BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Osaka.com - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.osaka.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Osaka.com REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T095101 CREATED:20220323T053114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T053118Z UID:11156-1655164800-1655251199@www.osaka.com SUMMARY:Otaue Shinji Festival - Blessing the rice fields DESCRIPTION:The Otaue Shinji Festival celebrates and prays for a healthy harvest of rice. In addition\, it is one of Kansai’s most popular and historic events and is held every year on June 14th. The festival is part of the Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. URL:https://www.osaka.com/event/otaue-shinji-festival-blessing-the-rice-fields/ LOCATION:Sumiyoshi Taisha\, 2 Chome-9-89 Sumiyoshi\, Sumiyoshi Ward\, Osaka\, Osaka ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.osaka.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/P6142634.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220724T040000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220725T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095101 CREATED:20220606T080503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T081028Z UID:12261-1658635200-1658790000@www.osaka.com SUMMARY:Tenjin Matsuri DESCRIPTION:Tenjin Matsuri is also called the festival of fire and water. It combines the elements throughout its procession. It is amongst one of the largest events in the whole of Japan. The festival lasts for one month and takes place every year\, culminating on July 24th and finishes on the 25th. On the day of the 24th\, there is a Hokonagashi-Shinji ritual to pray for the people of Osaka’s health\, security\, and happiness. The festival climaxes on the 25th\, with a 100 boat parade down the Okawa River. Finally\, it is then capped off with one of Japan’s most spectacular fireworks displays. URL:https://www.osaka.com/event/tenjin-matsuri/ LOCATION:Osaka Tenmangu Shrine\, 2 Chome-1-8 Tenjinbashi\, Osaka\, 530-0041\, Japan CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.osaka.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/shutterstock_1153109519-1024x683-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220820T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220821T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T095101 CREATED:20220516T080130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T080138Z UID:12096-1660989600-1661126399@www.osaka.com SUMMARY:Summer Sonic Festival Osaka DESCRIPTION:The Summer Sonic Festival is a two or three day rock festival held in Osaka and Chiba at the same time. The line up usually contains a mix of major rock Japanese artists\, smaller indie groups as well as international artists. It is an independent festival\, owned by Creativeman Productions Ltd but Live Nation Entertainment took over in 2014. Furthermore a spin off festival\, Sonic Mania (with an EDM focus) started from 2011. \n\n\n\nGeneral Tickets: ¥28\,000 URL:https://www.osaka.com/event/summer-sonic-festival-osaka/ LOCATION:Maishima SONIC PARK (Maishima Sports Island)\, 2 Chome-1-128 Hokkoryokuchi\,\, Osaka\, 554-0042\, Japan CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.osaka.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/kobakou.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220914T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220915T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095101 CREATED:20210812T235230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T055025Z UID:8016-1663135200-1663279200@www.osaka.com SUMMARY:Kishiwada Danjiri Festival DESCRIPTION:The festival includes a somewhat aggressive parade. Over 400 men pull a Danjiri throughout the streets of Osaka\, mimicking a roaring dragon. The Danjiri nimbly maneuvers around the narrow streets of Osaka. This all whilst a man dances and shouts on top! The highlight of the festival is the “Yarimawashi” – the act of turning the Danjiri around 90-degree corners without slowing down. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n Kishiwada Danjiri Festival is for the Thrill Seekers\n \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSeptember festivalsSeptember 14th and 15th (Held annually on the weekend prior to Respect-for-Senior-Citizens Day)14th – 6:00～22:0015th – 9:00～22:00 \n\n\n\nOctober festivalsOctober 12th and 13th (Held annually on the weekend prior to Physical Fitness Day)12th – 6：00～22：0013th – 9：00～22：00Festival times may vary between the districts URL:https://www.osaka.com/event/kishiwada-danjiri-festival/ LOCATION:Kishiwada District\, 1-10 Miyamotocho\, Kishiwada\, Kishiwada City\, Kansai\, 596-0054\, Japan CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.osaka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shutterstock_1537161833.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221107T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221107T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T095101 CREATED:20220328T030757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T031453Z UID:11264-1667779200-1667865599@www.osaka.com SUMMARY:Shitennoji Wasso Festival DESCRIPTION:Shitennoji Wasso is an event that celebrates the short reign of Osaka as the capital city of Japan (646-745). This was during the Nara Period and is sometimes referred to as the “Naniwa” period due to the palace location. The parade re-enacts early visits by court diplomats from 7th century Korea and China. Participants dressed as migrants from Korea and China dance\, play music\, and parade with ceremonial flags. Thousands of guests wearing the most decorative and unique attire\, walk through the grounds of the temple. In addition\, you can enjoy dancers carrying a floating dragon and traditional Japanese drummers as the finale. The annual festival starts on the Culture day weekend – this year being November 7th. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n Shitennoji Wasso Festival\n \n \n \n \n Read More URL:https://www.osaka.com/event/shitennoji-wasso-festival/ LOCATION:Shitennoji Temple\, 1-11-18 Shitennoji\, Tennoji-ku\, Osaka\, 543-0051\, Japan CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.osaka.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shitennoji-Wasso.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221122T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095101 CREATED:20211117T005318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T055014Z UID:8827-1669107600-1669222800@www.osaka.com SUMMARY:Shinno-Sai Festival DESCRIPTION:The Shinno-Sai festival is dedicated to the gods of both Japanese and Chinese medicine. It is the last festival of the calendar year held in Osaka\, which gained the name Tome-no-matsuri or “The Stop (Last) Festival”. During this festival\, people pray and hope for a healthy and fruitful year. They celebrate with local pharmaceutical companies\, local Osaka delicacies\, and lucky charms. Located at Sukunahikona Shrine\, the festival takes place every year on November 22nd and 23rd. \n\n\n \n\n \n Shinno-Sai Festival – The Cure to Osaka\n \n \n \n \n Read More URL:https://www.osaka.com/event/shinno-sai-festival/ LOCATION:Sukunahikona Shrine\, 2 Chome-1-8 Doshomachi\, Chuo Ward\, Osaka\, 541-0045\, Japan CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.osaka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fujidreams1971-e1637110305236.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230326T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095101 CREATED:20230324T131128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T113549Z UID:15867-1679824800-1679846400@www.osaka.com SUMMARY:Taisho Tombolo Marché & Taisho Sampo Day Vol. 6 DESCRIPTION:DUE TO RAIN THE EVENT HAS MOVED INDOORS \n\n\n\nThe event will now be held here:成協信用組合大正支店 3-chōme-8-1 Izuo\, Taisho Ward\, Osaka\, 551-0031. \n\n\n\nGetting there: From JR Taisho Station take the #70\, #71\, #76\, #90 bus to Eirakubashisuji Station. Takes 3 minutes. 210 Yen \n\n\n\nThe location is changing from Chishima Park to a vacant credit union store (3-8-1 Izumio\, Taisho-ku\, Osaka). The venue is within a 15-minute walk from Chishima Park. For those coming by bus\, please get off at Eirakubashisuji bus stop. Walk 1 minute west from “Eirakubashi” intersection. \n\n\n\nIf you read our Taisho Bar and Restaurant Guide last year you might remember reading about beautiful Mt Showa in Chishima Park. It was made from earth dug up to create a new subway line for Expo 70. Mt Showa is the second smallest man made mountain in Osaka. \n\n\n\nIn October\, The Taisho Ward Office created a series of six monthly events called “Taisho Tombolo Marché” to promote the ward. The final event will be held on March 26th and it promises to be a lot of fun! \n\n\n\nTaisho Tombolo Marché will be full of food\, drink\, workshops\, live music\, food and drink 🎪 and many new stores.This time there will be many stalls\, so it will be a great opportunity to see what they have to offer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nList of Restaurants: 1) 🍹Soeurs (cookies\, soda) ②🌾Komeichi Rice Shop (rice) ③🍙KOMEICHI (sanpo bento\, matcha) ④🍱Poireau (bento\, coffee\, wine) ⑤🥘Magen (Bean-curd soup with red bean paste) ⑥🫓Shimazoe Shokudo (Western-style modern fusion dishes and sangria) ⑦🍲Kappou Takeda (seasonal dishes\, chiffon cake) ⑧☕T.works (hand drip coffee\, coffee beans) ⑨🍜TREE OF LIFE (laksa and chai) ⑩🥢NAO-YA (hormone yaki\, yakisoba)⑪🍪MICRADO (cookies\, lemon cake) ⑫🍕Gab’s Pizza (stone oven pizza) 13. 🇸🇩BAOBAB – music and food kitchen – (Sudanese cuisine) \n\n\n\nI have been to Shimazoe Shokudo\, which is a five minute walk from Taisho Station. It is owned by an Okinawan woman and her daughter and the food is phenomenal. Last Novemeber I visited the 2nd Tombolo Marche\, and had the opportunity to try Gab’s homemade stone pizza\, which was quite tasty! I also enjoyed the delicious organic bento from Komeichi. It was nice to eat outside and listen to music while watching the festivities. On Sunday I’m really looking forward to trying Sudanese cuisine from Baobab. \n\n\n\nList of Shops:①🏁Taisho Tombolo Marche Shop (original goods) ②🇲🇽Mecha Gracias (Mexican goods) ③💡De Pagie (lamps\, lighting and orders) ④🍴Kuranism (wooden vessels\, small cloth goods) ④🍴Kuranism (wooden vessels\, small cloth goods) ⑤🎨Kotoridanshidesu (illustrations and goods) ⑥🧶Haneko (Clothes\, Gacha Gacha) ⑦🎶World Musical Instruments Ragam (Musical instruments and goods from around the world) ⑧📚Kosho-ri (Books\, miscellaneous goods) \n\n\n\n💚Workshop💚 (1) 📸Museum of Mount Showa (under the supervision of Ryukazu Maeda\, a junior high school student photographer. Showa (Making a Mt. Showa illustrated book). Free of charge / Can be accepted on the day of the workshop (to the main office). \n\n\n\nLive Concert: The event will also feature free musical performances from l’seowa\, Kimu\, Coni and a special collaboration band called Syowazans. \n\n\n\nThere are a lot of empty homes and stores in Taisho and the ward is encouraging people to move in or start their own business. I asked General Director of Taisho Ward\, Yoshitaka Furukawa-san\, what kind of support potential residents could get: “Our UR danchi (public housing) is famous for allowing DIY-style reform. We’ve relaxed the rules to give residents more freedom to reform their apartments after consulting with the UR staff. They can do things like covert oshiire (closets with sliding doors) into beds and or add a door. Those people interested in refurbishing vacant homes and businesses can consult with the ward office for advice about each step in the process.” \n\n\n\nTo aid in this matter\, a “fictional” real estate company has been set up at the foot of Mt Showa to answer questions during these events. The company is staffed by lawyers\, judicial scriveners\, architects\, real estate agents and building lot building traders\, to help you find a property or solve a vacant house problem. Please feel free to consult with their lawyers\, judicial scriveners\, architects\, and real estate agents about property searches\, vacant housing issues\, and more. \n\n\n\nI visited an old house in the Shin Okajima neighborhood that was in the process of being renovated. It will be interested to see how much progress has been made since November. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in joining the walking tour then plan on getting there at 10:00. Please consult the information booth out front for more details. A stamp rally has been set up at every destination. Download a map here. URL:https://www.osaka.com/event/taisho-tombolo-marche-taisho-sampo-day-vol-6/ CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.osaka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Taisho.Marche2.-.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR