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The "Playground of Life: Jellyfish Pavilion" at the Osaka Expo on Thursday. Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture aims to relocate the pavilion to a site in the city after the event ends on Oct. 13.
JAPAN
Sep 16, 2025
Reuse pavilions and equipment, Osaka Expo organizer urges
The organizer is encouraging local governments and companies to reuse buildings and equipment including air conditioners and lighting.
Artificial intelligence avatar Una will appear at the U.N. pavilion at Osaka Expo later this month as part of initiatives to combat climate change.
JAPAN
Sep 16, 2025
Japan-backed AI avatar to promote climate action at expo
The anime-inspired female character, Una, was developed as part of climate initiatives supported by the Japanese government.
With one month left to go, crowds are expected to swell at the World Expo in Osaka during its final weeks.
JAPAN
Sep 14, 2025
Final weeks of World Expo in Osaka likely to see large crowds
At its current pace, the Expo will top 22 million visitors — which is the target to break even on operating costs — and is expected to turn a profit.
Planes at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture in 2021.
JAPAN
Sep 12, 2025
Two people injured after United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Osaka
The Boeing 737 aircraft, which departed from Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture, made an emergency landing in Osaka after 7 p.m.
A novel type of fraud has been reported in Osaka Prefecture in which scammers send smartphones to elderly individuals before swindling them via the devices.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 12, 2025
Novel smartphone scam targeting elderly emerges in Osaka
Scammers would send elderly people smartphones before swindling them using the devices, according to the Osaka Prefectural Police.
Polish pianist Hania Rani took the audience on a synth odyssey at the first Japan edition of Unsound Osaka over the weekend.
CULTURE / Music
Sep 11, 2025
Unsound turns Osaka into a laboratory of avant-garde music
Long-running Polish music festival Unsound channels Expo ’70 at its first Japan edition.
MUFG Bank's new outlet that will open in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Friday
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 10, 2025
MUFG Bank to open retail outlet for first time in 20 years
Staff at the new retail outlet will chiefly help customers open accounts or give them advice on asset investment.
Haruto Kotani (second from right), the 20.25 millionth visitor to the Osaka Expo, and others during a ceremony in Osaka on Saturday
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2025
Osaka Expo hits record 200,000 daily visitors
The cumulative number of visitors, including those related to the Expo project, has reached 20.25 million.
Naomi Osaka (right) and Amanda Anisimova meet at the net following their semifinal match at the U.S. Open in New York on Thursday.
TENNIS
Sep 5, 2025
Naomi Osaka inspired by performance as U.S. Open run ends in semifinals
Two-time champion Osaka was playing in her first Grand Slam semifinal since 2021.
The No. 2 field at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium complex in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture. The field is slated to be upgraded into a 5,000-seat stadium but has faced lengthy construction delays.
MORE SPORTS
Sep 4, 2025
Upgrades for Osaka's Hanazono Rugby Stadium still mired in delays
The planned upgrades, featuring the construction of a new stadium by FC Osaka, is a condition for the third-tier J. League club to use Hanazono as its home ground.
Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Wednesday in New York.
TENNIS
Sep 4, 2025
Osaka surges into U.S. Open semifinals in straight sets
The Japanese 23rd seed, enjoying her deepest run in a Grand Slam since a 2021 victory at the Australian Open, advanced to the last four in just under two hours.
Osaka stayed in first place thanks to high scores in the economy and for tourist attractions.
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2025
Osaka rated most powerful Japanese city outside Tokyo for fifth year
Osaka stayed in first thanks to high scores in the economy and for tourist attractions, with the city hosting the World Expo.
Venus Williams competes in the women's doubles quarterfinals alongside Leylah Fernandez on Tuesday at the U.S. Open in New York.
TENNIS
Sep 3, 2025
Venus Williams exits U.S. Open in style after age-defying run
The seven-time Grand Slam singles winner said she intends to keep playing for the foreseeable future, opportunities permitting.
Naomi Osaka in action against Coco Gauff in the fourth round of the women’s singles at the U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Monday
TENNIS
Sep 2, 2025
Osaka crushes Gauff as Sinner and Swiatek roll into quarters
The Japanese star powered past third seed Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in a highly-anticipated but lopsided fourth-round showdown of former U.S. Open champions.
Naomi Osaka pumps her first after winning a point against Daria Kasatkina during their third-round clash at the U.S. Open in New York on Saturday.
TENNIS
Aug 31, 2025
Osaka ousts Kasatkina to set up U.S. Open last-16 clash with Gauff
Osaka lit up Louis Armstrong Stadium in broad daylight, turning her third-round clash into a showcase of power and composure.
Taylor Townsend hits a shot against Jelena Ostapenko during their match at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Aug 29, 2025
Naomi Osaka criticizes Jelena Ostapenko for comments to Taylor Townsend
Townsend and Ostapenko were involved in a confrontation after their second-round match at the U.S. Open.
Naomi Osaka celebrates after her win over Hailey Baptiste in the second round of the U.S. Open in New York on Thursday.
TENNIS
Aug 29, 2025
Naomi Osaka shines on way to third round at U.S. Open
Osaka needed just 70 minutes to complete a lopsided win over Hailey Baptiste.
Naomi Osaka advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Aug 28, 2025
Naomi Osaka hoping to recapture old magic at U.S. Open
Osaka, a former world No. 1, has not gone beyond the last 32 of a Grand Slam since capturing the last of her four major titles at the 2021 Australian Open.
Keihan Holdings President Yoshihiro Hirakawa speaks during an interview on Aug. 19 in the city of Osaka.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 27, 2025
Keihan to gain connection to Yumeshima in Osaka after casino resort opening
The Keihan Holdings president also revealed a plan to partially automate train operations to cope with a labor shortage at the railroad unit.
Naomi Osaka serves the ball to Greet Minnen during their first round match at the U.S. Open in New York on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Aug 27, 2025
Osaka powers through Minnen to reach U.S. Open second round
The Japanese star was clinical where it mattered, landing 58% of her first serves and winning 68% of those points.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.

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