Higashiosaka International Friendship Festival 2026

Dates & time: November 3, 2026 (Tue) 11:00〜15:30
cost: Free entry. Food and goods at the stalls are paid
Venue & access: Sannose Park, Fuse About 300 m south of Kintetsu Fuse Station.

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Why You Should Visit

A grassroots international festival in Sannose Park, just south of Kintetsu Fuse Station, run by Higashiosaka's foreign residents together with local citizens and drawing more than 5,000 people each year. The special stage brings songs, folk dances and instrumental music from Korea, China, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and more. Stalls serve Korean pancakes, boiled dumplings, banh mi, tacos and Indian food alongside folk crafts, and a kids' area offers shooting games and smart-ball. Entry is free, making it an easy way to taste food and performances from around the world in one afternoon.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Stalls

Shop List & Map

NOTE

Stage

Hosted by Hisayo Sakaguchi, Lee Sang-su and students of Higashiosaka Mirai Japanese Language School, with sign-language interpretation by CHAT OF HANDS
Winning numbers for the 4th–5th prizes and bonus prizes of the prize draw are posted at the HQ tent after the mayor's greeting

Kids' World

Shooting gallery, obanyaki, handicrafts, smart-ball (with prizes), handmade-toy workshops, bouncy house, cotton candy, games and crafts from around the world

*Goes ahead in light rain

*Enquiries: NPO Higashiosaka International Coexistence Network (tel/fax 06-6721-6670)

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. Food and crafts are bought at each stall.

Does it go ahead in the rain?

It goes ahead in light rain.

What kinds of food are there?

Korean pancakes and siraegi soup, Chinese dumplings and lamb skewers, Vietnamese banh mi, Filipino barbecue, Nepali-style fried chicken, Indian dishes, tacos and more.