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OSAKA

JAPAN
Oct 1, 2014
Osaka bans street touts in Umeda, Dotonbori districts
A new ordinance banning street touts who lure customers into restaurants and bars, often by promising them discounts and then charging exorbitant sums of money, went into effect in designated areas of the city of Osaka on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Sep 17, 2014
Ex-NYC graffitist scratches the surface in Osaka and declares it 'dope'
Father of three Roler Miles, who grew up defacing walls and subways in New York, now runs a thriving spray-paint business, teaches Japanese students art and leads a team of artists at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.
EDITORIALS
Sep 8, 2014
Can Kansai airport take off?
As business picks up thanks to the launch of new low-budget airline flights and a surge in the number of foreign passengers, the government-owned operator of Kansai International Airport plans to sell its management rights in a bid to get out from under a massive 20-year debtload.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 8, 2014
Kyoto and Osaka: What problems have you had with your name in Japan?
Foreign residents and visitors in Kansai talk about their moniker-related mix-ups.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 29, 2014
Evessa greats commemorate team's 10th anniversary
As the Osaka Evessa make preparations for their 10th season, they've started commemorating the franchise's rich history. They were, after all, the first champion in league history, winning the 2005-06 title.
JAPAN / Politics / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Aug 24, 2014
Osaka merger drags on Hashimoto's return to Nagatacho
Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto may be moving forward with plans to once again become a notable player in Nagatacho by tying up with Yui no To (Unity Party).
BASKETBALL
Aug 22, 2014
Evessa sign forwards Hamilton, Tarver
Veteran forward Gary Hamilton, an accomplished rebounder and frontcourt leader for the Shiga Lakestars and Rizing Fukuoka in past bj-league seasons, is returning to Japan.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 20, 2014
Osaka mayor paints ambitious picture of prefecture in 2025 plan
If Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto has his way, by 2025, as it prepares to host that year's International Expo, Osaka will have become an international entertainment capital, home to a casino resort, the site of a major electronic car race and a bicycle race that rivals the Tour de France.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 14, 2014
'Imari: Japanese Porcelain for European Palaces'
Japan first began producing porcelain during the early 17th century in Hizen Province, now the city of Arita in Saga Prefecture. Techniques from Korea were used with aesthetics influenced by Chinese Jingdezhen porcelain, a popular style at that time. Since many of the products were created for export...

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