Reiwa Osaka Milky Way Legend ~A Blue Prayer Filling the Water's Surface~ (Starts July 7th (Tue) at 7 PM)

As you may know, the place name "Tenma" originates from Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, which means "stars filling the sky." When Naniwa Palace was built around the present-day Osaka Castle, this area was a place where people entrusted their wishes to the stars and prayed for peace in the country and the eradication of epidemics.
The blue "prayer star" to which everyone's wishes are entrusted.®'(LEDA light orb with a light source)The project involves releasing water into the Okawa River, recreating the Milky Way in the night sky on the river's surface, and showcasing a new urban appeal of Osaka adorned with water and light.
This year, July 7th, 2026(Tue)夜7It is scheduled to be held from [time]. On the night of Tanabata, the surface of the Okawa River will be covered with a soft light, and the Milky Way will appear for one night only each year.


Detailed event information
- Event name
- Reiwa Osaka Milky Way Legend ~A Blue Prayer Filling the Water's Surface~
- Date
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2026/7/7(Tue)
Around 19 PM
Rain or shine: The event will proceed regardless of rain. In case of severe weather or unforeseen disaster, it will be postponed to August 7th (Friday).
- Venue
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Tenmabashi - Hachikenya - Tenjinbashi
- Organizer
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Oshiteru Naniwa, a general incorporated association
- Contact Us
- Osaka Milky Way Legend Office
E-mail: info@osaka-amanogawa.com





















