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.

What's in season

The best season for roses in the city parks.　Spring Rose Tour 2012

The best season for roses in the city parks.　Spring Rose Tour 2012

The roses will be at their best from middle to late May, and bid a welcome to you with sweet fragrance, inviting you to parks of blooming flowers amid fresh greenery.

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

Tutankhamen and the golden age of the Pharaohs

Tutankhamen and the golden age of the Pharaohs

122 artifacts owned by the Egyptian Museum in Cairo including those that are making their first appearance in Japan will be exhibited. The latest scientific technology will reveal the mystery of Tutankhamen now!
Photograph © Sandro Vannini

Special exhibit of Sakai Cultural Property

Special exhibit of Sakai Cultural Property

You can view precious historical cultural properties including temples, shrines, and town houses not usually open to the public.
小西行長の手植え｢傘松の幹｣(菅原神社)

Osaka Castle Outdoor Concert: Starry Sky Concert

Osaka Castle Outdoor Concert: Starry Sky Concert

Concert filled with superb performances to be enjoyed in a relaxed style while sitting on the lawn under the starry sky
© 飯島 隆

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!