Giant rubber duck returns to Osaka alongside Suminoe Art Beat Fest this November
After a 2 year hiatus, Suminoe Art Beat festival is set to return to the Creative Center Osaka in Kitagaya, Suminoe on the 14th of…
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Universal Studios Japan announces new Donkey Kong area for Super Nintendo World
On March 18th, after much anticipation and a delay due to the safety measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Universal Studios Japan (USJ) delighted Nintendo…
Osaka’s egg bun burger joint now serves a hearty Big Eggwich and gluten-free menu
Those looking to take it easy on the meat at national burger chains in Japan have quite a few options these days, including Burger King’s…
Crowdfunding project to save former Osakan brothel-building-turned-restaurant Tai Yoshi Hyakuban
Japan is a country full of architectural marvels and wonders. Whether you’re looking at a historic temple made using the kanawa-tsugi method (entirely free of…
Moomin popup shop: The residents of Moominvalley come to Village Vanguard
Japanese book store chain Village Vanguard will be running a limited-time pop-up shop featuring the Moomins. Between June 4th and July 4th, 2021, items with…
Cinnamoroll takes over Osaka’s Hilton Hotel with dreamy sweets wonderland buffet
This summer, Osaka’s Hilton Hotel and Cinnamoroll are coming together to create the ‘sweets wonderland above the clouds’. The event is being held to celebrate…
Meet Japan’s coolest space quartet at the BLUE HAMHAM POP UP STORE in Tokyo and Osaka
Anyone who has even the briefest knowledge of Japan, knows that the country is no stranger to quirky and cool characters. There are the adorable…
Sakura Season is Over, Time for Tulips at Osaka’s Expo Park
Cherry blossom season came early this year, and it disappeared just as quickly. Everyone’s SNS feeds were full of white and pink petals for a…
Daimaru’s ‘Cats, Cats, Cats Exhibition’ is the purrfect event for feline followers
From ancient times all the way through to the present day, artists, musicians and writers have fallen in love with the world of cats and…
30th anniversary exhibition for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water comes to Osaka
About Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water Despite a relatively short run, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (「不思議の海のナディア」/ Fushigi no umi no Nadia) was…
Challenge yourself at this all-you-can-eat-and-drink ‘infinite dumplings festival’
Take part in this ‘infinite dumplings festival’ and see how many gyoza you can handle for the low price of just 2200 yen! Experience the…
Torahachi Shoten, famous for “swimming squid” live sashimi & seared bonito, opens Umeda store
Trigger warning: This article mentions “live sashimi,” which involves cutting and serving sea creatures that are still alive, so it may be upsetting for some….
‘Dig in’ to these cookies inspired by ancient Japanese burial mounds
You need only a sweet tooth to excavate these Kofun inspired cookie sandwiches. Designed by confectionary company Sweets Factory Cerise to commemorate the registration of…
Solve this time travel mystery game on the Osakan railway lines
Take part in this special mystery tour game around Osaka which is being held to celebrate 50 years since the opening of the Kita-Osaka Express…
Enjoy the big screen at this nostalgic drive-in theatre in Osaka
Enjoy a breeze of nostalgia on the 25th and 26th of September at this drive-in theatre in Osaka. The event has been planned in collaboration…