Osaka Expo Failing to Generate Excitement Among Public; Cuisine, Pop Culture Elements Could Spark Interest

By Norimasa Tahara
17:32 JST,
July 5, 2024
The Kansai region, which includes Osaka, is enjoying an inbound tourism boom. According to the Osaka Convention and Tourism Bureau, 14 million foreigners are expected to visit Osaka this year, roughly 10% more than in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic. Yet, there is concern over whether a large-...
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