Osaka Kansai bills itself as the “People’s Living Lab – a laboratory for a future society” and challenges the world to imagine a more sustainable future. But news reports seem to suggest it is not ensuring a sustainable present for the women working on its construction site,

A translator by day and a bartender and punk singer by night, Sugahara is one of many expats who have chosen a different lifestyle than the traditional, family-oriented role of women in Japan. She spends evenings at Dotonbori district outposts where “regular Japanese people don’t really go,

Universal Fibers now has a facility operating in Japan. Building on two decades of service to the Japanese market from its Asia Pacific base, this new venture, located in Osaka, is poised to meet the increasing demands for sustainable,

Joseph Walsh, an Irish designer, tries something new for the World Expo in Japan. This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for handmade objects. One of the first things visitors will encounter as they enter the east gate of the World Expo in Osaka,

The first Pokemon Go Fest takes place May 29 to June 1 at the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka, Japan. The second in-person event returns to the East Coast and will be held from June 6 to 8 in Liberty State Park in Jersey City,

Osaka Kansai bills itself as the “People’s Living Lab – a laboratory for a future society” and challenges the world to imagine a more sustainable future. But news reports seem to suggest it is not ensuring a sustainable present for the women working on its construction site,

A new tourism hub on Awaji Island in west Japan -- known since ancient times for supplying food to the Imperial court -- is promoting

A fire broke out in a wooden two-story apartment building early Sunday in Nishinari Ward of Japan's Osaka, leaving two dead, local media reported. A resident alerted the fire department just before 5 a.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, known for his geeky image, wowed a fashion event with a surprise appearance in which he forego his usual business suit in favor of a more stylish look in a show of support for the “cool” Japan brand.

Join me and Pete as we explore Osaka, diving into its amazing food scene, unique cafés (yes, even an owl café!), and stunning temples and shrines. From street eats to cultural gems, this adventure is packed with exciting discoveries.

Six pitchers combined on another one-hit shutout as Japan routed the Netherlands 9-0 on Thursday to sweep a two-game exhibition serie

OSAKA—The Osaka Expo will be offering discounts ... the organizers announced on Feb. 25. The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition hopes that these measures will simplify the ticket ...