Philippine Matsuri Osaka 2026

Dates & time: September 26, 2026 (Sat) - September 27, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
cost: Free admission (food and goods are paid at each booth)
Venue & access: Mina Sakai (Sakai Citizens' Plaza, in front of Sakai City Hall) 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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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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Stage

About 30 acts over two days: live sets by Japanese artists popular in the Philippines, Filipino folk dance, hip-hop, the martial art arnis, suzume odori and yosakoi, and high-school international culture clubs
Bon odori on Sept 26 from 17:30 (yukata welcome)
MCs and performers: MARL, Marilou, Rick

Stalls

15 Filipino food booths (home cooking, street food, inasal, ube pies, drinks) plus Asian crafts and Filipino groceries

*Set times are announced on the official Instagram.

*Performers and stalls are subject to change.

Events Festivals Gourmet Culture Art Music Jazz Free Cheap Family

出典: 主催者Instagram（堺フィリピン交流協会）・堺市公式HP

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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.