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OSAKA

SOCCER / J. League
Jan 8, 2016
Ademilson swaps Marinos for Gamba
Gamba Osaka said Friday they will sign Brazilian striker Ademilson on loan from Brazilian powerhouse Sao Paulo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2016
Haneda, Itami airports top global punctuality list; JAL, ANA crack top five airlines
Two of Japan's airports were the world's most punctual in 2015, and two of its airlines were among the world's top five, OAG Aviation's annual report says.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2016
Osaka stargazers appear on cafe rooftop at night
You could argue that the busy, crowded city of Osaka, with its glaring neon lights, is one of the least suitable locations for observing stars.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 4, 2016
DNA from dismembered woman's corpse matches suspect's missing friend
DNA from chopped-up body parts found in an Osaka condominium last month matches that of an acquaintance of a woman under arrest on suspicion of desecrating and abandoning the corpse, police said.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 3, 2016
Ryukyu's Ravenel comes up big in victory over Kanazawa
Starting big man Evan Ravenel dominated at both ends of the court on Sunday, guiding the Ryukyu Golden Kings to an 87-83 win over the Kanazawa Samuraiz.
BASKETBALL
Jan 2, 2016
Soma sparks Osaka in rout of Niigata
The Osaka Evessa didn't shy away from feeding the ball to Takuya Soma on the perimeter on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 1, 2016
Patric brace helps Gamba retain Emperor's Cup
Brazilian striker Patric scored twice as Gamba Osaka retained the Emperor's Cup with a 2-1 win over Urawa Reds in the final in Tokyo on Friday, the last day of the Japanese soccer season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 31, 2015
Reds seek reversal of fortune against Gamba in Emperor's Cup final
Urawa Reds will be looking to knock a monkey off their back and shoot down holders Gamba Osaka in the latest high-stakes clash between the J. League titans in the Emperor's Cup final on Friday, the last day of the Japanese season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 29, 2015
Reds, Gamba advance to Emperor's Cup final
Substitute Tadanari Lee headed an extra-time winner as Urawa Reds edged Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to the Emperor's Cup final.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 29, 2015
Osaka woman arrested after discovery of dismembered body
A woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of damaging a corpse and abandoning it after a human skull and body parts were found in a condominium in Osaka Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 28, 2015
Governor and mayor push for Osaka to become Japan's vice capital
Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura took the first step Monday toward realizing their dream of making Osaka the nation's second — or vice — capital.
JAPAN / Politics / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Dec 27, 2015
Hashimoto factor keeps political pundits on edge of their seats
Well, that didn't take long. Less than 24 hours after finishing as Osaka mayor, Toru Hashimoto met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Dec. 19.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 26, 2015
New father Usami propels Gamba past Tosu, into Emperor's Cup semifinals
Japan striker Takashi Usami celebrated the birth of his first child with a brace, his first goals since September, and sent holders Gamba Osaka to the Emperor's Cup semifinals with a 3-1 win over Sagan Tosu on Saturday.
BASKETBALL
Dec 25, 2015
Kitagawa gives Ryukyu big lift against Yokohama
Shuhei Kitagawa lit up the scoreboard on Christmas night.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Dec 25, 2015
Kurosugi: A fish doesn't need to be sexy when it's sublime
Without a doubt the worst-named restaurant of the year is London's "Sexy Fish." But, the name — the audacity and stupidity of it — did set me thinking about fish seafood and sexiness (as opposed to fish and sex). Can a fish be sexy? Certainly not. When thinking about fish, "sexy" is one of those...
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Dec 25, 2015
Wai Tan Hong Lu Deng: Rowdy waiters and sizzling dumplings
Tenma is one of the best spots in Osaka for food and drink, especially street eats. Japan's longest shōtengai (indoor arcade) bisects this eating area, along which there are dozens of restaurants and stalls, serving local savory treats. But get off the main drag and there's even more to offer. A word...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 23, 2015
Tattooist's legal challenge could lift industry in Japan or send it underground
Tattooist Taiki Masuda is challenging a law that makes him a criminal for practicing what he considers a form of art.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 22, 2015
Western Japan man indicted for killing girl now indicted for boy's slaying
Prosecutors have indicted a man for allegedly killing a junior high school boy in Osaka Prefecture in August, about two months after he was indicted for murdering a girl who was friends with the boy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE UNRELIABLE FOOD CRITIC
Dec 22, 2015
In the gutter of Osaka, but not looking at the Michelin stars
Cycling through one of the poorer quarters of Osaka, I start feeling peckish. So I park my bike in one of the rundown shopping arcades that crisscross this working-class city and duck, almost at random, into a cheap eatery. The ancient proprietress waves me to the counter and, without even asking, serves...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 21, 2015
Osaka Gas may pull out of Marubeni thermal power project
Osaka Gas Co. may pull out of a thermal power project planned with Marubeni Corp. amid signs of nuclear restarts and increasing calls to reduce carbon dioxide from power generation.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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