Art and Design Schools in Osaka

1. Osaka University of Arts (Ōsaka Geijutsu Daigaku)
2. Osaka College of Art (Bisen)
3. OCA Osaka College of Design and IT
4. Osaka Designer Academy (formerly Osaka Designer College)
5. HAL Osaka
6. Osaka Institute of Fashion (OIF)
7. Osaka Seikei University - Faculty of Arts

Cultural Organizations in Osaka

1. Osaka Culture and Arts Project Executive Committee
2. OSK Nippon Revue Company
3. Hanjotei Theater
4. Tezukayama Gallery
5. Osaka Art & Design

Notable Galleries in Osaka

1. Tezukayama Gallery
2. The Third Gallery Aya
3. YOD Gallery
4. Gallery Nomart
5. Kirinowaka Gallery
6. DMOARTS (Daimaru Museum of Arts)
7. Yamamoto Keiko Rochaix (Osaka Branch)

Notable Theaters in Osaka

1. National Theatre Centre (NTC) - Osaka Branch
2. Hanjotei Theater
3. OSK Nippon Revue Company Theater
4. Shochikuza Theatre
5. Namba Grand Kagetsu (NGK)
6. Umeda Arts Theater
7. Dotonbori Museum Namikiza

Notable Record Labels in Osaka

1. EM Records
2. Altz Records
3. Grind Records
4. Rock A Shacka (Osaka Branch)
5. Wonderful Noise Productions

Notable Design Studios in Osaka

1. Kairi Eguchi Design (KED)
2. Doogdesign (Kazuya Koike)
3. Graf Studio
4. Honeycomb Studio
5. ACCORDER Inc.
6. Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio
7. Hayashi Atsuhiro Product Design

Notable Architecture Studios in Osaka

1. Tadao Ando Architect & Associates
2. Kairi Eguchi Design (KED)
3. Graf Studio
4. Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio
5. Doogdesign (Kazuya Koike)
6. Shuhei Endo Architect Institute
7. Yasui Architects & Engineers, Inc.

Notable Advertising Agencies in Osaka

1. IGNITE Co., Ltd.
2. ACCORDER Inc.
3. ZIZO
4. Direct Marketing MiX (DMiX)
5. Gift (Advertising Agency)

Osaka-focused Creative Media

1. Krewe of Japan, podcast
2. Deep in Japan, podcast
3. Voices in Japan, podcast
4. SUSHIRAMEN-Riku, YouTube Channel
5. Shiki Nikaido (二階堂 志紀), YouTube Channel
6. Tokyo Creative (Kansai Content), YouTube Channel
7. we_love_osaka_, IG
8. nandiniyuan, IG
9. suzuno_sakon
10. Marcy Yu (Multi-Platform)
11. Local Blogs and Zines (e.g., Osaka Insider)

Osaka’s influencer media scene is niche but growing, crafting a narrative that’s as diverse and bold as the city itself. For the latest updates, following these creators directly or checking Osaka-specific hashtags (#OsakaCreative, #KansaiArt) on social platforms.

As we progress and prepare to send invitations to potential founding members, these lists will form the foundation for more detailed research.

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Phase 1. Definition
Chapter 7. Understanding Osaka: Institutions

Osaka is a vibrant hub for art, design, and culture, boasting a variety
of schools and organizations that nurture creativity and preserve
the city’s rich heritage. Below is an overview of notable art and design
schools and cultural organizations in Osaka, reflecting its dynamic
creative landscape as of March 30, 2025.

Schools
Institutions
Theaters
Galleries
Record Labels
Design Studios
Architecture
Advertising Agencies
Art Magazines