A short metro or regional train ride from Kyoto, Osaka trades ancient temples for modern architecture, a lively atmosphere and ample nightlife. Of course, the metropolis on the island of Honshu still has plenty to offer in terms of history.
Ishiba was set to hear from Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura and others about progress in the preparations for the international event.
On November 20, 2024, @mareina_61 from Osaka, Japan, shared a video of a kitten standing on its hind legs, attempting to drink from a bowl where a dog was already drinking. The author commented, "My kitty is curious about the honey water I gave to my dog.
We will do our best to communicate (the attractions of) not only Osaka but also Japan as a whole to the world,' Ishiba also said.
While Naomi Osaka is busy competing — and winning — at the Australian Open, she needed to send someone to retrieve her 1 1/2-year-old daughter’s birth certificate from their California home in case it got caught up in the wildfires ravaging the greater Los Angeles area.
Okinawa, known for the rich beauty of its diverse islands, offers visitors a tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs.
The project in Osaka is among ESR’s four data centers under development in Japan to capitalize on the AI boom.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka on Sunday to bring attention to the event that is experiencing slower advance ticket sales than organizers expected. It is the first time since becoming Japan's leader in October that Ishiba has visited the site on
The local star's Once Upon A Time brand has booths in Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe and three locations in Tokyo. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Local actress and chef Jeanette Aw is back in Japan, bringing her patisserie to life for the Valentine's season. The 45-year-old opened her first pop-up in Nagoya back in January last year where she felt "a little emotional" after seeing her desserts sold out.
Former Japan and Basel forward Yoichiro Kakitani has decided to retire at 35, his current J-League second-division club Tokushima Vor