The Latest Breaking News from Osaka

A plastic statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken's founder Colonel Sanders that was a lucky charm for superstitious Japanese baseball fans has been "disposed of" 15 years after being dredged out of an Osaka river, the firm said.

In Shōgun episode 3, Toranaga comes up with a master plan to get out of Osaka Castle, but also decides if he can truly trust Blackthorne.

In Shōgun episode 1, a shipwreck brings a foreign stranger to Japan, while tensions among the ruling leaders grows.

Row over £1.05m amenities block comes amid growing concern over the cost of the event, which is taking place in Osaka in 2025

In addition to bustling cities and breathtaking nature, Japan surprises its visitors with other unexpected sights, such as fried chicken vending machines or public air showers for those suffering from pollen allergies, just to name a couple. The post “Stay Crazy Japan”: 50 Interesting Pics That Show Why Japan Is…

Rail company inundated with requests after putting up for sale 50 of the disused trolleys from the Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen route

The 2024 motorcycle show season kicks off in March in Japan, with stops in Osaka, Tokyo, and Nagoya on the calendar. Here's what we know so far is coming.

Off the back of its new events in Jeddah, Miami and Las Vegas, the latest addition from 2026 shows the clear trajectory of the type of race that fits F1’s bill right now.

The global launch of Granger's business has seen 19 restaurants open across Sydney, London, Greater Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Seoul

Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried by samurai.

Co-production with Osaka company brings 1976 study of American imperialism arriving in Japan to subtle, funny life