Festivals & Events

March Grand Sumo Tournament

The most exciting bouts between sumo wrestlers are refreshing, as if to herald the coming of spring. Traditional beauty only available by this national sport.
Place:Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium Date:March 14(Sun) - 28(Sun)

Evenings of Traditional Osaka Performing Arts

Four traditional Japanese performing arts on a single evening! Place:Yamamoto Noh Theatre Date:The 1st and 3rd Saturday every month

Jinaimachi Hina Tour

Early Spring event of beautiful hina dolls, decorating approx. 100 places in town, brings Spring to Jinaimachi Place:Tondabayashi Jinaimachi Date:Mar 13 (Sat) – 14 (Sun)

Spring Higane (Ritual)

“Higan” means going to the world of spiritual awakening. Ritual is held on the vernal equinox day when day and night are the same length.
Place:Shitennoji Date:March 18 - 24

Inoue Takehiko: The LAST Manga Exhibition (Osaka Edition)

Exhibited are spectacular 140 pieces specially drawn in sumi ink with brush by Inoue Takehiko, a popular full-length cartoon artist. Place:Suntory Museum (Tempozan) Date:Jan 2(Sat) – March 14(Sun)
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Senbukan Public Opening

Once a year public opening. Oldest building in Osaka reminds us of the passage of history.
Place:Sempukan Date:March 20(Sat) - 22(Mon･Holiday)

Nirvana picture at Mirokudo

Public viewing of Buddha Nirvana picture and “Juo zu” picture held every spring. Also Nirvana memorial by the local residents.
Place:Miroku-do Temple Date:March 15

Universal Studios Japan®“Universal Valentine”

The Park is brimming with LOVE! Couples, singles, everybody can enjoy Valentine’s Day in the Park under the theme of Love. Place:Universal Studios Japan® Date:Jan 14 (Thu) – Mar 14 (Sun)
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Hiraoka Park Plum Orchard

You can enjoy plum blossoms in sequence for about two months, from the early bloomers in January to the late bloomers in March. Place:Hiraoka Park Date:Blossom season: end of January – mid March

Kashiku Festival

Buddhist ritual held on the anniversary of a harlot Kashiku who was an alcoholic and killed her brother.
Place:Hoseiji Temple Date:March 18(Thr)