Osaka has been one of Japan’s thriving centers of culture and trade. Its strategic location between the calm harbors of Osaka Bay and nearby Kyoto made it prime for economic development. Despite suffering destruction during World War II,

The Japanese city is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning cigarettes.

Japan is gearing up for the World Expo 2025, which will open in mid-April on the artificial island of Yumeshima on Osaka Bay. This edition will feature 158 countries and regions from around the world,

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed satisfaction over Japan’s enthusiasm for the Buddhist Circuit and engaging with India in the business sector. He highlighted how the people of Japan speak with great pride that Gautam Buddha came from India.

Smoke rises from a fire site at a commercial building near a famous tourist landmark Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka, Japan, January 21, 2025. Kyodo/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN.

Much of Kansai sees little to no snow in the winter. While winter sports lovers know where to find powder in and around the region, we don’t all have the time for weekend snowboarding trips. If you’re just looking to spend a few hours in the snow,

In a study on public psychology with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Osaka University found no significant differences among regions of Japan regarding either risk perception or infection-prevention behaviors during the “state of emergency,

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo.

Osaka mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama says the ban will make city ‘safe’. Meanwhile the Osaka region is extending a ban on smoking in restaurants.

My trip included exploring the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, with day trips to nearby destinations like Nikko, Mount Fuji, Nara, and Himeji. It also included visits to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island, and a week in central Japan.

Discover the Hungarian Pavilion at Expo 2025, blending architecture, culture, and sustainability in a unique immersive experience.

Cosmo Energy Holdings said on Monday it will start supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) from April, marking the first supply of domestically produced green fuel.