From Saturday, October 25, 2025, to Monday, January 12, 2026, the special exhibition “Atlas of the Sky: Treasures of the Italian Pavilion” will be held at the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art in Tennoji Ward, Osaka, commemorating the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy and the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

This exhibition aims to establish the art pieces from the Italian Pavilion, which gained attention at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, as cultural assets in Osaka.

At this exhibition, you can view the following works:

This piece is a marble sculpture depicting the mythological giant Atlas, displayed at the Osaka-Kansai Expo Italian Pavilion. The celestial sphere is engraved with constellations and the zodiac, conveying the sophistication of ancient sculpture.

This work was created as a “Gonfalone” (religious procession banner) used for religious and public purposes in 15th-16th century Italy, believed to have been carried in public processions and worship or religious ceremonies.

This is one of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Codex Atlanticus” from the Renaissance period.

This is also one of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Codex Atlanticus”.

This valuable exhibition features a selection of masterpieces displayed at the Osaka-Kansai Expo Italian Pavilion, including “Farnese Atlas” symbolizing the flow of Western art history from antiquity to the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci’s manuscript “Codex Atlanticus” representing the Renaissance genius, and the masterpiece “Banner of Justice” by Perugino, the teacher of the great master Raphael.

Why not take this opportunity to visit the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art?

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Okonomiyaki Yukari Lycoris Recoil Collaboration

According to the information received, from Friday, October 24, 2025, to Monday, November 24, 2025, “Okonomiyaki Yukari” will collaborate with the popular TV anime “Lycoris Recoil” for a limited time!

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📅Event Period: 10/24～11/24

This collaboration features newly drawn illustrations of the popular TV anime “Lycoris Recoil” main duo, Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue, in shop staff attire, and okonomiyaki motifs, creating a friendly presentation.

According to the explanation, six stores in Osaka City are participating: Sonezaki Main Store, Whity Umeda Store, Fukoku Building Store, Sennichimae Store, Namba Walk Store, and Tennoji Mio Plaza Store.

This is a special collaboration available only this autumn. Fans and newcomers alike, why not take this chance to enjoy a special moment with “Okonomiyaki Yukari” and “Lycoris Recoil”?

Osaka Municipal Museum of Art

The Osaka Municipal Museum of Art is a major art museum located in Tennoji Park, which opened in 1936. Its core collection originated from the personal treasures of industrialist Sankichi Sumitomo, focusing on East Asian ancient art. The museum is renowned for its significant holdings of Chinese and Japanese paintings, calligraphy, and archaeological artifacts.

Italian Pavilion

The Italian Pavilion is a national pavilion built for various international expositions, most notably the Venice Biennale, to showcase Italian art, design, and innovation. Historically, it has served as a platform for Italy to present its cultural and technological achievements on the world stage since the late 19th century. Its architecture and exhibitions often reflect contemporary Italian trends and its rich historical legacy.

Farnese Atlas

The Farnese Atlas is a 2nd-century Roman marble sculpture depicting the Titan Atlas holding the celestial sphere on his shoulders. It is a Roman copy of a lost Hellenistic Greek original and is one of the oldest known representations of the celestial globe from classical antiquity. The sculpture is notable for its detailed depiction of constellations based on ancient Greek astronomical knowledge.

Codex Atlanticus

The Codex Atlanticus is a vast collection of drawings and writings by Leonardo da Vinci, compiled into a single monumental volume. It covers a wide range of his interests, from anatomy and flight to engineering and weaponry, created between 1478 and 1519. The name “Atlanticus” derives from the large atlas-like size of the pages used for its assembly in the 17th century.

Banner of Justice

I am unable to provide a summary for “Banner of Justice” as it does not appear to be a widely recognized historical place, cultural site, or monument. The term may refer to a concept, a specific local landmark, or a title from a story, but there is no major, verifiable cultural or historical site commonly known by this name.

Perugino

“Perugino” refers to the Italian Renaissance painter Pietro Perugino (c. 1446-1523), a master from Umbria famous for his harmonious compositions and clear, serene style. He was a teacher of Raphael and is best known for his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, such as “The Delivery of the Keys.” His legacy is celebrated in his hometown, where the National Gallery of Umbria in Perugia houses a significant collection of his work.

Raphael

Raphael was a renowned Italian Renaissance painter and architect, not a place. He was a leading artist of his time, famous for works like “The School of Athens” fresco in the Vatican. His career was centered in Rome, where he produced many masterpieces for the Papacy before his early death in 1520.

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was a renowned Italian Renaissance polymath, not a place or cultural site. However, his legacy is often associated with museums and cultural institutions, such as the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan. This museum, founded in 1953, houses a celebrated collection of models based on his visionary engineering and anatomical drawings.