American author Rita Mae Brown once wryly observed, "If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done." As a current ...

OSAKA – A pulsating heart made from stem cells is among the top draws at the upcoming Osaka World Expo, which runs for six months from April 13. The beating organ, while small, is unlike ...

This year will be an important one for Osaka: Japan’s second city will host the World Expo, which is set to open for six months on April 13. It is no secret that the expo has faced challenges ...

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions ...

It was first conceived in 1983, with a proposal to set up an art institution to commemorate Osaka’s centenary celebration. The arduous undertaking paid off, as the Nakanoshima Museum of Art now ...

Naomi Osaka might have suffered a tournament ending abdominal injury - but she isn’t letting that derail her future grand slam plans. Osaka’s year got off to a promising start when she reached ...