designated city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Hotels spring up in Osaka's Shinsekai district amid foreign tourism boom - The Mainichi
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JR Tokai to Introduce New S0 Series of Shinkansen in 2029, Will Have Automated Operations Between Tokyo, Osaka
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The Japan Times Oct 25
A pair of fatal incidents this month has revived a long-running debate: Does Osaka's high-risk danjiri festival still have a place in modern society? 👉 ... Show more
‘In my DNA’: Why Osaka’s high-risk danjiri festivals refuse to slow down
‘In my DNA’: Why Osaka’s high-risk danjiri festivals refuse to slow down
Osaka Castle’s rebuilt keep on way to cultural property statusOsaka Castle’s rebuilt keep on way to cultural property status | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The reconstructed Osaka Castle main keep, a landmark of Osaka City, has been proposed for designation as a national important cultural property ... Show more
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JAPAN Forward Oct 16
Osaka's Glico Running Man to Get Major Makeover in 2027: Glico will switch off the Dotonbori landmark on December 1 for its first big renovation in 12 years ...
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Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya break record for latest day of 30 degreesTokyo, Osaka, Nagoya break record for latest day of 30 degrees | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Osaka fences public space after blocks criticized as ‘exclusion art’Osaka fences public space after blocks criticized as ‘exclusion art’ | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
2 Die in “Danjiri” Float Festivals in Osaka; 16 Injuredjapannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
null2n is a permanent exhibition that will soon open in Yokohama. The installation is a successor to null2, a popular pavilion at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo ... Show more
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Osaka Castle show celebrates 160 years of Japan-Italy tiesOsaka Castle show celebrates 160 years of Japan-Italy ties | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Myaku-Myaku Expo monument returns to Osaka City Hall for limited display - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261009/p2a/00m/0na/002000c
The muhlenbergia capillaris plants, with fluffy, hairlike, pale-pink flowers, are now at their best at the the Nagai Botanical Garden in Higashi-Sumiyoshi Ward ... Show more
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A former female prosecutor in Osaka has launched an advocacy group to push for better institutional understanding of PTSD caused by sexual violence.
👉 Ex-prosecutor pushes for recognition of PTSD caused by sexual violence
Japan's government released a draft of requirements for a "secondary capital" designation, with Sapporo, Nagoya ... Show more
Botswana Gazette Oct 01
Raguin Makes Botswana Tennis History: Ntungamili Raguin became the first Motswana to win a J200 singles title and also claimed the doubles crown ...
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Osaka man arrested for keeping saltwater crocodile without permission: A 34-year-old man from Osaka was arrested Monday for allegedly keeping a saltwater ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/osaka-man-held-for-keeping-saltwater-crocodile-without-permission
Raccoons spread into Japanese cities as farm damage mounts: Raccoon damage is rising sharply across Japan, with agricultural losses nearing 700 million yen ($4 ...
japantoday.com/category/national/feature-raccoons-spread-into-japanese-cities-as-farm-damage-mounts
Osaka may name a district after expo mascot Myaku-Myaku: For quite a while now, the ruling political party in Osaka Prefecture, the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin ...
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Blocks installed by local gov't in Osaka criticized as hostile architecture - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260905/p2g/00m/0na/003000c
nippon.com Sep 04
Japan’s Autumn Foliage Forecast 2026
2. Red Foliage - Red foliage will peak around November 29 in Tokyo and December 4 in Osaka.
Osaka Metro tests AI-powered 'humanoid station attendant' in 60 languages - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260903/p2a/00m/0sc/052000c
'Girl with a Pearl Earring' in Japan, perhaps for the last time: "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is on show in Osaka—a rare trip abroad for the 17th-century ...
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STARLUX Osaka – Taipei – Hong Kong Business Awards Success! (Can You Guess From Which Program?)
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Taste the magic of Kushikatsu in Osaka's foodie paradise! 🎥⬇️Osaka Kushikatsu - KANSAI DEEPER | NHK WORLD-JAPAN KANSAI DEEPER
Osaka Kushikatsu
Two men who are Chilean nationals have been arrested in connection to the luxury brand watch theft that took place in Tokyo’s Nakano Broadway shopping complex ... Show more
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Hokkaido and Osaka prefs agree to cooperate toward secondary capital status - The Mainichi
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Japan survey shows lack of toilet access tops disaster concerns - The Mainichi: OSAKA -- Sept. 1 is Disaster Prevention Day in Japan. Taiko Pharmaceutical Co. ...
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JAPAN Forward Aug 31
Five Japanese Tourists Missing After Nepal Floods: The tourists believed to be a family from Osaka are missing after crossing into Nepal from Tibet ...
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nippon.com Aug 22
Hanging of Osaka Arsonist is Japan’s First Execution Under Takaichi Government: The execution of Takami Sunao—an arsonist whose 2009 attack in Osaka killed ...
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Japan executes a man convicted of setting fire that killed 5 at a pachinko parlour in Osaka
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Japan executes a man convicted in 2009 arson and murders in Osaka: Japan has executed a man convicted of killing five people after setting fire to a pachinko ...
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Japan police arrest major construction firm manager for allegedly inflating Expo ring cost - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260819/p2a/00m/0na/022000c
Osaka police arrest man accused of supplying drugs to youths, find over 5,000 pills at home - The Mainichi
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UAE President receives Expo 2025 Osaka Pavilion team, praises global success: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed praises Expo 2025 Osaka UAE Pavilion team ...
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Rugbypass Aug 09
Wallabies great calls for Suaalii switch among two key changes: Tim Horan has called on Les Kiss to make two key changes after a nail-biting 35-32 win over Japan ...
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Where is beloved mascot Myaku-Myaku now after Osaka Expo? - The Mainichi: The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about Myaku-Myaku ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260810/p2a/00m/0et/021000c
Shadows of hate, extremism hang over anti-immigration rally in Osaka - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260729/p2a/00m/0na/016000c
Osaka police serve fresh warrant to man suspected of sexually assaulting high school girl - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260730/p2a/00m/0na/032000c
Osaka police have arrested two men for allegedly converting e-bikes into throttle-equipped electric mopeds that require a driver's license ... Show more
Osaka police arrest two men over illegal e-bike conversions
Osaka police arrest two men over illegal e-bike conversions
mb.com.ph Aug 01
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Japan looks to turn Osaka and Kobe into biotech hubs: National growth strategy seeks to revitalize economy at the regional level
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Japan looks beyond Tokyo, passes a new bill for a second capital. Here’s why: Japan has approved a framework law to establish a second capital that would allow ...
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Osaka, Fukuoka, Aichi among prefectures aiming to be second Japan capital: Discover which Japanese prefectures are vying to be named a second capital ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/osaka-fukuoka-aichi-among-prefectures-aiming-to-be-second-japan-capital
Osaka urges households to reduce garbage as waste processing capacity falls - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260715/p2a/00m/0na/036000c
Western Japan city adopts year-round casual dress code for employees - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260715/p2a/00m/0li/019000c
Thai volleyballers shock Brazil with straight-sets win: The Thai women’s volleyball team shocked world No.2 Brazil with a straight-sets victory in the ...
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The bankruptcy of Zentoshin, an Osaka-based credit card payment processor, threatens both the regional banks that funded it as well as the small and ... Show more
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Osaka Expo inspires 3-year-old Japanese boy to ace certification test on world's flags - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260710/p2a/00m/0na/016000c
The sudden bankruptcy of Zentoshin, an Osaka-based credit-payment processor, has ensnared its clients — mainly bars, clubs and restaurants ... Show more
Cash is king again at Tokyo’s bars after credit processor fails
Cash is king again at Tokyo’s bars after credit processor fails
Osaka has again outranked Tokyo in an annual livability survey, with both securing high scores for healthcare and infrastructure.
👉 Osaka trumps Tokyo as both ranked among world’s top 10 most livable cities
Japan's hate speech law is 10 yrs old, so why is xenophobic abuse still rampant online? - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260707/p2a/00m/0op/025000c
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Bankruptcy of Japan credit-card payment provider hits restaurants hard - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260709/p2g/00m/0bu/003000c
The Mainichi News Quiz: Why do some Malaysians want their elephants back from Osaka zoo? - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260708/p2a/00m/0et/013000c
Japan pushes to expand children's hospices through new consultation service - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260712/p2g/00m/0na/019000c
Riding out the next big quake: JR Central boosts safety measures for shinkansen - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260701/p2a/00m/0na/030000c
Kushikatsu is a firm favorite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka.🎥 ⬇️Osaka Kushikatsu - KANSAI DEEPER | NHK WORLD-JAPAN KANSAI DEEPER
Osaka Kushikatsu
Louis Vuitton Jul 04
Arts & Culture Program Summer 2026. The House’s exclusive exhibitions and artistic encounters continue this summer, revealing inspiring perspectives shaped by ... Show more
Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade : Starting this October, some travelers going from Tokyo to cities like Kyoto and Osaka will have the option to ...
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Osaka court orders gov't to pay $5,400 over bone-breaking handcuffing at immigration center - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260629/p2a/00m/0na/006000c
Takoyaki, done just right. Behind it is an artisan obsessed with culinary perfection.🎥 ⬇️Osaka Takoyaki - KANSAI DEEPER | NHK WORLD-JAPAN KANSAI DEEPER
Osaka Takoyaki
Osaka's Nishinari High School helps students overcome hardship and build a 'kinder society' - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260630/p2a/00m/0na/011000c
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train private-room seats to start from ¥42,100: Central Japan Railway Co says that a private-room seat on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line ...
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A statue of 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo’s mascot, Myaku-Myaku, is set to be moved to Osaka’s Dotonbori for a few weeks before heading to other areas in Osaka.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
Central Japan Railway Company said it will operate a special overnight Tokaido Shinkansen departing Tokyo Station late at night on Aug ... Show more
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PEP.ph Jun 25
Brandon Espiritu admits "halfies" remark was arrogant: Brandon Espiritu: "I definitely see where I went wrong... I gotta take a break."
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Visitors will soon be able to see Ho-chan in her new polar bear habitat at the Osaka Tennoji Zoo.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
Multiple bear sightings have been reported in residential areas of Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, prompting authorities to take action. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
Transgender town assemblywoman in Japan sues man for 2 million yen over online slurs - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260616/p2a/00m/0na/004000c
What airport do you use when you come to Japan? A new ranking of global airports says Osaka Itami, Fukuoka or Nagoya offer the best experiences.
👉 Osaka Itami Airport named Asia’s best in new travel rankings
Ahead of the World Cup kickoff, a shrine in Osaka that is known for healing leg ailments held a ceremony praying for Japan’s national soccer team victory ... Show more
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Woman stabbed and robbed in Osaka underground shopping complex: The authorities are searching for the men who fled the scene. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/woman-allegedly-stabbed-and-robbed-in-osaka-underground-shopping-complex
Planting rice straw in a warehouse, sculpting graffiti which has since disappeared and growing glass on old furniture, a cohort of artists stood out to us at ... Show more
Emerging Kansai artists to watch
Emerging Kansai artists to watch
16 garbage collectors in Osaka Pref. allegedly pulled out items for personal use - The Mainichi
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