💡Registration open for the lecture series “Unpacking the Teppo Blacksmith House through Science”! (A regional collaboration project between Sakai City and Kansai University) 🌈We will hold the lecture series “Unpacking the Teppo Blacksmith House through Science” at Teppo Blacksmith House! Sakai City and Kansai University have conducted joint research on the Teppo Blacksmith House and shared the results widely through regional collaboration projects. In recent years, researchers from various fields beyond history have joined the investigations, conducting multifaceted analyses of the valuable materials preserved at the Teppo Blacksmith House. This lecture series will present those research findings. In addition to history, experts in informatics and metallurgical engineering will explore the rich materials passed down at the Teppo Blacksmith House from multiple angles.✨ 📅Dates: ① Sunday, October 12, 2025 — Finished ② Sunday, November 9, 2025 ③ Saturday, December 6, 2025 ⏰Times: 11:00 and 14:00 — about one hour each session 📍Venue: Teppo Blacksmith House 🕰Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) 💰Admission: 500 yen https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/kanko/rekishi/bunkazai/bunkazai/oshirase/r7sakai_kandai.html...

The Sakai Station Tourist Information Center offers plenty of Sakai goods that make perfect travel mementos. Alongside classic sweets, you’ll find a lively selection of unique items inspired by the World Heritage kofun burial mounds!🔑 The standout is a collaboration keyholder featuring Hello Kitty and the kofun—available in two limited designs. Both are irresistibly cute, so be sure to grab them both! 🎨 The acrylic figure stand actually doubles as a keyholder in a convenient 2-way design—you can display it or attach it to your bag and take it with you. 📚 You’ll also find stationery useful for work or study, like sticky notes, clips, and masking tape, plus portable glasses cloths and popular magnets! From practical items to collectible pieces, there’s something for everyone.😊 Be sure to pick up your Sakai souvenirs at the Sakai Station Tourist Information Center!

🍁Sunday, November 16 — “Morning Yoga at the Temple” — Now accepting participants! As autumn deepens, why not spend a refreshing morning at Myōhōji Temple🍁☀️ At this seasonal change, when the autonomic nervous system can be unsettled, balance your body with yoga and a gentle rice porridge, and refresh your mind🌿 The deputy head priest will also serve matcha and wagashi as a warm gesture of hospitality🍡 We look forward to your reservation😊🎶 Date: Sunday, November 16 Venue: Myōhōji Temple (4-1-3 Nakanocho Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai) Gathering time: 8:20 AM Fee: ¥5,000 · With rental mat ¥5,100 For details, search “Sakai Morning Yoga”🔍

🎈Delving into the traditions and individuality of Sakai bamboo crafts! Two exhibitions at Sakai City Museum / Exploring the tradition and individuality of “Sakai bamboo crafts”!✨ ＼ Featuring dynamic spatial art and other works by fourth-generation bamboo artist Takenabe Chikuunsai, whose pieces were also shown at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai💫 📅: Saturday, September 20 – Monday, November 3 (public holiday) 📍: Sakai City Museum (@sakai_city_museum) and the tea room Shin-an 💰: Special exhibition admission fee 🔍For details, search for “Sakai City-Owned Artworks Exhibition”

📱Digital Stamp Rally “Mikke”✨ 📢 Join the digital stamp rally on the free SpotTour app! Enter for a chance to win luxurious prizes in a lottery!☺ Perfect for a weekend outing!🍃 📅 Event period: Saturday, September 6th – Sunday, November 30th 📍 Locations: 28 parks across Osaka Prefecture 🔍For details, search “Digital Stamp Rally ‘Mikke’”!

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📍A Picture-Book Reading Live at Sakai Rishō no Mori 📢 We will hold a picture-book reading live featuring Sachiko Nakajima, producer of the Osaka-Kansai Expo signature pavilion “Playground of Life: Jellyfish House,” and others!✨ 📅 Date and time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (public holiday) 3:00 PM–4:00 PM ※The end time may vary. 📍 Venue: Sakai Rishō no Mori Tea Room Hall (2-1-1 Shukuin Nishimachi, Sakai) 📚 Program ・A picture-book reading live by Sachiko Nakajima and others, timed to the readers ※The picture book to be read will be “Clara and the Creation Tree.” ・Tea service for children 🎫 Participation fee: 480 yen ※Children will receive matcha and a sweet Target audience: children roughly aged 3 and up and their guardians 🙋🏻 Target audience: children roughly aged 3 and up and their guardians 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Capacity: 20 families, 40 people 📬 Apply by searching for “Osaka-Kansai Expo Jellyfish House × Sakai Rishō no Mori ‘Picture-Book Reading Live’”! 📞 Inquiries: Sakai Rishō no Mori (TEL: 072-260-4386)

📢Campaign Overview 🎉New Route Launch Commemorative Giveaway✨※On Instagram To celebrate the new route between Sakai Old Port and Universal City Port, we are giving away boarding tickets to 20 pairs (40 people) by lottery🎉 ‼️Hop on the limited-time MyakuMyaku boat for a fun trip to USJ or Sakai Old Port!!☺ 🚢『Sakai Old Port – Universal City Port Route Overview』 Operation period: August 16, 2025–October 13, 2025 Departing Sakai Old Port: 8:05 / 13:20 (weekends only) Departing Universal City Port: 11:20 (weekends only) / 21:20 ※ Universal City Port is a 7-minute walk (500 m) from JR Yumesaki Line Universal City Station. 🗓️【Entry Period】 September 1, 2025 (Monday) – September 5, 2025 (Friday) until 12:00 noon (Japan Time) 📬【How to Enter】 ① Like this post ② Follow @sakaitourism_official on Instagram ※Those already following are eligible to enter. 🏅【Prize Details】 One-way cruise tickets (Sakai Old Port ⇄ Universal City Port) for a pair ※Valid for either outbound or return trip 📬【Winner Notification】 Winners will be contacted via DM. Winner notification date: We will contact winners by Instagram DM from this account (@sakaitourism_official) within three business days after the entry deadline. ⚠️【Notes】 ・Minors must obtain parental or guardian consent before entering. ・This campaign is not supported, endorsed, operated by, or affiliated with Instagram / Cool Japan Videos.

Limited Time: The Flavor and Beauty Crafted by Artisans — Hand-Pressed Kelp Exhibition, Demonstration, and Sale✨ At Sakai Denshōkan, we will hold a special exhibition on hand-pressed kelp processing with live demonstrations by artisans and a limited-time sale!👏 Hand-pressed kelp is made by skilled artisans who carefully strain each sheet using a traditional technique. The result is a delicate texture, rich umami, and an attractive appearance.🤤 We will offer kelp sold by weight and samples of freshly shaved kelp, so please take this chance to visit!🙌 Exhibition: Tuesday, September 9 — Monday, September 15, 10:00–18:00 Demonstration & Sale: Saturday, September 13, 13:30–15:00 Details: Live demonstration of hand-pressed kelp processing Tasting of freshly shaved kelp Sale of hand-pressed kelp Venue: 📍Sakai Denshōkan (@sakaidensan), 2nd floor, TAKUMI EXHIBITION 🔍 For more information, search “Sakai Denshōkan hand-pressed kelp”!

📢 On Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th, “Otohime’s Holiday.” will take place at Sakai Old Port. ⚓ Around 25 food and drink vendors—mainly local shops from Sakai—will gather at Sakai Old Port. Spend a relaxing weekend feeling the sea breeze along the beautifully maintained Sakai Old Port waterfront. Enjoy a variety of gourmet foods and live performances by artists. You can also try experiences like pleasure boat rides!✨ We look forward to welcoming you☺

🍡 A model course for enjoying cool summer sweets in Sakai — Central Area 🌞 Cool treats you crave in summer♪ While sightseeing around the Moat Area, enjoy refreshing, delicious sweets to get through the summer♪ Here is a short model course featuring dessert shops and sightseeing spots in the Moat Area’s central zone✨ Course 2 A route to learn the history of the Moat Area and enjoy cool sweets (📍Central Area) 1. Honganji Sakai Betsuin ⇩ 2. Myokokuji Temple ⇩ 3. Cool sweets shop ⇩ 4. Ako Shrine • Rosier (@rosier_fruits — parfait) • Tenjinmochi (@tenjinmochi — smooth shiratama shiruko mochi) • Maruichi Confectionery (@maruichikashiho — anmitsu) • SAKAINOMA cafe Kuma (@sakainoma — float) • Cafe Lapin (kakigori) 🔍 For more details, search “Sakai’s Cool Summer Sweets Feature — Moat Area” ✳️

🍧 A Model Route for Enjoying Sakai’s Chilly Summer Sweets — Southern Moat Area 🌞 Cool sweets you crave in summer♪ Enjoy sightseeing in the moat area, savor refreshing and delicious treats, and beat the summer heat♪ Here is a short model route that combines dessert shops and sightseeing spots (Southern Moat Area)✨ Course 2 A route to learn the history of the moat area and enjoy chilled sweets (📍Central Area) 1. Sakai Risho no Mori ⇩ 2. Site of Sen no Rikyu’s Residence ⇩ 3. Chilled Sweets Shop ⇩ 4. Nanshuji Temple ・Kanbukuro (Ice Kurumi-mochi) ・BLUE KETTLE ( @bluekettle.sakai gelato) 🔍 For details, search “Sakai’s Chilly Summer Sweets Feature — Moat Area” ✳️

✳️ A model route to enjoy chilly summer sweets in Sakai — Northern Area — Chilly sweets you crave in summer♪🍨 While enjoying sightseeing in the moated area, savor refreshing, delicious sweets to get through the summer♪ This time, we introduce a short model route to enjoy sweet shops and sightseeing spots (Moat North Area)🍧 ………***………***………***……… Course 1 The ironworking history and chilled-sweets course (📍Northern Area) 1. Sakai Koko Knife Gallery ⇩ 2. Sakai Densho-kan ⇩ 3. Chilled sweets shop ⇩ 4. Teppō Kaji Residence ✤ Tsuboichi Seicha Main Store (shaved ice) ✤ Sorori (Umeju) ✤ D..labo (acai bowl) ✤ Asahido Confectionery (mizu manju) 🔍 For details, search “Sakai’s Chilly Summer Sweets Feature — Moated Area” ✳️

Special Exhibition 🎨 "Mucha and Yumeji: STYLE of BEAUTY" ✨ 📅 Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, November 30 ⏰ 9:30 AM–5:15 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM) 📍 Sakai Alphonse Mucha Museum (Sakai City Cultural Center) 1. An unprecedented joint exhibition of "Mucha and Yumeji"! Realized with the special cooperation of the Yumeji Art Museum, which boasts one of the finest collections of Yumeji’s original paintings, this exhibition offers an unprecedentedly large-scale presentation of the two artists together. 2. The beauty of gesture: "Yumeji-style beauties" and the beauty of pose: "Mucha style" With the keywords "the beauty of everyday gestures" and "the beauty of ideal poses," the exhibition compares the two artists’ female images. Seeing their works side by side in the same space brings each artist’s characteristics into sharp relief. 3. Gorgeous! Cute! The overflowing designs of both artists! This section introduces the two artists’ wide-ranging design work, highlighting their roles as pioneers of graphic design.

💡Special Exhibition “The Architecture of the Teppō Blacksmith Residence — Secrets Above and Below Ground” now on display At the Teppō Blacksmith Residence (Inoue Sekuemon Machiya History Museum), we are holding the 4th special exhibition “The Architecture of the Teppō Blacksmith Residence — Secrets Above and Below Ground”!🏠 The Teppō Blacksmith Residence, the only surviving combined workshop and dwelling of an Edo-period teppō blacksmith in the country, has its entire site designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Sakai City. Opened as the Machiya History Museum in March 2024 (Reiwa 6), this is our first special exhibition focused on “buildings.” We display architectural materials such as illustrated maps showing changes to the site and structures, and present the results of preservation and repair work and archaeological investigations✨ 📅Dates: Wednesday, July 23 – Monday, November 24 (closed Monday) 📍Venue: Teppō Blacksmith Residence 🕰Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) 💰Admission: 500 yen

📢 Introducing the Sakai Risho no Mori goods shop “Sakai Enishian – ENISHIAN –” ✨ Here we present items from the Sakai Risho no Mori goods shop “Sakai Enishian – ENISHIAN –”! ✨ We also carry goods related to the Jellyfish Pavilion ◎ In addition to the items introduced here, we offer many local specialties from Sakai and other Sakai-related goods ☺ Right now, for a limited time until the end of August, purchases of 1,000 yen or more qualify for free gift wrapping in a gift box ✨ If you would like this service, please tell our staff! 🎁 These make perfect souvenirs 🌻 🔍For more details, search for “Sakai Risho no Mori”!

🚢 Departing from Sakai Old Port! Take the Myaku-Myaku for a Yumeshima Light-Up and Sakai Factory Nightscape Cruise ✨ 🗓️ In 2025, a special service runs for only four sailings! Friday, September 19 Saturday, September 20 Friday, October 3 Saturday, October 4 Would you like to see the night view from the sea?🌉 🏭 This roughly 90-minute cruise lets you enjoy the nightscape of Sakai Old Port and the Sakai factory lights, plus views of Osaka Bay and the illuminated Yumeshima, the site of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, all from the water 🤩 ⚓️ Itinerary 17:45 Meet and board at Sakai Old Port temporary floating pier📍 18:00 Departure🛥️ Night-view cruise (about 90 minutes) Distant views of the Osaka–Kansai Expo site lights to Sakai factory nightscape🎇 19:30 Return to Sakai Old Port temporary floating pier, disembark and dismiss👋 🎟️ Fare 【💻 Advance reservation (WEB reservations only)】 Adult (junior high school students and older): ¥4,500, Child (ages 4–elementary school): ¥4,000 【💰 Same-day registration (cash only at reception)】 Adult (junior high school students and older): ¥5,000, Child (ages 4–elementary school): ¥4,500 🔍 For details and reservations, search “Myaku-Myaku Yumeshima Light-Up and Sakai Factory Nightscape Cruise”!

Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Concert "A Melody of Celebration" On September 2, 2025, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam will mark its 80th founding anniversary. Also, Vietnam Day will take place on September 9 at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. In this memorable year, a concert produced by Vietnam’s leading musician Vui Cong Duy will feature performances by Truong Vu, who is based in the United States and active worldwide; seven instructors from the Vietnam National Academy of Music who are currently in Japan to perform at the Vietnam Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai; and ten string players from the Osaka Symphony Orchestra representing Sakai City, all performing together at Fenice Sakai. Date: Friday, September 8 Venue: Fenice Sakai Doors open 17:30, performance starts 18:30 Hoping to deepen the circle of friendship between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Japan, and Sakai City, the program will present both classical music and the country’s traditional music.

We’re doing it again this year! 【Yukata Island — Playing with Calligraphy Flowing on Water】🌊 Yukata Island at Getsuzo‑ji Temple in Yanaginomachi, Sakai returns for its third year👘✨ Alongside popular Sakai food stalls, the event features calligraphy performances, live music, and plenty more🏮 Getsuzo‑ji’s large water basin will serve as the stage! Please come dressed in yukata💖 [Date] Saturday, September 6 — OPEN 16:00 - CLOSE 21:00 [Admission] 300 yen [Schedule] 16:00– Calligrapher Yoshiko Nishimura — live calligraphy drawing with Etsuko Nakanishi with Tomu Mizuta bass 17:20– Calligraphy workshop: Make your own original uchiwa (paper fan) 17:30– Mami Morita Talkshow: Yukata styling suggestions👘 18:00– Live performance by Blue Stone 19:30– Live — erhu and ocarina Erhu — Mariko Harada, Kayoko Mamiya Ocarina and hichiriki — Kazuharu Sakashita [Vendors] Zelkova Shokudo (deli set) Shokudo Cat and Tiger (lu rou fan, daikon mochi) Shokudo Nina (quiche, wine) flan (shaved ice, pita sandwiches) BLUE (spare ribs, sangria) Hiro‑chan’s Ohagi (ohagi) Ryusendo (draft beer, chu‑hai) FUNDEL — socks with rhythm

🎣 The Sakai Tourism Concierge took part in the Sakai Big Fish Night Market! 🎆 On Saturday, July 26th, the Sakai Tourism Concierge participated in the Sakai Big Fish Night Market! Thank you for coming. ✨ At the Sakai Big Fish Night Market, we held a fish auction 🐟 and promoted Sakai on stage 🎵, closing the event to great acclaim! We look forward to seeing you at the Sakai Festival in October. ✨

Expo Park Tower of the Sun Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture Admission to the Tower of the Sun requires advance reservations (reservations must be made at least one day in advance). The Tower of the Sun was designed by artist Taro Okamoto and built as a theme hall in the symbol zone of the Japan World Exposition Held in in 1970, along with the Mother Tower, the Blue Spring Tower, and the large roof (length (north-south) 292 Meters, width (east-west) 108 Meters, height about 40 Meters).

This photo was also taken at the Flower Culture Garden. Various wind chimes were displayed everywhere. The tone was so pure that even I, who usually listen to music while shooting, involuntarily took off my earphones. It is a piece of confidence that I used as much as I could use the techniques that I could use in the shooting.

Photographed at the Flower Culture Garden. I was fascinated by the contrast between the yellow of the sunflower and the green of the praying mantis. Two shots of insects and flowers that have become difficult to see in modern times. I envy you when you think that it used to be full of such scenes.

Sakai Grand Fish Night Market saw participation from the Sakai Tourism Concierge!🎆 On Saturday, July 26th, the Sakai Tourism Concierge took part in the Sakai Grand Fish Night Market! Thank you for coming✨ At the Sakai Grand Fish Night Market, we held a fish auction and promoted Sakai on stage, and the event closed to great success! We look forward to seeing everyone next at the Sakai Festival in October✨

🎉 Gashibaru+ 2025 — Commemorating the Osaka/Kansai Expo 💡 Enjoy great food and shopping deals in Sakaihigashi🍽🛍 Show the event badge can/button with the participation proof at participating stores to enjoy bar-only services. The store produced by Kuroda from Kobukuro, September 8, is also participating.✨ After the bar event, a big lottery will be held using the serial numbers on the can badges. An "Ato-Bar" (post-event bar) runs for one week after the event ends! 📅 Event dates: Monday, August 18 – Sunday, August 24 ※ "Ato-Bar": Monday, August 25 – Sunday, August 31 🛒 Sales information ・ 📍 Sales locations: each participating store, designated sales points, online reservations ・ 🕔 Sales period: Tuesday, July 22 – Sunday, August 24 Online reservations: Tuesday, July 1 – Saturday, August 16 ・ 💰 Can badge with serial number & store map: 500 yen 🔎 For details, search for "Gashibaru"!! https://e-sacai.com/gashi-bar...

The Kanaoka Town Bon Dance Festival, the largest event of the Kanaoka Town Residents’ Association, takes place on August 14th and 15th 📣 Each of the 11 neighborhood associations carries a uniquely decorated large drum as they parade, and they make a bold procession into Kanaoka Shrine, which sits at the heart of Kanaoka Town 👀 On the 15th, the neighborhood on duty that year performs the final shrine entry as the climactic “tori.” After the shrine entries on both days, all 11 neighborhood drums gather around the yagura inside Kanaoka Shrine. At the signal of the Kanaoka Town song leaders, the drums all sound together and the bon dance begins ✨ People of all ages enjoy dancing late into the night while the powerful beat of the large drums reverberates across Kanaoka Town during the festival ♪ 🏮Kanaoka Town Bon Dance Festival🥁 Location: Kanaoka Shrine Dates: Thursday, August 14th and Friday, August 15th Inquiries: Kanaoka Shrine (📞072-258-2127)

🚢 Departing and arriving at Sakai Old Port! Take the Myaku-Myaku for a Yumeshima Light-Up and Sakai Factory Nightscape Cruise ✨ 🗓️ In 2025, this special service runs for only four sailings! Friday, September 19; Saturday, September 20 Friday, October 3; Saturday, October 4 Would you like to see the night views from the sea? 🌉 🏭 This roughly 90-minute cruise lets you enjoy the night scenery of Sakai Old Port and the Sakai factory nightscape, plus distant views of Osaka Bay and the illuminated Yumeshima, the site of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, all from the water 🤩 ⚓️ Itinerary 17:45 Gather and board at the Sakai Old Port temporary floating pier📍 18:00 Departure 🛥️ Night scenery cruise (about 90 minutes) Distant views of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai site light-up – Sakai factory nightscape 🎇 19:30 Return to the Sakai Old Port temporary floating pier, disembark and dismissed 👋 🎟️ Fare 【💻 Advance reservation (online booking only)】 Adult (junior high school and older): ¥4,500; Child (ages 4–elementary school): ¥4,000 【💰 Same-day registration (cash only at the counter)】 Adult (junior high school and older): ¥5,000; Child (ages 4–elementary school): ¥4,500 🔍 For details and reservations, search for "Myaku-Myaku Yumeshima Light-Up and Sakai Factory Nightscape Cruise"! 🔗 https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/198...

Speaking of summer, I feel a warm and gentle atmosphere.

sakaitourism_official 🍨Sakai’s Cool Summer Sweets Feature🍨 ~Moat Area~ 🇯🇵JP 🇬🇧EN Below⬇️ #Chilled Sweets 🍉Chilled treats you crave in summer♪🍦 The Moat Area in Sakai is home not only to tourist spots but also to many shops selling chilled sweets🩷 Enjoy sightseeing around the Moat Area while savoring refreshing, delicious sweets to get you through the summer♪🌻 On the feature page, we introduce Moat Area sweet shops and a short model course that visits sweets shops and tourist spots.✨ ・Kanbukuro ・Saryo Tsuboichi Seicha Honpo ・Rosier ・SAKAINOMA Cafe Kuma ・D..labo ・Baked Goods & Gelato BLUE KETTLE ・Cafe Lapin ・Tenjin Mochi ・Sorori ・Maruichi Confectionery ・Asahido Confectionery

Water Jingu Shrine 3-10-24 Hirose, ShimaHonmachi, Mishima-gun, Osaka The Water of this Water Nose Jingu Shrine is said to be the Water of the Imperial Palace, and you can drink it. Most spring water needs to be boiled, but here it seems that boiling is not necessary. And it's free! It is the only one in Osaka that has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Waters", This is quite delicious. Special visit to Water Jingu Shrine Cultural Properties A fusion of wind, light, and cultural properties Date & Time: July 26 (Sat) ~ August 31 (Sun) 18:30~21:00 *Held in only on weekends and holidays Entrance Fees 500 yen (special admission / 1 person) * Light rain cancellation Cancelled due to stormy weather Check it out on Instagram.