
Osaka's Summer Calendar Stakes Its Claim as Japan's Creative Powerhouse
A packed roster of exhibitions, festivals and performances this July reveals how the city has repositioned itself as a rival to Tokyo's cultural establishment.
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A packed roster of exhibitions, festivals and performances this July reveals how the city has repositioned itself as a rival to Tokyo's cultural establishment.

As geopolitical tensions reshape the global calendar, Osaka's cultural workers are doubling down on what they do best—creating spaces where art transcends crisis.

As the city doubles down on culinary innovation and late-night culture, a new generation of chefs and venue operators are cementing Osaka's identity beyond tourism.

Explore Osaka's iconic Dotonbori street food scene and 92 Michelin-starred establishments. From takoyaki vendors since 1902 to kaiseki masters, discover where locals eat.
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