On a beautiful, sunny day—perfect for an outdoor concert—the “Osaka Kitenna! Nakanoshima RIVER LIVE” was held at the Nakanoshima Park Lawn Plaza, a symbol of Osaka, the “City of Water.”

On this day, the rose garden—now at the peak of its bloom—was filled with its fragrance, and the event was a huge success, drawing such a large crowd that the grounds were overflowing with people. It was a blissful moment where music, the waterside, and a love for Osaka all came together.
Nakanoshima Park, the venue for the event, is a perfect location where colorful roses are currently in full bloom.

Visitors enjoyed taking photos in the rose garden, sampling food from food trucks, and attending classical concerts, each spending their day off in their own way.
In addition, on the “River Cruise”—which was fully booked—passengers were treated to elegant views characteristic of “Osaka, the Water City” as the boat cruised past rose gardens and the Nakanoshima area.

Then, in Part 1, “LIVE FLASH”—hosted by MC Takuto Onuki (FM802)—young artists who love their hometown of Osaka warmed up the venue with their passionate performances.
First up was Fluffy, who burst with love for her hometown, declaring, “I love Osaka!”
They performed a total of four songs, including “Scab” and “Playback in My Head”! With their lively performance, they instantly lifted the mood in the venue.

Next to appear was Chitose Minami (Masaru Kaneyori).
They performed a total of three songs, including “I Hope I Can Be Your Lover” and “Peach-Colored Romance.”
During “Everything’s Alright!,” the audience joined in the chorus. Many in the audience were encouraged by the heartfelt lyrics—“May everyone’s life be just fine”—and the singing.

Part 1 came to a close with Ryoma Inoue (SHE’S), who is from Suita, Osaka.
As she celebrated the 10th anniversary of her major-label debut, she treated the audience to a rare solo acoustic performance, singing a total of three songs, including “Letter.” Her delicate yet powerful voice left a vivid impression on each and every member of the audience.

As the excitement in the venue reached its peak, Part 2, “Ayaka 20th ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM FREE LIVE,” kicked off.
When Ayaka took the stage with a smile and asked, “Osaka, are you ready!?” a huge cheer erupted from the audience gathered even on the opposite bank.
As they marked their 20th anniversary, they performed a set of 10 songs while savoring the joy of performing on a stage in their hometown of Osaka.

The concert kicked off with the first song from *Everyone Under the Sky*. Throughout the audience, people could be seen listening intently, as if savoring every single word of the lyrics.
The moment the intro to their signature song, “Mikazuki,” began to play, a thunderous round of applause erupted—as if the audience were saying, “We’ve been waiting for this!”—and everyone was completely captivated by this timeless classic that has lost none of its luster even after 20 years.
And the finale was her debut song, “I believe.” True to her words, “I’m having the most fun with music right now,” her energetic, resonant voice echoed across the Nakanoshima sky right until the very end.

After sunset, the “Night River Cruise”—featuring the music of Ayaka—began operating, and Nakanoshima was enveloped in a romantic atmosphere as night fell.

The beauty of the rose garden, the soothing waterside, and the finest music.
It was truly a day filled with joy as I rediscovered the charms of Osaka.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended.