Latest Events in Hirakata(August Updated)

The 4th Mito Kura Bay Fireworks Festival will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Last year's fireworks festival attracted a total of 200,000 people, including 150,000 people at the Hirakata venue and 50,000 people at the Takatsuki venue, and was a great success with the cooperation and support of many people. This year, in addition to the number of children born in the previous year in the local area, Hirakata City, Takatsuki City, Katano City, we will also set off fireworks to commemorate the deceased. Continuing to hold fireworks will promote the development of the city while also cultivating a sense of commemoration. In order to increase interest in social issues, this fireworks festival will continue to offer an increase in fireworks based on the number of births in the previous year, the appeal of powerful fireworks, and a unique fireworks festival operated only by the private sector.

The Hirakata Festival is a local traditional festival held in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The event aims to allow citizens and tourists to have a deeper understanding and experience of the unique charm of Hirakata City through various cultural, historical and traditional displays and experiences. The event usually includes parades, traditional performances, food stalls, handicraft exhibitions, etc., which attract many citizens and tourists to participate. In recent years, in order to avoid the influence of the summer heat, the event time has been adjusted to autumn. The Hirakata Festival is not only a celebration, but also an important platform for promoting community cohesion and local cultural heritage.

Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival 2024 is an annual event held in Osaka, Japan. Taking place at Yodogawa Riverside Park in both the Hirakata and Takatsuki areas, this festival is a celebration of fireworks and life itself. The event will take place on September 15, 2024, and promises to be a mesmerizing display of lights and colors against the backdrop of the Yodogawa River. What sets the Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival apart is its unique concept. Each year, the number of fireworks launched is equal to the number of newborns in that year. This means that every single firework represents the continuation and birth of life. As one of the most anticipated events in Osaka, this festival attracts people from all walks of life who come to witness the breathtaking fireworks and experience the vibrant atmosphere. The Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival is not just a display of pyrotechnics; it is a celebration of life and a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us. If you are planning a visit to Osaka in September 2024, make sure to mark your calendar for the Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival 2024. Immerse yourself in the magic of this extraordinary event and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Starting in Osaka, the exhibition is expected to be held in various cities in Japan, and will showcase selected works from the CLAMP exhibition held in Tokyo. In order to preserve the original works, the "-SELECTION-" exhibition will display replicas of the original manuscripts.

The TV anime "Haikyu!!", based on the popular volleyball manga by Haruichi Furudate, is celebrating its 10th anniversary! To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the anime "Haikyu!!", the "Connecting Project" has been launched.