Featured Events in Osaka in March 2025 (March Updated)

The Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Great Hunting Exhibition Osaka will be held in Osaka, Japan from February 20, 2025 to April 5, 2025. This Osaka exhibition will provide "Anniversary Theater", "Weapon Projection", "Equipment Interaction", "Monster Encyclopedia AR Experience", "Black Dragon Invasion" and sales of Great Hunting Exhibition commemorative peripheral products.

Medical IT EXPO is specialised B to B medical IT exhibition for IT solutions/services for hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities Medical IT EXPO is specialised B to B medical IT exhibition for IT solutions/services for hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities. Gathering attention to systems inside the facilities, remote medical care, regional cooperation, mobile and wearable devices, healthcare practitioners (administrative director, hospital director, clerical supervisor, IT department, doctor and nurse) from around West Japan will visit the show. Please exhibit at this show in order to expand your business in hospital/welfare field. Information Source: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd. | expotobi

Explore The March Tournament Day 10 sporting information for 18th March, as well as links for Sumo Wrestling tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The March Tournament, also known as Haru Basho, is one of the six annual professional sumo wrestling tournaments held in Japan. This highly-anticipated sporting event sees the top-ranked sumo wrestlers from the Japan Sumo Association competing against each other for the title of Yokozuna, the highest rank in the sport. The tournament takes place over 15 days in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, a 13,000-seat stadium that has been the home of sumo wrestling since 1985. The March Tournament attracts a global audience, with fans eager to see top players such as Yokozuna Hakuho and Sekiwake Asanoyama showcase their strength and technique in the dohyo (ring). The tournament is a must-see for any sumo wrestling enthusiast and is a valuable opportunity to witness the traditional Japanese sport at its finest. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

BEATS TRIP Music Circus Festival in Osaka is an unmissable music event set to take place on March 20, 2025 (Thursday, public holiday), at INTEX Osaka Hall 5 in Japan. This festival brings together top artists from various music genres, including AK-69, Elle Teresa, GADORO, Miliyah Kato, SALU, and ¥ellow Bucks, along with DJ RYOW & FRIENDS and DopeOnigiri & FRIENDS, promising an exciting live performance for attendees. The event will open at 12:00 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 9:00 PM. Ticket prices are 7,700 yen for men and 4,400 yen for women, with an additional 1,000 yen required for two drinks. This festival will ignite the spring in Osaka with a musical extravaganza, making it a must-attend annual event for music lovers. Get your tickets now and experience this cross-genre musical feast firsthand!

Explore The March Tournament Day 4 sporting information for 12th March, as well as links for Sumo Wrestling tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The March Tournament, also known as Haru Basho, is one of the six annual professional sumo wrestling tournaments held in Japan. This highly-anticipated sporting event sees the top-ranked sumo wrestlers from the Japan Sumo Association competing against each other for the title of Yokozuna, the highest rank in the sport. The tournament takes place over 15 days in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, a 13,000-seat stadium that has been the home of sumo wrestling since 1985. The March Tournament attracts a global audience, with fans eager to see top players such as Yokozuna Hakuho and Sekiwake Asanoyama showcase their strength and technique in the dohyo (ring). The tournament is a must-see for any sumo wrestling enthusiast and is a valuable opportunity to witness the traditional Japanese sport at its finest. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

BEATS TRIP Music Circus Festival in Osaka is an unmissable music event set to take place on March 20, 2025 (Thursday, public holiday), at INTEX Osaka Hall 5 in Japan. This festival brings together top artists from various music genres, including AK-69, Elle Teresa, GADORO, Miliyah Kato, SALU, and ¥ellow Bucks, along with DJ RYOW & FRIENDS and DopeOnigiri & FRIENDS, promising an exciting live performance for attendees. The event will open at 12:00 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 9:00 PM. Ticket prices are 7,700 yen for men and 4,400 yen for women, with an additional 1,000 yen required for two drinks. This festival will ignite the spring in Osaka with a musical extravaganza, making it a must-attend annual event for music lovers. Get your tickets now and experience this cross-genre musical feast firsthand!

Explore The March Tournament Day 2 sporting information for 10th March, as well as links for Sumo Wrestling tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The March Tournament, also known as Haru Basho, is one of the six annual professional sumo wrestling tournaments held in Japan. This highly-anticipated sporting event sees the top-ranked sumo wrestlers from the Japan Sumo Association competing against each other for the title of Yokozuna, the highest rank in the sport. The tournament takes place over 15 days in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, a 13,000-seat stadium that has been the home of sumo wrestling since 1985. The March Tournament attracts a global audience, with fans eager to see top players such as Yokozuna Hakuho and Sekiwake Asanoyama showcase their strength and technique in the dohyo (ring). The tournament is a must-see for any sumo wrestling enthusiast and is a valuable opportunity to witness the traditional Japanese sport at its finest. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore The March Tournament Day 11 sporting information for 19th March, as well as links for Sumo Wrestling tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The March Tournament, also known as Haru Basho, is one of the six annual professional sumo wrestling tournaments held in Japan. This highly-anticipated sporting event sees the top-ranked sumo wrestlers from the Japan Sumo Association competing against each other for the title of Yokozuna, the highest rank in the sport. The tournament takes place over 15 days in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, a 13,000-seat stadium that has been the home of sumo wrestling since 1985. The March Tournament attracts a global audience, with fans eager to see top players such as Yokozuna Hakuho and Sekiwake Asanoyama showcase their strength and technique in the dohyo (ring). The tournament is a must-see for any sumo wrestling enthusiast and is a valuable opportunity to witness the traditional Japanese sport at its finest. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

It is often said that it is difficult to understand what is depicted in 20th century art. But is that really the case? The 20th century, which experienced major wars in succession and is also known as the "century of refugees," was a time when many artists were forced to leave the lands they were used to living in and emigrate. In particular, artists who traveled to the United States pioneered new forms of expression, such as abstract expressionism, pop art, and minimal art, by promoting abstract expressionism. At the same time, the loneliness and alienation they felt in a foreign land continued to smolder deep questions that could not be easily answered, such as who they were and what art is. This was spurred on by the capitalist society of mass production and mass consumption. For example, after the sudden death of Marilyn Monroe in 1962, Warhol often created works with her as the subject, but we must not ignore the inner conflict of the great actress engraved in her death. The self that we really want to be, and the self that is forced to play the role of a seductive woman for the sake of a consumer society. Perhaps a similar conflict led Warhol to utter these not-so-simple words: "If you want to know everything about Andy Warhol... just look at the surface. That's where I am. There's nothing behind." Don't overthink it, start by taking a good look at the "surface." Enjoy the various "surfaces" with your eyes and heart, featuring 39 pieces of 20th century art from the Ohara Museum of Art (originally planned to be 35 pieces) and the Yakushi Nyorai standing statue (special exhibit) from our museum's collection.

It is often said that it is difficult to understand what is depicted in 20th century art. But is that really the case? The 20th century, which experienced major wars in succession and is also known as the "century of refugees," was a time when many artists were forced to leave the lands they were used to living in and emigrate. In particular, artists who traveled to the United States pioneered new forms of expression, such as abstract expressionism, pop art, and minimal art, by promoting abstract expressionism. At the same time, the loneliness and alienation they felt in a foreign land continued to smolder deep questions that could not be easily answered, such as who they were and what art is. This was spurred on by the capitalist society of mass production and mass consumption. For example, after the sudden death of Marilyn Monroe in 1962, Warhol often created works with her as the subject, but we must not ignore the inner conflict of the great actress engraved in her death. The self that we really want to be, and the self that is forced to play the role of a seductive woman for the sake of a consumer society. Perhaps a similar conflict led Warhol to utter these not-so-simple words: "If you want to know everything about Andy Warhol... just look at the surface. That's where I am. There's nothing behind." Don't overthink it, start by taking a good look at the "surface." Enjoy the various "surfaces" with your eyes and heart, featuring 39 pieces of 20th century art from the Ohara Museum of Art (originally planned to be 35 pieces) and the Yakushi Nyorai standing statue (special exhibit) from our museum's collection.

Toyotomi Hideyori was born in 1593 as the second son of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the ruler of Japan who was already in his later years. He grew up surrounded by the love and expectations of those around him, but his life changed dramatically with his father's death. The system that had supported the young Hideyori collapsed, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who had subsequently gained power, threatened Hideyori and the Toyotomi clan. Finally, in 1615, the Toyotomi clan was destroyed along with Osaka Castle. This exhibition introduces the approximately 20 years that Hideyori walked through, focusing on the people who surrounded him, the battles that were turning points in his life, and the social movements that changed his life.

There are many "borders" in our daily lives. These boundaries range from physical to psychological, social and cultural, and shape our actions, thoughts and values. However, artists attempt to dismantle these existing frameworks and present new perspectives on identity, culture, physical space, time and genre. This exhibition introduces works that question the very nature of what we call "borders." Artists scheduled to be exhibited: Ming Wong, Alin Runjiang, Evelyn Tao-Chen Wang, Mika Tajima, Chikako Yamashiro, Christian Boltanski, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Danh Vo, Wolfgang Tillmans, and more.

International Medical Expo & Conference is the largest trade show which covers all the products/services/technologies for healthcare, clinical testing International Medical Expo & Conference is the largest trade show which covers all the products/services/technologies for healthcare, clinical testing, diagnostics, and medicine. It will feature araes like healthcare, clinical testing, diagnostics and medicine based products and services associated with this field. Information Source: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd. | expotobi

Nursing & Nursing Expo Japan is a comprehensive exhibition in which all products, technologies and services related to medical care and nursing care are exhibited Nursing & Nursing Expo Japan is a comprehensive exhibition in which all products, technologies and services related to medical care and nursing care are exhibited.  Information Source: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd. | expotobi

Explore The March Tournament Day 3 sporting information for 11th March, as well as links for Sumo Wrestling tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The March Tournament, also known as Haru Basho, is one of the six annual professional sumo wrestling tournaments held in Japan. This highly-anticipated sporting event sees the top-ranked sumo wrestlers from the Japan Sumo Association competing against each other for the title of Yokozuna, the highest rank in the sport. The tournament takes place over 15 days in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, a 13,000-seat stadium that has been the home of sumo wrestling since 1985. The March Tournament attracts a global audience, with fans eager to see top players such as Yokozuna Hakuho and Sekiwake Asanoyama showcase their strength and technique in the dohyo (ring). The tournament is a must-see for any sumo wrestling enthusiast and is a valuable opportunity to witness the traditional Japanese sport at its finest. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore The March Tournament Day 6 sporting information for 14th March, as well as links for Sumo Wrestling tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The March Tournament, also known as Haru Basho, is one of the six annual professional sumo wrestling tournaments held in Japan. This highly-anticipated sporting event sees the top-ranked sumo wrestlers from the Japan Sumo Association competing against each other for the title of Yokozuna, the highest rank in the sport. The tournament takes place over 15 days in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, a 13,000-seat stadium that has been the home of sumo wrestling since 1985. The March Tournament attracts a global audience, with fans eager to see top players such as Yokozuna Hakuho and Sekiwake Asanoyama showcase their strength and technique in the dohyo (ring). The tournament is a must-see for any sumo wrestling enthusiast and is a valuable opportunity to witness the traditional Japanese sport at its finest. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore The March Tournament Day 8 sporting information for 16th March, as well as links for Sumo Wrestling tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The March Tournament, also known as Haru Basho, is one of the six annual professional sumo wrestling tournaments held in Japan. This highly-anticipated sporting event sees the top-ranked sumo wrestlers from the Japan Sumo Association competing against each other for the title of Yokozuna, the highest rank in the sport. The tournament takes place over 15 days in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, a 13,000-seat stadium that has been the home of sumo wrestling since 1985. The March Tournament attracts a global audience, with fans eager to see top players such as Yokozuna Hakuho and Sekiwake Asanoyama showcase their strength and technique in the dohyo (ring). The tournament is a must-see for any sumo wrestling enthusiast and is a valuable opportunity to witness the traditional Japanese sport at its finest. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between Shanghai and Osaka. Commemorating this event, The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka has collaborated with the Shanghai Museum to organize a special exhibition titled “Resonating Treasures of Chinese Ceramics—Shanghai Museum X The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka.” Since its opening in 1952, the Shanghai Museum has become a prominent institution in China, renowned for its impressive collection of Chinese artifacts. Notable works in this treasure trove include bronze vessels, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, jade works, and currency. The museum's ceramics collection is considered one of the finest in the world. The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka has fostered a friendly relationship with the Shanghai Museum through collaborative exhibitions and academic exchanges.

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between Shanghai and Osaka. Commemorating this event, The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka has collaborated with the Shanghai Museum to organize a special exhibition titled “Resonating Treasures of Chinese Ceramics—Shanghai Museum X The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka.” Since its opening in 1952, the Shanghai Museum has become a prominent institution in China, renowned for its impressive collection of Chinese artifacts. Notable works in this treasure trove include bronze vessels, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, jade works, and currency. The museum's ceramics collection is considered one of the finest in the world. The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka has fostered a friendly relationship with the Shanghai Museum through collaborative exhibitions and academic exchanges.

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between Shanghai and Osaka. Commemorating this event, The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka has collaborated with the Shanghai Museum to organize a special exhibition titled “Resonating Treasures of Chinese Ceramics—Shanghai Museum X The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka.” Since its opening in 1952, the Shanghai Museum has become a prominent institution in China, renowned for its impressive collection of Chinese artifacts. Notable works in this treasure trove include bronze vessels, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, jade works, and currency. The museum's ceramics collection is considered one of the finest in the world. The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka has fostered a friendly relationship with the Shanghai Museum through collaborative exhibitions and academic exchanges.

After the war, the avant-garde art group "Gutai Art Association" was formed in the Kansai region, proclaiming "the pursuit of pure creativity" and producing a succession of revolutionary expressions. They became known around the world under the name "GUTAI" and continue to be highly regarded even now, more than 70 years later. This exhibition features a new installation and collection works by Shuji Mukai (1940-), a member of the Gutai Art Association. From Mukai's perspective, he reminisces about GUTAI, reconsiders its position in art history, and explores its value in the present and its prospects for the future. Inspired by Goethe's favorite expression, "architecture is frozen music," he created an installation that resonates with the exhibition space of Tadao Ando Architect & Associates. An unknown rhythm spreads throughout the space, as if a "violin symbol party" was being played. In addition, the exhibition will also feature a masterpiece by Jiro Yoshihara exhibited at the 1970 World Expo, as well as works by representative GUTAI artists including Kazuo Shiraga. Please come and enjoy this unique space where architecture and art resonate together, as a special moment to kick off the new year.

Participating artists: Jiro Yoshihara, Kazuo Shiraga, Sadamasa Motonaga, Atsuko Tanaka, Shozo Shimamoto, Tomosuke Uemae, Tsuruko Yamazaki, Yuko Nakasaka, Takehan Matsutani, Shuji Mukai To commemorate the opening of ICHION Contemporary Art Museum, ICHION CONTEMPORARY will hold the exhibition "GUTAI was live" from January 13 (Monday) to March 29 (Saturday), 2025. After the war, the pioneer art group "Gutai Art Association" was established in the Kansai region, advocating "the pursuit of pure creativity" and producing a series of innovative forms of expression. Its existence is known as "GUTAI" worldwide, and even more than 70 years later, it is still highly praised. This exhibition features new installations and collected works by Shuji Mukai (1940-), a member of Gutai Art Association. We will immerse ourselves in the memory of Gutai from Mukai's perspective, rethink its place in art history, and explore its contemporary value and future prospects. In addition, he created an installation that resonates with the exhibition space of Tadao Ando Architectural Institute, inspired by Goethe's favorite expression "Architecture is solidified music". An unknown rhythm spreads throughout the space, as if a "violin symbol party" is being staged. In addition, large-scale works by Jiro Yoshihara exhibited at the 1970 World Expo, as well as works by representative artists of the Gutai group such as Kazuo Shiraga, will be exhibited. This is a unique space where architecture and art resonate, so please treat it as a special moment for the perfect start of the new year.

Participating artists: Jiro Yoshihara, Kazuo Shiraga, Sadamasa Motonaga, Atsuko Tanaka, Shozo Shimamoto, Tomosuke Uemae, Tsuruko Yamazaki, Yuko Nakasaka, Takehan Matsutani, Shuji Mukai To commemorate the opening of ICHION Contemporary Art Museum, ICHION CONTEMPORARY will hold the exhibition "GUTAI was live" from January 13 (Monday) to March 29 (Saturday), 2025. After the war, the pioneer art group "Gutai Art Association" was established in the Kansai region, advocating "the pursuit of pure creativity" and producing a series of innovative forms of expression. Its existence is known as "GUTAI" worldwide, and even more than 70 years later, it is still highly praised. This exhibition features new installations and collected works by Shuji Mukai (1940-), a member of Gutai Art Association. We will immerse ourselves in the memory of Gutai from Mukai's perspective, rethink its place in art history, and explore its contemporary value and future prospects. In addition, he created an installation that resonates with the exhibition space of Tadao Ando Architectural Institute, inspired by Goethe's favorite expression "Architecture is solidified music". An unknown rhythm spreads throughout the space, as if a "violin symbol party" is being staged. In addition, large-scale works by Jiro Yoshihara exhibited at the 1970 World Expo, as well as works by representative artists of the Gutai group such as Kazuo Shiraga, will be exhibited. This is a unique space where architecture and art resonate, so please treat it as a special moment for the perfect start of the new year.

Participating artists: Jiro Yoshihara, Kazuo Shiraga, Sadamasa Motonaga, Atsuko Tanaka, Shozo Shimamoto, Tomosuke Uemae, Tsuruko Yamazaki, Yuko Nakasaka, Takehan Matsutani, Shuji Mukai To commemorate the opening of ICHION Contemporary Art Museum, ICHION CONTEMPORARY will hold the exhibition "GUTAI was live" from January 13 (Monday) to March 29 (Saturday), 2025. After the war, the pioneer art group "Gutai Art Association" was established in the Kansai region, advocating "the pursuit of pure creativity" and producing a series of innovative forms of expression. Its existence is known as "GUTAI" worldwide, and even more than 70 years later, it is still highly praised. This exhibition features new installations and collected works by Shuji Mukai (1940-), a member of Gutai Art Association. We will immerse ourselves in the memory of Gutai from Mukai's perspective, rethink its place in art history, and explore its contemporary value and future prospects. In addition, he created an installation that resonates with the exhibition space of Tadao Ando Architectural Institute, inspired by Goethe's favorite expression "Architecture is solidified music". An unknown rhythm spreads throughout the space, as if a "violin symbol party" is being staged. In addition, large-scale works by Jiro Yoshihara exhibited at the 1970 World Expo, as well as works by representative artists of the Gutai group such as Kazuo Shiraga, will be exhibited. This is a unique space where architecture and art resonate, so please treat it as a special moment for the perfect start of the new year.