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A mars rock is packed before transport from the National Institute of Polar Research in Tokyo to Osaka, where it will be displayed at the 2025 World Exposition, on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2025
Mars rock transported from Tokyo for Osaka Expo
The rock will be shown at the government's Japan Pavilion at the expo.
An illustration shows avatars that will be created at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion of the Osaka Expo.
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2025
Errors found in Osaka Expo pavilion's privacy policy
The operator of the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion and a sponsor company are considering whether to correct a discrepancy relating to the handling of visitors' personal information.
Plaintiffs and their supporters hold signs reading "unconstitutional" after the Osaka High Court's ruling on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 25, 2025
Another Japan court finds same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional
The Osaka High Court's ruling follows similar judgments made by the Sapporo, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Nagoya high courts.
Tomu Fujinuma, suspect in a fraud case, is taken to Kansai International Airport from Thailand on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2025
Osaka police arrest Japanese man linked to fraud group in Myanmar
Tomu Fujinuma is believed to have been involved in a fraud group targeting Japanese nationals that was operating from a Chinese-affiliated crime group's base.
Former Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa says women should collaborate with one another more to boost growth and creativity.
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2025
Osaka Expo to highlight women's empowerment
The Women's Pavilion, which French luxury brand Cartier and the Cabinet Office will operate, will showcase female social advancement in Japan.
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura experiences an evolved version of the "human washing machine" during a media preview of the Osaka Expo's Healthcare Pavilion on Sunday.
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2025
Expo Healthcare Pavilion displays iPS tech and 'human washing machine'
A preview ceremony was held Sunday for the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion to be run by the prefecture and city of Osaka at the 2025 World Exposition, which begins next month in the city.
Alexander Zverev hits a backhand against Jordan Thompson on Day 7 of the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday.
TENNIS
Mar 25, 2025
Zverev marches on as Osaka falls in Miami
Jasmine Paolini was the first top 10 player Osaka has faced this year.
Naomi Osaka serves against Hailey Baptiste at the Miami Open on Saturday.
TENNIS
Mar 23, 2025
Zverev, Sabalenka and Osaka all advance at Miami Open
Osaka prevailed 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-4 against American wildcard Hailey Baptiste and will play Italian sixth seed Jasmine Paolini.
The peculiar combo of curry with green tea over rice topped with a pork or chicken cutlet is Haraiso Sparkle's signature dish.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 23, 2025
At Osaka's Haraiso Sparkle, curry with a side of city pop
What began as a simple spice curry shop has now morphed into an offbeat, funky eatery.
Shunbaisai Hokuei's tetraptych from the series "108 Heroes of the Theater Suikoden"
CULTURE / Books
Mar 22, 2025
Osaka’s kabuki fan culture fueled an elusive figure of the ukiyo-e scene
In his new book, John Fiorillo partly lifts the veil on Shunbaisai Hokuei, who dominated the ukiyo-e art world in the Kamigata region during the early 19th century. 
Shinobu Yamagishi, the former president of Osaka-based real estate company Pressance, speaks during a news conference on Friday.
JAPAN
Mar 21, 2025
Osaka court rejects damages suit over coercive interrogations
Shinobu Yamagishi, 62, the former president of Osaka-based real estate company Pressance, was seeking about ¥700 million in damages.
JNTO Delhi office head Ryo Bunno (fourth from left), exchanges views with major local travel agencies at a travel trade show held in Mumbai on Jan. 30.
JAPAN
Mar 21, 2025
India to showcase space prowess at Osaka Expo
Some Indian officials say Japan isn’t doing enough to drum up excitement for the expo.
Naomi Osaka (JPN) hits a forehand against Yulia Starodubtseva at the Miami Open on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Mar 19, 2025
Osaka battles back to advance in Miami
Osaka dropped the first set and trailed 4-2 in the second against the tournament qualifier before finding her rhythm in front of a supportive crowd on a sunny day in south Florida.
Myanmar from Thailand's side of the border, in the Mae Sot district on Feb. 5. Osaka police plan to arrest a Japanese man — who is being detained in Thailand for allegedly forcing a Japanese high school student to participate in a fraud scheme in Myanmar — on suspicion he imprisoned an acquaintance in Osaka last year.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 18, 2025
Osaka police to arrest Japanese man detained in Thailand
The arrest could happen as early as March 25, after he is transferred to Japan from Thailand.
A conceptual image of a jacket that can automatically adjust the temperature inside it to a level that is the most comfortable for the wearer, to be showcased by Tohan Denshi Kiki and others at the Osaka Expo
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 17, 2025
Local manufacturers to show futuristic products at Osaka Expo
Products to be showcased at the Expo include a jacket that can automatically adjust the temperature inside it.
A hamburger made with "okonomiyaki" savory pancakes
BUSINESS
Mar 14, 2025
Osaka Expo to showcase Japan's food industry
Major conveyor-belt sushi chain Kura Sushi will open a store at the expo featuring it's longest circular conveyor belt ever.
Participants perform Kagami Biraki (the opening of the sake barrel) at an event promoting this year's World Exposition held at the Japanese Embassy in Brasilia on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Mar 13, 2025
Japan embassy in Brazil holds Osaka Expo promotional event
The tourism promotion event comes as this year marks the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries being established.
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko observes the 2025 World Exposition venue from the top of a ring-shaped roof called the Grand Ring, the world's largest wooden structure and a symbol for the Expo, on Wednesday in Osaka's Konohana Ward.
JAPAN
Mar 13, 2025
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visit Osaka Expo venue
The Crown Prince serves as honorary president of the Expo, which will be held in the city for six months from April 13.
Some 8.06 million tickets for the Osaka Expo, to be held on the artificial island of Yumeshima for 184 days from April 13, had been sold as of March 5, less than 60% of the target.
JAPAN
Mar 13, 2025
Advance ticket sales target for Osaka Expo likely out of reach
As of March 5, some 8.06 million advance tickets had been sold — less than 60% of the target.
Yumeshima Station, connected directly to the Osaka Expo venue's east gate, opened in January on Osaka Metro's Chuo subway line.
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2025
Osaka Expo organizers working on ways around traffic gridlock
The association expects daily visitors to peak at 220,000, with some 130,000 forecast to use Osaka Metro's Chuo subway line.
Osaka Expo throws open its doors as mega-event kicks off
People visit the Osaka Expo on the first day it opened to the public, in the city of Osaka on Sunday.
How to spend the perfect day in Hiroo, Tokyo’s expat enclave
Customers line up patiently for some early-afternoon baked goods outside Truffle, which is located close to Hiroo Station on the Hibiya Line.
Japan and U.S. to hold joint patrol after Okinawa sexual assaults
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki may participate in a joint patrol in the prefecture by Japanese and U.S. officials, an official in the area said.
Ishiba warns of divided world at futuristic Osaka Expo opening ceremony
The opening ceremony for the Osaka Expo on Saturday.
A trip to remember: Japan answers the demand for curated luxury travel
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How to spend the perfect day in Hiroo, Tokyo’s expat enclave
Customers line up patiently for some early-afternoon baked goods outside Truffle, which is located close to Hiroo Station on the Hibiya Line.
A trip to remember: Japan answers the demand for curated luxury travel
Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in 2017. Travel agencies catering to luxury tourists often include areas outside well-known cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto in their itineraries offered.
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Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
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Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
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