🔪✨ Visiting the sites tour of 🏭🔍 Kitchen Knife Factory & Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery ~ Experience Sakai's cutlery culture, where craftsmanship shines! ～ Held in on 5/29 (Thu), 8/28 (Thu), 11/27 (Thu)! ✨ The factory that produces the world-acclaimed Sakai Takayuki's kitchen knives is specially opened to the public! 🛠️✨ 🔹5/29 is a special edition! With Sakai filial piety petty knife 🔥 ▶ JR Destination Campaign (DC) Special Plan! 🔹 Attractions 🔹 Visiting the sites of the knife making process at the Sanpo Factory (blacksmithing, rough sharpening, etc.) 🏭 🔹 Visiting the site 🔍 of a gallery with about 500 kitchen knives 🔹 There is also a simple knife sharpening experience! ✨ 🔹 5/29 limited gift of Sakai filial piety petty knife 🎁 💰 Participation Fee 🔹 5/29: 15,000 yen (with 🎁 petty knife) 🔹 8/28 & 11/27: 4,000 yen 📌 Application deadline: Held in at least 3 days before each event! 🔍 For details and application, search "Kitchen knife factory & Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery Visiting the site and easy knife sharpening course"!

From the end of the year to the beginning of the year, a large fishing flag was hoisted on a fishing boat at Kishiwada Fishing Port ... ( ˶>ᴗ<˶)🎌🚢 The colorful design is eye-catching and cool 🥰💙. The large fishing flag with various pictures such as sea bream expresses the wish for safe navigation and good fishing. It was ☀️✨ fluttering in the glittering sun and blue sky I wish for the safety of the fishermen in Kishiwada City and hope that the fishing industry will prosper this year ... 👏🐟 ・ ・ 📍 Kishiwada Fishing Port Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture Osaka Japan 2025.1

Brno National Theatre Mother ／ First performance in Kansai! Brno National Theatre Mother ＼ The masterpiece of Karel Čapek, a playwright representing the Czech Republic, is coming to Sakai! The cast of the Brno National Theatre in the Czech Republic will give a passionate performance. (with Japanese and English subtitles) Dates: 6/4 Water, 5 Thu Location: Fenice Sakai Tickets on sale now 📢

📢 Osaka Destination Campaign Held in! 🎉✨ ✨Limited to 4/1~6/30! Osaka DC Special Edition Experience ✨ 📍 ** Full of special experiences in Sakai! **📍 🛕 Take a walk around the Kofun Tumulus|Go to the top of the Kofun Tumulus, which you can't usually enter! ⛰️ 🌳 Japan Garden Tour|Gardener's skills up close 🌿✨ 🍵 Chanoyu Experience|Authentic 🍃🎁 Dark Tea & Light Tea 🔫 Gunsmith House Guide|Historical Romance 🏯 of the Edo Period 🖼️ Mucha Exhibition|Phantom Oil Painting × Sakai no Tsutsu 🎨 🌷 Harvest Hill|70,000 tulips in full bloom 🌼 📖 For details, check out the official Osaka DC website! Which one would you like to participate in? Let me know 💬 in the comments

🔪✨ Sakai Cutlery Festival 2025 Held in! Two days where you can experience traditional techniques! Kitchen knives and Traditional Japanese straw raincoat display immediate sale and sharpening, Full of 🎉 highlights such as ancient forging by craftsmen and inscription cutting 🍎 Held in apple peeling contests and cooking shows! 👨‍🍳✨ 📅 Held in date: 4/12 (Sat) ~ 13 (Sun) ⏰ Time:10:00~16:00 📍 Venue: Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center Events Hall 　　　　(183-5 Nagasone-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai-shi), admission is free! 🎫 * and limited to the number of parked Car, the Car parking lot and surrounding roads will be congested. 　Use 🚋 public transportation as much as possible 🔍 For details, please check the official website of the Sakai Federation of Cutlery Commerce and Industry Cooperatives

Calligraphy is an ancient Japanese art of learning. In addition to greetings, students learn to be respectful and polite to those around them. Many parents send their children to calligraphy classes because they can learn such manners from early childhood. #kanji #kimono #Calligraphy

Trial Slashing Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Samurai sword! Experience the world's best cutting performance. #SamuraiExperience #samuraisword #katana

Calligraphy, a traditional culture, is generally started in early childhood, when children are 3 to 5 years old, as a form of learning. It helps develop the ability to write beautiful letters, concentration, and etiquette, and does not cause great embarrassment or disgrace when they grow up. #kanji #Calligraphy #kimono

The 40th Commemorative Regular Performance [Madame Butterfly] "The beginning of things is anything in Sakai" Sakai 🔶City Opera, which was born more than 50 years ago with the help of citizens, has many exchanges with overseas opera houses and opera groups. In 2006, at the Puccini Festival in Italy, This is the first Japan organization to co-produce "Madame Butterfly" with the local community. Subject performances will be held on May 2 for young people in order to connect the rich sensibilities that can be entrusted to the future society to children who are growing up through the Coronavirus pandemic and the youth who will become the society of the future. The love opera "Madame Butterfly" set in Nagasaki! It is a performance at Fenice Sakai, which is proud of Sakai City. Enjoy Golden Week with the power of live music and the impression of drama! Ticket reception→ticket@sakai-city-opera.jp ★ Please fill in your Madame Butterfly ticket request, seat type, number of tickets, name, Address, Phone, and contact us.

📢 Monster Hunter × Sakai 🔥 A full-size sword is now available in Sakai City Tea House Shin-an! ⚔️🏯 In Sakai City, a full-scale Reproduction* of a sword with a blade length of about 2.2 meters that appears in Capcom Co., Ltd.'s Popular game "Monster Hunter" series will be exhibited 🎮✨ at the Sakai City Tea House Shinan 📷In addition! Implementation 🎁🎉 of a campaign where you can receive Privileges by presenting a photo of the Reproduction sword at a cooperating facility * The tachi at the head office is a molded object using metal ingredients that does not fall under the category of Japanese swords under the Firearms and Swords Law. 🛠️ A special work 💡 produced at a collaboration events with the series in 2022 (Reiwa 4) 🔍 For details, please see the Sakai City Home page

🌸 Shuzuka Kofun Tumulus Square "Cherry Blossom Viewing Party" 🌸 The cherry blossom viewing season has arrived! At the "Cherry Blossom Viewing Party" Held in in the Tsukazuka Kofun Tumulus Square, Kitchen Car and merchandise booths are many Stalls you ✨ can 🌷 spend a Spring time while enjoying Light Snacks and drinks When you go to Daisen Park, be sure to stop by! 🌸🎉 📅 Held in Date: March 29 (Sat) 18:00~19:30 🚶 ♂️ Access: 5 minutes walk from JR Hanwa Line "Mozu Station" 🎟️ Fee: Free 📍 Held in location: Daisen Park (Sakai Ward, Mozu Kofun Tumulus area) 📞 Contact: PULLPUSH Planning Co., Ltd. 📧 Email: support@mycity-epco.co.jp 📱 Phone: 070-3184-0237 (Jinko) 🔍 For details of the Events, please visit the official website of Sakai City

Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots, and shading enhance its beauty. There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep one's mind quiet and focused when writing. In addition, it is essentially important to perform basic manners, such as sitting upright, keeping the back straight, and holding the brush upright. #kanji #kimono #Calligraphy

This is the only place in Osaka Castle where the cherry blossoms bloom early！ A proverb that combines the dying moment of a samurai with the magnificent cherry blossoms in their waning moments. The flowers are cherry blossoms, the people are warriors. A proverb that combines the dying moment of a samurai with the magnificent cherry blossoms in their waning moments. The flowers are cherry blossoms, the people are warriors. For details on the most popular Hanami plans, please visit #SamuraiArmor #kimono #SAKURACelestialBlossom

Samurai Armor Experience In April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. Here, the "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan, and go into battle! #osakacastle #samuraiarmor

First, we will explain what calligraphy is, followed by an explanation of attitudes and tools first. You will better understand the difference between calligraphy as a form of character decoration (caligraphy), which also exists overseas, and Japanese "shodo" (calligraphy). Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture that uses brush and ink to express characters artistically, and is appreciated for its neatness, the way the brush is carried, the shade of the ink, and the beauty of the overall arrangement of the characters. #kanji #kimono #Calligraphy #tatamiroom #samurai

The Samurai sword is the most cutting blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. After changing into a samurai costume and learning how to handle a sword, it's time to try your hand at sword cutting! Let's try zanjiri zanjiri! #katana #samuraiSword #bushido

A proverb that combines the dying moment of a samurai with the magnificent cherry blossoms in their waning moments. The flowers are cherry blossoms, the people are Samurai. For details on the most popular Hanami plans, please visit Osaka Castle Park 🌸Best time to visit Umegorin (plum grove) ➤ 2/ upper - 3/ middle Cherry blossoms (Someiyoshino) ➤3/15 - 5/up #samuraiarmor #kimono #Sakura #osakacastl

The 4th Kanmoat - CAN GO-Bridge I Festival \Kanmoat-CAN GO-Bridge I Fest Held in/ Held in Events in various places in the Kanmoat area at the same time, "Bridge I Festival" is back ✨ 🌸 2025 (Reiwa 7) March 20 (Thu) ~ April 6 (Sun) 🌸 This time, the Main Venue is the "Bridge My Markets" Held in on April 6 at the Former Sakai Fire Station! many shops will be Stalls mainly attractive shops in the Kanbori area. Held in four Events ☺️ simultaneously in the Moat area on April 6 From March 20th to April 6th, if you visit the stores and facilities in the Kanmoat area, you can enjoy 🚶 the Limited Time Privileges of the Hashimi Festival and the Stamp Rally Stamp Rally Premiums may be won by lottery for Expo tickets and Hotel Pair Accommodation Invitation Tickets! While enjoying the "Bridge My Markets", please 💓 visit the surrounding shops, facilities, and historical spots to get to know and feel the medieval Sakai Merchant Town "Kanmoat Area" 🔍 Click here for 👉 details Kanmoi Tea Theory Instagram: @sakai_cango

🌿✨ Precincts cleaning experience 🏯🧹 for two ~ Start the day at Otori Taisha Shrine ~ "Even Two Sakai" campaign special project! ✨ In the quiet early morning Precincts, while enjoying the extraordinary atmosphere, Would you like to experience the cleaning (*) of the historic Otori Taisha Shrine? ✨ * In case of rain, the Great Exorcism Transcription Experience Participation in "daily worship" by Shinto priests, introduction of Otori Taisha, You will also receive a special "Visionary Talisman"! ⛩️🌿 📅 Held in: Friday, April 11, Sunday, May 18 📍 Location: Otori Taisha Shrine 💰 Participation fee: 1 group (2 people) 6,400 yen (with 2 amulets) 📢 Applications must be made up to one week before each implementation date! 🌟 Please join us for a special experience to cleanse your mind at a historic shrine! 🔍 For details and applications, search for "Precincts cleaning experience for two ~ Start the day at Otori Taisha Shrine ~"!

🕵️ If you solve the mystery, Sakai ~The legendary blacksmith who disappeared with the spirit Kajira~ A tour-type real mystery-solving game will be held in in Sakai! 🎉 📜 Set in the town of Sakai, the story of 🔍 a detective searching for a legendary blacksmith who has disappeared Solve 🚶 ➡️ the mystery while traveling around Sakai city Those who solve the mystery will receive a 🎁 clear privileges! Whether it's family, friends, or a single person, Would you like to become a detective who solves mysteries? 🕵️ 📅 Held in period: March 22 (Sat) ~ October 13 (Mon) 📍 Location: Sakai City, Sakai Ward, Kanmoat Area 🔍 For details, search "Solve the mystery Sakai ~ Legendary blacksmith who disappeared with the spirit Kajira ~"!

📢 Local recommended Sakai Gourmet 🍽️✨ Sakai is not only Sightseeing spot, but also many exquisite gourmet unique to Local! 😋🌸 In order for everyone visiting the Osaka-Kansai Expo to enjoy the deliciousness of Sakai, we have recruited restaurants recommended by citizens! 📍🍜🍣 Enjoy the Local Gourmet of Sakai along with the Expo! 🎡✨ 🎁 Instagram Post campaign is held in until June 30th! 5 winners will be selected by lottery to receive 🎊🎁 Sakai's Specialty products 🔍 For details, Search for "Local Recommended Sakai Gourmet"!

🚴 Approaching the mystery of how the rotary cars industry was born in Sakai ♬ The rotary cars industry 🚲 developed in the land of Sakai, which is said to be "the beginning of everything in Sakai" During the guided tour with the curator, you can 🕵️ learn about the manufacturing and history unique to Sakai 📢 "Strings and Sakai: Approaching the Mystery of Sakai 2025" 🎉 🗓️ Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 📍 Shimano Rotary Car Museums 🔍 For details, please check the notice on the Sakai Tourist Guide website. 📬 Application: First-come, first-served basis 🎫 Participation fee: Free (admission fee not included) 📞 Contact: 072-221-3196

🚴 Approaching the mystery of how the rotary cars industry was born in Sakai ♬ The rotary cars industry 🚲 developed in the land of Sakai, which is said to be "the beginning of everything in Sakai" During the guided tour with the curator, you can 🕵️ learn about the manufacturing and history unique to Sakai 📢 "Strings and Sakai: Approaching the Mystery of Sakai 2025" 🎉 🗓️ Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 📍 Shimano Rotary Car Museums 🔍 For details, please check the notice on the Sakai Tourist Guide website. 📬 Application: First-come, first-served basis 🎫 Participation fee: Free (admission fee not included) 📞 Contact: 072-221-3196

📢 "Two Sakai" campaign held in! 💑✨ From Friday, March 14th, the "Two-Person Sakai" campaign will start in Sakai City! 🎯🚶‍♂️ There are a lot of 💛🎉 projects that two people can enjoy, such as a trip to decide the destination with darts and a special experience unique to Sakai 📅 Implementation period: March 14 (Fri) ~ May 31 (Sat) ✅ Participation is free 🆓 ✅ No reservation required 📆✖️ ✅ Premiums are also a chance to win! 🎁 🔍 For details, search for "Futari even Sakai" on the Sakai tourist guide website! 💡 Campaign Details (1) Darts trip Where you go depends on your luck! Let's go around the Spot while taking a quiz! 🎯 If you answer all the questions correctly in each Spot, you can ✨ play darts to win Premiums (2) Special Experiences Experience the unique culture 🍵 of Sakai, such as making Japanese sweets and experiencing tea (3) Digital Stamp Rally Visit 4 of the 7 spots and get Premiums by🎁 lottery (4) Share planning Post photos and videos of your trip to Sakai on Instagram with both the hashtags #Futari de Sakai and #Futari Trip! 🏯💑💫 Premiums will be given to 5 lucky winners from those who posted! 🎁 Please share your memories and participate in the campaign! 📲✨ We have opened to the public reel videos of this campaign on our official Instagram and Facebook! Please take a look 👀

🛕 Open to the public guide of the Main Hall & Approaching the mystery of Sakai Prefecture In addition to a guided tour of the Main Hall, one of the largest wooden buildings in the city, you will Open to the public a two-day tour of the Precincts storehouse to explore ✨ the mysteries of Sakai Prefecture, 😲 which once existed for 14 years 📢 "Strings and Sakai: Approaching the Mystery of Sakai 2025" 🎉 🗓️ Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 📍 Honganji Sakai Betsuin, participation fee is free! 🔍 For details, please check the notice on the Sakai Tourist Guide website. 📬 Application: Please contact a nearby tourist volunteer guide on the day of the event. * There are that you cannot visit the Main Hall during the reading, so you may have to wait.

-Samurai Sword Trial Cutting You will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon. At that time, you will be allowed to wear a serious sword. You will try your hand at sword cutting with a samurai sword. Experience the best cutting edge in the world. #samuraisword #bushido

The only souvenir that can make you feel "Japanese". Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots and shading enhance its beauty. There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep the mind quiet and focused when writing. It is also essentially about basic manners, such as sitting upright, keeping a straight back and holding the brush upright. The fan, which is still familiar to Japanese people as a tool that appears at milestones in life, and calligraphy on hanging scrolls, which are traditional Japanese works of art, are very popular among foreigners, as they are decorated in an appropriate manner and can be displayed in tokonoma (alcove) and other places. #kakejiku #kanji #wabisabi #snuvenir

Samurai Calligraphy Resignation is the last character to be written in this world in preparation for death. Calligraphy is a beautiful part of Japanese culture, but before you experience it, imagine it. Before you experience it, imagine that you are about to say goodbye to this world. You will be dressed in kimono or hakama like a samurai. #kanji #Calligraphy#performance

Zen Etiquette and Manners Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots, and shading enhance its beauty. There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep one's mind quiet and focused when writing. In addition, it is essentially important to perform basic manners, such as sitting upright, keeping the back straight, and holding the brush upright. #Calligraphy #teaceremony #Zen

-Samurai Calligraphy Experience When a samurai foresees his death, he looks back on his life so far and writes his last characters in this world with a brush. Each kanji character has its own meaning, so please learn what meaning the last character left behind has. #Calligraphy #kanji #kimono