Much of Kansai sees little to no snow in the winter. While winter sports lovers know where to find powder in and around the ...

From April, the wider Osaka region will prohibit smoking in eateries with seating areas larger than 30 square meters, ...

OSAKA—A stained glass artwork by the creator of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” was unveiled at JR Osaka Station on July 29, intended to serve as a new landmark and meeting point. “I hope my ...

OSAKA—To foster a clean image ahead of the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, Osaka has implemented a citywide ban on outdoor smoking, ...

A new train station located near the venue of a world exposition in the western Japanese city of Osaka has opened ahead of ...

Osaka mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama says the ban will make city ‘safe’. Meanwhile the Osaka region is extending a ban on smoking in ...

Designated smoking areas are in place to offer some relief to those who need their nicotine fix. One spot garnering attention ...

S/ Station staff / Departing now!Yumeshima Station connected to the 2025 World Expo venue opened on the Osaka Metro ...

Yumeshima Station links the rest of that Japanese metropolis to the artificial island in Osaka Bay where the ...

IHG Hotels & Resorts continues the rapid international growth of its newest midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, with the opening of its first three hotels in Japan, marking a significant ...