit

What to eat

Osaka Bon Apetit

We are proud of being the 'Food Capital' of Japan. Let us boast about the wide selection of delicious food we are waiting to serve you.

Minami

Where to shop

Minami

The best area to satisfy any demanding shopper is here. Cheap to expensive, big brands to no-name, flashy to modest… we guarantee you'll find what you're looking for and more!

Bunraku

History & Culture

Bunraku

An elegant traditional puppet play, declared as the "World Heritage" in 2003. A 'must see' when you're in Osaka.

Pick Up

Pick Up List

Délice Restaurant Week 2012 @ Osaka

Délice Restaurant Week 2012 @ Osaka

Special 17 days to enjoy the work of the winners of a cooking contest ”Food town Osaka Grand Prix” under the theme of “Genuine Osaka cuisine and dessert sweets”.

Tenma Tenjin Plum Festival

Tenma Tenjin Plum Festival

You can fully appreciate the coming of spring looking at the renowned plum trees.

Osaka Asian Film Festival

Osaka Asian Film Festival

Introducing Asian films shown for the first time in Japan and outside their countries of origin. Osaka, the base point of dispatching Asian culture information.
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Osaka Special

Special List

Food Library - Eat until you drop -

Food Library - Eat until you drop -

Most visitors from outside Osaka agree that anything you eat in Osaka tastes delicious. Not only the ordinary 'Osaka food' such as Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki and Kitsune Udon, but any other food you may try, whether it's Japanese, Western, Chinese, Korean or even a simple dish ordered at a cafe are bound to satisfy you....

VISITING OSAKA Ⅱ -audio guidance system-

VISITING OSAKA Ⅱ -audio guidance system-

The audio guide divides Osaka’s sightseeing spots into eight famous areas located at a railway terminal. you can concentrate on just one area, or you can use local trains to see more than one….

Tenjin Matsuri:A Journey to Osaka’s tradition

Tenjin Matsuri:A Journey to Osaka’s tradition

Tenjin Matsuri : one of the three biggest festivals in Japan. Check out the documentary clips and see how dynamic a summer festival in Osaka can be!