Tenjin Matsuri: Heartbeat of Osaka

For over a thousand years, Osaka has come alive each summer for Tenjin Matsuri. Honoring Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, the festival blends tradition with raw energy. Crowds cheer as people parade through the streets in colorful costumes, carrying shrines to the river. Boats drift down the Okawa, lanterns glowing, drums echoing, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. It’s a celebration of history, community, and the enduring spirit of the city.