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

Much of Kansai sees little to no snow in the winter. While winter sports lovers know where to find powder in and around the ...

The event is expected to provide a global platform for innovations in an effort to address issues facing humankind.

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 ...

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The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more ...

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 ...

Japanese doll maker Kyugetsu Co. unveils "hina" dolls of Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani, Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, ...

The Kansai Startup Academia Coalition (KSAC) brings together participants from academia, industry and government to support ...

The city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions are ...

Amid the baseball games, art galleries and temples, Kyushu island’s largest city has a street food and nightlife culture ...