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Hattori Foot Festival

Hattori Foot Festival

Sep 26-27, 2026 Osaka
Recently ended

The Hattori Foot Festival is a traditional event held annually at Hattori Tenjingu Shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the 'God of Feet'. Taking place on September 26th and 27th, 2026, it features...

Traditional Festival Religious Ceremony +3
Vermeer Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition 2026

Vermeer Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition 2026

Aug 21 - Sep 27, 2026 Osaka
Recently ended

The Vermeer Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition 2026 will feature Johannes Vermeer's iconic painting as its centerpiece at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka, Japan. Running from August 21st to...

Art exhibition Painting +4
Summer Sonic 2026

Summer Sonic 2026

Aug 14-16, 2026 Tokyo, Osaka

Summer Sonic 2026 is a major Japanese music festival held concurrently in Tokyo and Osaka. Scheduled for mid-August, the event features a wide array of musical performances across multiple urban stages in...

Music festival Rock +5
Aizen Festival

Aizen Festival

Jun 30 - Jul 2, 2026 Osaka

The Aizen Festival, also known as Aizen Matsuri, is one of the oldest summer traditions in Osaka, held annually at the Aizendo Shoman-in Temple. Running from June 30 to July 2, this...

Traditional Festival Buddhism +5