What kind of a place is Osu?

Osu is a microcosm of Japanese traditional culture. It is a town overflowing with a universal atmosphere; a digital Mecca containing a vast array of electronic shops. On top of that, it is filled with historical Buddhist shrines epitomized by the impressive ‘Osu Kannon’. There are all together over 1700 meters of arcaded streets and about 1000 shops filed along them. With something for people of all ages, this is a place overflowing with vitality.

What is Osu festival?

This is a festival which is celebrated every year here in summer. The main event are the parades which wind through the streets. With drums and brass bands as well as the ‘Samba Parade’ there are plenty of things to see. One addition to the parades this year will be the ‘Cosplay Parade’. This will be held by cosplayers from around Japan and led by cosplayers invited from around the world.