The Latest Breaking News from Osaka

World Expo opens on Sunday with host Japan aiming to bring humanity together, despite global turmoil and tepid public enthusiasm for the six-month event showcasing innovation as well as Hello Kitty in algae form.

'Gamera vs. Jiger,' the sixth entry in the Gamera series, ticked off all the boxes for a monster movie. But its focus, bizarrely, was on the then-upcoming Osaka Expo '70.

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Osaka gears up for Expo 2025 with a public smoking ban to enhance safety and cleanliness, aligning with Japan's declining tobacco use trend.

At least 26 fire trucks and one helicopter dispatched to site to contain flames

Japan is entering a new chapter in its economic and tourism strategy. With the recent approval of its first integrated casino resort (IR) in Osaka, the government is betting big on legal gambling to attract millions of visitors and drive economic growth. Yet, while Japan moves forward with its ambitious…

Prostitution is illegal in Japan but certain forms of adult entertainment such as ’soaplands’ are used as a loophole

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A towering wooden "Grand Ring" built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan's architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says.

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Troubled game publisher Ubisoft announced that its competitive free-to-play shooter XDefiant will shut down after just six months. The decision to pull the plug will have impacts far beyond the game’s diminishing player base, as Ubisoft will shutting down both its Osaka and San Francisco offices, resulting in 277 layoffs.