Osaka
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MuseumsOver 260 Japanese National Treasures Featured at Special Exhibitions in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto Held to Coincide with Expo 2025
OSAKA — With the occasion of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, art galleries and museums throughout the...
June 22, 2025
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Obachaaan Power Up with 1st Single in 6 Years; Granny Group Aims to Cheer Everyone Up
OSAKA — Obachaaan, a group of grannies from Osaka known for their flashy outfits and high-energy ...
June 14, 2025
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Hanazono Rugby Stadium Connects People by One Team Spirit; Place for Citizens to Gather and Relax
HIGASHI-OSAKA, Osaka — Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, debuted as Japa...
June 14, 2025
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ArtFirms Incorporate Traditional Japanese Craft Techniques Into Construction Materials with Local Government Support
OSAKA — Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi Japanese...
May 11, 2025
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Travel SpotsOsaka: Newly Renovated City Office Observation Deck Reveals 360-Degree View of Sakai; Visitors Can View Ancient Tombs
SAKAI — A 360-degree panoramic view of Sakai can now be seen from the newly renovated observation...
April 26, 2025
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Japan In Focus2025 Expo Osaka : Kansai Pavilion Shows Appeal of Region’s 9 Prefs; Dinosaurs, Sand Dune, Traditional Dance
OSAKA — The Kansai Pavilion, which features exhibits from nine prefectures in the Kansai region —...
April 26, 2025
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Travel Spots2025 Osaka Expo: Palestine Pavilion Completes Exhibit Lineup; Items Held in Israel for Extended Period
The Palestine Pavilion of the Expo, which did not have all of its exhibits on display, received i...
April 24, 2025
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Travel Spots2025 Expo Osaka : Expo Reaches 1 Mil. Visitors; Commemorative Ceremony Held
Visitors to the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, which started on April 13, reached the one million mark, ...
April 24, 2025
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Travel SpotsOsaka: Giant Version of Iconic Mascot Set Up in Dotonbori; Moving 3D Signboard Catches Eyes of Tourists
OSAKA — Kuidaore Taro, the iconic drumming mascot in Osaka’s Dotonbori area, can now be seen popp...
April 12, 2025
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Travel Spots‘Cherry Blossom Tunnel’ Opens at Osaka Mint Bureau
OSAKA — Visitors are enjoying cherry blossom viewing amid warm spring weather as the "Cherry Blos...
April 6, 2025
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Travel SpotsOsaka: Japan’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens; Structure Spans 420 Meters over Lake
IBARAKI, Osaka — The country’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has opened in Ibaraki, Osaka ...
April 5, 2025
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Castle’s Old Stone Wall to Be Displayed at New Facility; Large Scale Exhibit Allows Visitor to View Historic Construction Techniques
OSAKA — Osaka Castle’s stone wall, constructed during the era of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a warlord wh...
March 29, 2025
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Revival of Volleyball Fandom Is Seen with Major Crowds; Municipalities, Companies Also Taking Keen Interest in Sport
OSAKA — The popularity of volleyball is soaring in Osaka Prefecture once again. Excitement is esp...
February 22, 2025
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Metro Station Instrument Shelters Set for Removal; Devices Measured Temperature, Humidity for 90 Years
OSAKA — Osaka Metro Co. will remove all the instrument shelters, which are installed at its stati...
February 8, 2025
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‘Cherry Blossom Tunnel’ Opens at Osaka Mint Bureau
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Osaka: Japan’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens; Structure Spans 420 Meters over Lake
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Osaka: Nostalgic Arcade Games a Treasure for Enthusiasts
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Over 260 Japanese National Treasures Featured at Special Exhibitions in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto Held to Coincide with Expo 2025
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Toyama, Osaka Among New York Times 52 Places to Go for 2025