
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.
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.
Eight prominent professionals from various fields, including Cannes Film Festival award-winning filmmaker Naomi Kawase, will produce the so-called signature pavilions.
The Dubai Expo is over. Next stop: Osaka
Due to the Dubai event's one-year postponement, Japanese organizers have just three years, instead of the usual four, to finalize preparations.
2022 shaping up as pivotal year for success of 2025 Osaka Expo
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?
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.
Omicron throws a wrench in Osaka’s plan to promote 2025 expo in Dubai
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.
Who you gonna call?: Parties with Osaka roots sad to see Suga go
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.
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.
As Olympics near, Tokyo flagged as among most disaster-vulnerable cities
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.
Mori's downfall poetic justice for an Osaka ready to showcase its modernity
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.
Osaka expo plans quietly move forward despite cost and virus worries
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.