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 ...

The Glico's running man in Japan's Osaka city for more than 90 years has evolved from being a mere advertisement billboard to ...

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

The previous governor, Hirofumi Yoshimura, resigned in an attempt to revive the so-called Osaka metropolis plan.

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 ...

I checked in Patina Osaka two days before its glass doors officially slid open to guests on May 1, a bit sleep deprived after a red-eye flight with my 15-month-old daughter. The graceful yet ...

It’s early afternoon, and Sake no Ana is nearly full. Customers hunker down at the bar, sipping sake, highballs, shochu, and glasses of beer. They’re mostly men in their 60s, or older, unified by a ...

Kyoto may be considered by some as the crowning jewel of Kansai, but there's so much more to this region of Japan than its ancient capital. From the urban environs of downtown Osaka to the tranquility ...