Osaka
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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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Japan In FocusOsaka: Anime Songs Bring Foreign Nationals Together; Kitadani, Horie Sing Songs from ‘One Piece,’ ‘Voltes V’
OSAKA — A karaoke contest was the highlight of an event held in Osaka to encourage exchanges and ...
February 1, 2025
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Japan Company Makes ‘Floating’ Shoe to Exhibit at Osaka-Kansai Expo
OSAKA — A shoe manufacturer has developed “floating” shoes and will showcase the products at the ...
January 25, 2025
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Travel SpotsOsaka: Micromobility Increases Travel Comfort; Accessibility Improving at Tourist Sites
MINOH, Osaka — “Micromobility,” also referred to as personal mobility, is gaining ground at touri...
January 19, 2025
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Smartphone App Revives CG Images of Naniwa Palace; Digital Rendering of Historic Japanese Capital
OSAKA — Computer images of Naniwa Palace buildings located in present day Osaka, which served as ...
January 11, 2025
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Street Painted Yellow to Curb Prostitution; Locals and Police Expect Effects of Psychological Tactics
OSAKA — A street in Kita Ward, Osaka, notorious for prostitution has been painted yellow as part ...
January 4, 2025
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Kansai Airport Proud to Have Never Lost Single Piece of Luggage;‘World’s Best Airport for Baggage Delivery’
IZUMI-SANO, Osaka — Kansai Airport is proud to have never had a lost baggage incident in the 30 y...
December 28, 2024
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Japan In FocusOsaka University to Rebrand as the University of Osaka Next Year to Boost Global Recognition
SUITA, Osaka — Osaka University will change its English name to the University of Osaka starting ...
November 30, 2024
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Japan In FocusOsaka Metro Staff to Become Bus Drivers for 2025 Expo Venue Routes amid Nationwide Driver Shortage
OSAKA — Osaka Metro Co., which operates subway lines in Osaka, plans to have about 60 of its empl...
November 23, 2024
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Futuristic Yumeshima Station to Open for Expo in January; Showcases ‘Corridor of Light’
OSAKA — A subway station will soon open on Yumeshima Island, a reclaimed island in Osaka City and...
November 23, 2024
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Travel SpotsGiant USJ Christmas Tree Lit Up for Final Year; Visitors Cheer for 10-Time World Record-Breaking 30 Meter Tree
OSAKA — A 30-meter-high Christmas tree was lit up at Osaka theme park Universal Studios Japan on ...
November 20, 2024
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Murals on Corporate Structures Enliven Communities; Banks, Companies Use Art to Spur Local Development
OSAKA — A growing number of companies are having their stores and office buildings decorated with...
November 17, 2024
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Two Firefighters Die Battling Fire at Building in Osaka’s Minami District (Update 2)
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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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Over 260 Japanese National Treasures Featured at Special Exhibitions in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto Held to Coincide with Expo 2025
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Osaka: Nostalgic Arcade Games a Treasure for Enthusiasts