The music venues and fetish bars of Osaka’s Dotonbori district form a community for Japanese punks and expats.

Experience the architectural diversity of Osaka, featuring iconic structures by renowned Japanese and international architects.

We take a look at why, and how long it will take before the airport disappears. Kansai Airport was built to relieve overcrowding at the first airport in Osaka’s Itami Airport (ITM). With nowhere left ...

As his nickname ‘God of Manga’ suggests, the Osaka-born Osamu Tezuka (1928–1989) revolutionised Japanese manga and animation, shaping the industry into what it is today. His immense ...

The signature Grand Ring, a giant wooden structure measuring up to 20 meters high and with a circumference of 2 kilometers, is complete. The Chuo Line extension to the newly built Yumeshima ...

Dendritic localization of the α subunit of Ca 2+ /calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (αCaMKII) mRNA in CNS neurons requires its 3′ untranslated region (3′UTR). We investigated this ...

How so? A Forbes staff report noted the tariffs could increase the amount middle-class U.S. households pay in taxes by $1,700, reduce their after-tax income by 3.5%, and potentially add more than ...

OSAKA: Japan is gearing up for the World Expo ... and is derived from how the tiny nation is often depicted on world maps. However, the event is also drawing criticism for rising costs and ...

Download maps for offline use in Google Maps to navigate in areas with low connectivity. Use Dark Mode for easier viewing in Google Maps and to save your eyes from harsh white lights. Set ...

After announcing the strict new rules around public tobacco use, Osaka’s local government created a map showing where in the city it is still okay to light up. Similar anti-smoking measures have ...

When you visit Japan in spring, enjoying the cherry blossoms in Tokyo is an absolute must! Here, we'll take you on a delightful journey through Tokyo's most renowned and awe-inspiring cherry blossom ...