The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist ...

OSAKA -- Osaka has taken the lead in Japan's social population growth for the second consecutive year, with foreign residents making up more than half of the city's newcomers. As of Jan.

in a presentation held in Osaka City. The pavilion's theme, “Common Ground: Creating a New Dawn Together,” emphasizes the Netherlands’ dedication to fostering mutual understanding to address ...

The odds now overwhelmingly favor the plan of the Osaka city and the prefectural governments to open what would be Japan's first casino resort in 2029, with the final approval likely to be ...

OSAKA—The Osaka municipal government will start to ban smoking on all public streeets across the city on Jan. 27 next year, Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama said Nov. 12. Yokoyama announced the starting ...

The Japanese city of Osaka has imposed a smoking ban on public streets to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year’s World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions are taking part in Expo ...

in the city of Osaka on Jan. 14, 2025. (Mainichi/Takuya Suzuki) OSAKA -- As this city prepares to host Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, smoking regulations are becoming increasingly strict. A citywide ban ...

in a presentation held in Osaka City. The pavilion's theme, “Common Ground: Creating a New Dawn Together,” emphasizes the Netherlands’ dedication to fostering mutual understanding to address ...

“I just want to thank everyone for welcoming me to such a beautiful city. I had a lot of fun playing here and I'm really sorry about how it ended,” said the 57th-ranked Osaka. “I hope you ...