Japan is once again ready to host the world—this time with a theme focused on shaping a human-centered, sustainable future. Expo 2025 takes place from April 13 to October 13, 2025, on Yumeshima Island, a man-made island in Osaka Bay. This marks Japan’s third time hosting a World Expo.

Every summer in Japan, something truly magical happens along the rivers and coasts — thousands of glowing lanterns gently float on the water, creating a peaceful, dreamlike scene. This beautiful tradition is called Toro Nagashi, the Japanese Floating Lantern Festival, a heartfelt ceremony honoring ancestors, praying for peace, and celebrating life itself.

毎年夏になると、日本の川や海岸沿いで本当に不思議な光景が見られます。何千もの灯籠が水面に浮かび、穏やかで夢のような景色を作り出します。この美しい伝統行事は灯籠流しと呼ばれ、祖先を敬い、平和を祈り、生命そのものを祝う心からの儀式です。

If you’re planning a summer trip to Japan, one of the most spectacular events you won’t want to miss is Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. This lively festival, held every year on July 24th and 25th, is considered one of Japan’s top three festivals, alongside Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and Tokyo’s Kanda Matsuri. It’s a wonderful celebration full of tradition, energy, and dazzling sights that truly capture the spirit of Japanese summer.

If you’re planning a summer trip to Japan, one of the most spectacular events you won’t want to miss is Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. This lively festival, held every year on July 24th and 25th, is considered one of Japan’s top three festivals, alongside Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and Tokyo’s Kanda Matsuri. It’s a wonderful celebration full of tradition, energy, and dazzling sights that truly capture the spirit of Japanese summer.

With the World Expo currently being held in Osaka, many of us are curious about expos. What is a World Expo? What is the purpose behind it? With this article, I hope to answer most, if not all, of those questions.

With the World Expo currently being held in Osaka, many of us are curious about expos. What is a World Expo? What is the purpose behind it? With this article, I hope to answer most, if not all, of those questions.

Osaka’s Aizen Festival, also known as the Yukata Festival, is an event that marks the beginning of summer. One of Osaka’s 3 main summer festivals and Japan’s oldest summer festival, the Aizen Festival has a rich history that dates back to the Asuka period (538-710). Since 2015, the Aizen Festival has been recognized as an intangible folk cultural property by the city of Osaka. Every year at Tennoji’s Aizendo Shomanin Temple on June 30th until July 2nd, the streets are fill