Opening of Shirokita Shobuen (Shirokita Iris Garden) to the public
The first round-the-pond style iris garden in the Kansai Region. Popular as a place where visitors can somehow feel relaxed while walking among 13,000
The International Red-White Singing Contest -Japanese sing in foreign language , Non-Japanese sing in Japanese to show the respect for different culture.
This event aims for better understanding among all nationalities living in Japan by singing Japanese sing in foreign language and Non-japanese sing in Japanese.Let's enjoy singing and dancing with all performers.
Umeda Tanabata -Takimi Koji Alley-
Please enjoy summer taste in Umeda Tanabata, recreating the Tanabata Festival of Sendai.
Aizen Festival
Summer festival at Aizen-san, a temple devoted to a god of love and marriage. It is also called Yukata Festival, because people begin wearing yukata summer kimono at this time of the year. It is a lively festival with 250 stalls open from early evening.
Hydrangea Promenade
Over 25,000 hydrangea plants along the Promenade for as far as 1.5km, pleasing to the eyes of spectators strolling in the park.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store
Very popular as a “fashion leader store”. Grand opening in late November 2012 to become Japan’s largest department store in its class, having a total area of 84,000 square meters.
New Map!! Illustrated Map for Osaka Walk
The OSAKA Town Walk map illustrates the various parts of the city of Osaka. The illustrations include the Osaka of today and yesteryear so that you can feel the history of the city and its new beginnings.
Festival Hall
The Festival Hall reopened in April 2013 after refurbishing. This world largest class concert hall has 2,700 seats, offering a unified feeling with the stage.