Philippine Matsuri Osaka 2026

Why You Should Visit

A two-day festival of Japanese and Filipino cultural exchange on the plaza in front of Sakai City Hall, organised by the Sakai Philippine Exchange Association with backing from the City of Sakai. The stage mixes folk dance, hip-hop and demonstrations of arnis, the Filipino martial art, alongside live sets from Japanese artists popular in the Philippines such as fuyu and Fumiya & Yukan. Food stalls serve Filipino home cooking, grilled inasal and ube pies, and there are stalls selling Asian crafts and clothing. Admission is free and the venue is right by the station.

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location

Mina Sakai (Sakai Citizens' Plaza, in front of Sakai City Hall)

period

September 26, 2026 (Sat) - September 27, 2026 (Sun)

Time

10:00–18:00

cost

Free admission (food and goods are paid at each booth)

Links

Official Website

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access

Right by the west exit of Sakai-higashi Station (Nankai Koya Line). By car, about 5 min from the Sakai exit of Hanshin Expressway Route 15; use nearby paid car parks.

There are 11 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Mina Sakai (Sakai Citizens' Plaza, in front of Sakai City Hall), and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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NOTE

Stage (planned)

fuyu / Fumiya & Yukan (Sept 27)
NANAO
Osaka Mabuhay Community (Filipino dance)
AZUK Cultural Group (folk dance)
JP Exile Movers (hip-hop)
Mutya Filipino Fighting Arts Academy (arnis, Sept 27)
MCs and performers: MARL, Marilou, Rick

Food booths (planned)

Bessie's Philippine Restaurant (home cooking)
Ju-Liz Pinoy Food Truck (home cooking)
Dorina's Ihaw Ihaw (street food)
Perfect Rendezvous with Shehan (regional dishes and desserts)
Jack Uno (ube and buko pies)
Kalye Inasal (whole grilled chicken)

Goods

RAKUDA (Asian and ethnic clothing, crafts, accessories)

*The timetable is announced on the official Instagram.

*Performers and stalls are subject to change.

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Food and goods are paid for at each booth.

Do I need to book?

No booking is needed and you can come and go freely on both days. Stage times are announced on the official Instagram.

Is it good for families with children?

It's a free outdoor plaza event built around stage shows and food stalls, so it suits families. The venue is right by the west exit of Sakai-higashi Station, with shopping streets and restaurants nearby.

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