National Apr 30, 2022
Japan is planning to use flying cars to transport attendees at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka in a bid to spur interest in their capabilities.
National Apr 19, 2022
Eight prominent professionals from various fields, including Cannes Film Festival award-winning filmmaker Naomi Kawase, will produce the so-called signature pavilions.
National Apr 1, 2022
The Dubai Expo is over. Next stop: Osaka
by Eric Johnston
Due to the Dubai event's one-year postponement, Japanese organizers have just three years, instead of the usual four, to finalize preparations.
National Jan 5, 2022
2022 shaping up as pivotal year for success of 2025 Osaka Expo
by Eric Johnston
The Kansai region hopes to wow the world with flying cars, new medical technologies and hydrogen- and ammonia-powered vehicles and buildings. But is there enough time?
National Dec 22, 2021
Osaka Expo to review barrier-free guidelines compiled without wheelchair user input
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition released the guidelines in September but had yet to hear from people with disabilities at that time, sources have said.
National Dec 5, 2021
Omicron throws a wrench in Osaka’s plan to promote 2025 expo in Dubai
by Eric Johnston
Although Japan Day will still take place at the Dubai Expo on Dec. 11, key Japanese officials will be absent, hampering lobbying efforts for the 2025 event in Osaka.
National / Politics | View from Osaka Sep 10, 2021
Who you gonna call?: Parties with Osaka roots sad to see Suga go
by Eric Johnston
With the upcoming change in LDP leadership, Nippon Ishin no Kai may lose its direct line to the Prime Minister's Office at a crucial time in Kansai politics.
Business Aug 21, 2021
Hilton to open luxurious Waldorf Astoria hotel in Osaka ahead of 2025 World Expo
In addition to the Waldorf Astoria hotel — Hilton's highest level of hotel — Hilton is considering building a Canopy hotel in an area formerly used for a freight station in Osaka.
National May 13, 2021
As Olympics near, Tokyo flagged as among most disaster-vulnerable cities
by Alex K.T. Martin
When looking solely at natural disasters and the impact of earthquakes and typhoons on economies, populations and infrastructure, Tokyo and Osaka were listed as high-risk.
National | View from Osaka Feb 20, 2021
Mori's downfall poetic justice for an Osaka ready to showcase its modernity
by Eric Johnston
From describing the city as "phlegm" to lackluster support for its Olympic bid, the former prime minister and Tokyo Games chief finally reaped the harvest of his disdain for Osaka.
National | EXPLAINER Jan 12, 2021
Osaka expo plans quietly move forward despite cost and virus worries
by Eric Johnston
There are concerns expo-related costs could greatly increase, like those for the Tokyo Olympics, and also over whether there will be adequate time to prepare.