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

The Osaka governor’s resignation has drawn criticism from within the Japan Innovation Party, which he also leads.

Deciding between Tokyo and Osaka when relocating to Japan with children isn’t necessarily a matter of selecting the larger or glitzier city. Both cities present amazing possibilities for families, but ...

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 ...

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has partnered with Osaka City, Japan, for advanced environmental conservation and ...

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 ...

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 ...

From Dotonbori to an Umeda spot near Osaka Station, our street food guide takes you to the city's most authentic and creative ...

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 ...