Events
Update：2026/1/30
- Third walking along the green roads of Minami event
- The 21st Sakai Student Calligraphy Exhibition
- Kindergarten Children’s Art Exhibition
- Events at Fenice Sacay
City Affiliated Facilities
For events at Harvest Hill, Sakai City Museum, Mihara History Museum, Sophia Sakai, Alphonse Mucha Museum and Sakai Plaza of Rikyu & Akiko, please see our Museum & Facilities page. Thank you! Below are some highlights of what's going on in the next two months:
- Wonder Night Hill Illumination at Harvest Hill
- 'The Harmony Mucha Dreamed of' Exhibition at Alphonse Mucha Museum
In addition, for events at the Traditional Townhouse Museums, and information about other historical sites, please see our Historical Sites page.
- Hina Dolls Display at the Traditional Townhouse Museums
In February and March you can see flowers such as plum blossoms, peach blossoms and camellia flowers. To see the beautiful flowers in Sakai, please see our Parks & Gyms page for more information.
- Plum blossoms at Kozen Park
Third walking along the green roads of Minami event ~ Lets aim for 6 million steps in total together!
Using sports, you can enjoy the abundant nature and the interactions with people. The length of distance is based on your own body and fitness, and you can choose how far you go. There are also booths at Tazono Park which you can enjoy when you reach the goal. Every participant will receive an original towel. Some participants will be chosen through a raffle to win niwadani rice. In addition, if the total steps of all participants reach 6 million, the number of winners will increase. Anyone is welcome to participate for free. Cancelled in case of stormy weather.
Date/time: March 1st (Sun), 9:00-12:30 (accepting between 9:00-10:00)
Location: Izumigaoka Greenway (start: Miyayama Park, Ohasu Park, Harumi Park, Tazono Park - Goal: Tazono Park)
※You will start at the location you selected at application
Access: Nankai Semboku line, Izumigaoka station
Application: Apply by February 13th, ① via the Sakai City e-application system, ② sending a participation application form by mail, fax or submit it by hand to Minami Ward office, Planning and General Affairs Division.
For more information click here (Japanese only).
The 21st Sakai Student Calligraphy Exhibition
Last year's display
Calligraphy works by students enrolled in elementary schools, junior high schools, and special support schools in Sakai and university students from ASEAN countries will be displayed. The themes in the calligraphy include Sakai’s traditional culture and significant figures, the students hope for the future and international exchange. Come see this aspect of traditional Japanese culture! Admission free.
Exhibition: February 21st (Sat) ~ February 27th (Fri), 9:00-21:00
*opening day starts at 14:00, closing day ends at 16:00
Venue: Sakai City Hall, Main Building, 1F Entrance Hall
Kindergarten Children’s Art Exhibition
Last year's display
We will be holding an exchange exhibition of art made by kindergarten children from Sakai City and from Sakai’s sister and friendship cities: Berkeley City (USA), Wellington City (New Zealand) and Da Nang City (Vietnam). Free entry.
Date/time: February 17th (Tue) ~ February 27th (Fri), 9:00-21:00
*closing day ends at 15:00
Venue: Sakai City Hall, High Rise Building, 1F North Lobby
Events at Fenice Sacay
Concert of Famous Pieces from Movies, Dramas, and Musicals
A luxurious concert where you can relax and enjoy a rich orchestral performance of famous songs. Admission not permitted for preschool children.
Conductor: Shin-ichiro IKEBE
Orchestra: NHK Symphony Orchestra Alumni Ensemble
Programme list: From the film The Godfather Part III: Intermezzo from the opera Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni; from the musical Singin’ in the Rain by Brown; and more.
Date/time: March 21st (Sat) 15:00~ performance starts
Venue: Fenice Sacay, large hall
Fee: 3,800 yen
Application method:
Web: Sacay mate
Happy Jazz Hour!
That unforgettable tune was a jazz classic! Reunite with your favourite melodies at this happy, friendly jazz concert. Admission not permitted for preschool children.
Performers: Nobuya SUGAWA (sax), Yosuke INOUE (bass), Ai OKUMURA (violin), Mei INOUE (guitar), Ai OKUMURA Strings
Programme (planned):
‘Take the A Train’ – composed by Billy Strayhorn
‘I Got Rhythm’ – composed by George Gershwin
‘When You Wish Upon a Star’ – composed by Leigh Harline
…and more
Date/time: February 8th (Sun), doors open 13:00, performance starts 14:00
Venue: Fenice Sacay, large hall
Fee: 3,800 yen
Application method:
Web: Sacay mate
THE Fenice Bunraku
Experience the world of Bunraku, the traditional Japanese puppet theater, as portrayed by Japan’s Living National Treasure, Kanjuro KIRITAKE.
Date/time: March 1st (Sun), doors open 13:00, performance starts 13:30
Venue: Fenice Sakai, large hall
Fee: 5,500 yen (same price for advance and same-day)
Capacity: 500 people
Application method:
Web: Sacay mate
Other shared application methods for the three events:
Phone: Sakai City Cultural Foundation Ticket Center (TEL 0570-08-0089)
Counter: Fenice Sacay Ticket Counter (9:00-20:00)
Last year's performance of THE Fenice Bunraku