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The 44th UOsaka Summer Festival Held
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the 44th UOsaka Summer Festival was held on the Minoh Campus with the theme of “Where Rails Meet, Worlds Expand.”
The UOsaka Summer Festival boasts a long and proud history dating back to the era of the former Osaka University of Foreign Studies, and this year celebrates its 44th anniversary. Held for the fourth time on the current Minoh Campus, the festival continues to thrive with the generous support of many local organizations and community members, including the City of Minoh, the Osaka Semba Fashion Co-Operative Association, Minoh Semba Urban Development Committee, and the Minoh Association for Global Awareness. Combining the international character of our Minoh Campus with the rich local identity of the Minoh Semba district, the festival has established itself as a truly distinctive event unlike any other.
Unfortunately, the impact of Typhoons No. 7 and No. 8 forced the cancellation of several planned activities, including food stalls and the Bon Dance. Some events were also moved indoors at short notice and conducted on a smaller scale. Despite these challenges and the inclement weather, the festival welcomed approximately 5,400 visitors.
Many people took the time to visit the festival despite the challenging weather, and we would like to express our heartfelt thanks for their attendance and support.
The stone monument at the first-floor entrance, decorated as a photo spot
The first-floor covered stage, lively with dance and comedy performances
Minoh Campus (Research and Education Hub), filled with a vibrant atmosphere unlike that of an ordinary day on campus, as visitors enjoyed a variety of activities including the Linguistics Olympiad
The third-floor Co-op Stage, alive with exciting performances such as live band shows
“Meet the Sheep and Goats!”—a Mongolia-themed attraction where visitors, especially young children, enjoyed spending time with the animals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
A pedestrian zone was created with the support of the Osaka Semba Fashion Co-Operative Association
At the UOsaka Summer Festival, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive space where people of various nationalities, cultures, occupations, ages, and genders can respect one another.
We look forward to continuing this long-standing festival, where the university and the local community unite to enjoy the richness of cultures from around the world, for many years to come.