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
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.
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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.

出典: 主催者Instagram（堺フィリピン交流協会）・堺市公式HP

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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