Sakai City Cultural Foundation is dedicated to promoting culture and arts to make Sakai a city that can be proud of worldwide. With a rich history dating back to ancient times, Sakai has been a center of ancient burial culture, a medieval moated city, a tea culture origin, and more. Over the years, industrial development and population growth have overshadowed the city's cultural heritage.

In line with the evolving societal trends towards diversified values and higher quality of life, the foundation aims to engage various stakeholders in cultural activities, rediscover and preserve cultural heritage, and create a new civic and urban culture for the future. By fostering a vibrant cultural scene, Sakai aims to become a city brimming with historical pride, tradition, and innovative new cultural expressions, setting the stage for further development in the 21st century