OSAKA—To further discourage illegal smoking in public, nonsmokers recommend harsher penalties against violators while smokers ...

Japanese publication Asahi Shimbun reports that Osaka, one of the largest cities in Japan, will throw out its sister city designation with San Francisco in protest over a Chinatown statue that honors ...

OSAKA--The Osaka gubernatorial election campaign opened on Jan. 22 following Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura’s resignation and announcement that he had filed to run, along with two first-time ...

As one of the largest cities in Japan, Osaka and the broader Kansai region stand out in contrast to Tokyo for its unique dialect, seemingly grittier way of life, and as the gateway to the island of ...

On February 22, over 34,000 runners will flood the streets of Osaka for the city’s 14th annual marathon. And this isn’t your typical leisurely city race: the 2026 Osaka Marathon serves as a Marathon ...

Walking through the streets of Osaka at twilight is an experience for all the senses. Among the sparkling neon lights of Dotonbori Canal, the scent of freshly fried okonomiyaki (savory Japanese ...

Ask most people where they want to go in Japan, and they’ll likely reply without a moment’s hesitation – “Tokyo, duh.” Romantic Kyoto may come a close second, or tropical Okinawa, but the Japan bucket ...

Osaka is often thought of as overshadowed by Tokyo. But in the past it was the center of Japan’s economy. Not only is this vibrant city a candidate for the World Expo fair in 2025, it has a rapidly ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) - The mayor of Osaka, Japan sent a letter terminating San Francisco's longest-standing sister city relationship Tuesday, citing objections over a "Comfort Women Memorial" ...