The Latest Breaking News from Osaka

‘The cars’ lights flowed like a river’: Koichi Miyase’s best phone picture

The Japanese photographer finds beauty in an Osaka traffic jam

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review - can’t keep a good man down

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name puts legendary hard man Kazuma Kiryu back in the starring role in this compelling, emotional, and relatively bite-sized spin-off.

TechRadar · Nov 6, 2023

Osaka’s baseball underdogs hope one more win will lift curse of KFC

Many in the city have put the Hanshin Tigers’ lack of success down to an unusual Colonel Sanders-based superstition, but it may be about to end

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023

Japanese hair art: Yumeko Yume’s retro Osaka salon

An Osaka salon is the next stop in this photographic odyssey, exploring vibrant and varied Japanese hair art

Wallpaper · Aug 30, 2023

Lexington becomes the home to the state's first Japanese company headquarters

Lexington’s government and business sectors are celebrating a first when it comes to corporate activity. The Funai Microfluidic Solutions firm has relocated its business unit headquarters to Lexington from Osaka, Japan.

WEKU · Aug 15, 2023

Shinji Kagawa strike hands PSG defeat in Osaka

Former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa proved to be the thorn in Paris Saint-Germain's side, as he led J-League side Cerezo Osaka to a 3-2 victory over the Ligue 1 champions during their Japan tour in Osaka.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

What Brendan Rodgers told Celtic star Bernabei after 'so bad' pass leads to goal

The Argentine left-back made his luck in the 1-0 win over Gamba Osaka.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2023

Osaka mother arrested over starving daughter for aid money

OSAKA -- The Osaka prefectural police arrested a 34-year-old woman on Tuesday on suspicion that she withheld meals from her 9-year-old daughter and caused the girl to be hospitalized with the aim of swindling mutual aid money.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 19, 2023

Construction delays threaten to derail 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo

Key preparations for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo are on thin ice because a labor shortage and soaring prices of building materials are causing delays in the construction of national pavilions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 14, 2023

‘Bread is much easier’: how Japan fell out of love with rice

The traditional staple is losing the battle with more convenient and cheaper alternative foods

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023