Why You Should Visit
In autumn 2026, when the 160th anniversary of Japan–Italy diplomatic relations coincides with the 45th anniversary of the Osaka–Milan sister-city tie, the south face of the Osaka Castle keep becomes a screen for eleven nights, 15–25 October. The roughly six-minute piece traces the story in light, imagery and music — from the 16th century, when the castle was built and the two countries first met, through 160 years of exchange since the 1866 treaty, to the future beyond Expo 2025. It is directed and produced by NAKED, known for 'NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle'. Screened several times between 19:00 and 22:00; free, no booking. You watch from the Honmaru plaza south of the keep.
Essentials
- location
- South face of the Osaka Castle keep (Honmaru, Osaka Castle Park)
- period
- October 15, 2026 (Thu) - October 25, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 19:00–22:00の間に複数回上映(1回約6分)
- cost
- Free, no booking required
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About a 15–20-minute walk to the Honmaru from Morinomiya or Osakajokoen stations (JR Osaka Loop Line / Osaka Metro). By car, use the paid car parks in Osaka Castle Park.
- NOTE
The show
- About 6 minutes, screened several times between 19:00 and 22:00
- Directed and produced by NAKED (NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle, NAKED meets Gaudí, etc.)
- Theme: the building of Osaka Castle and the two countries' first encounter (16th century) → 160 years of exchange since the 1866 treaty → the future beyond Expo 2025
Background
- 2026 marks 160 years of Japan–Italy relations and 45 years of the Osaka–Milan sister-city tie
Check the organiser's announcements for the detailed schedule and wet-weather arrangements.
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of South face of the Osaka Castle keep (Honmaru, Osaka Castle Park), and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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出典: OSAKA STYLE
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