"Osaka, the Museum" Concept

Items included in the "Osaka, The Museum Best Selection" were decided based on a poll. The items that got the most votes were selected for each genre. (Total of 61 items)

About the Best Selection Process

"Best Selection" Poll Results Culture and Entertainment (5 items)


Yamamoto Noh Theater The Yamamoto Noh Theater is a mere step away from the bustling streets of Osaka's business district.	Universal Studios Japan This is a popular amusement park that boasts many top-notch attractions.	Tenma Tenjin Hanjotei Tenma Tenjin Hanjotei used to be a permanent theater for Kamigata-Rakugo (comedic story-telling) that had daily performances. They rebuilt the building in 2006.
	Traditional Performing Arts in Kitashinchi District (Geisha Entertainers) Currently, there are about a dozen working geisha, both veterans and younger women, in the Kitashinchi District. There was a time past when the number of geisha employed in the area numbered in the hundreds. As time has passed, however, geisha traditions in the area have faded, with the district also experiencing the ravages of World War II. Nevertheless, the remaining geisha go through extensive daily training in dance and the shamisen in order to keep alive the traditional performing arts, even today.

Joruri puppet theater The theater holds a permanent exhibition which focuses on Joruri puppets. The theater hall may also be rented for concerts and other performing arts programs.