Osaka

2026 Osaka High School Baseball Tournament advances to late stages as fourth-round draw set for July 17 The 108th 2026 Osaka High School Baseball Tournament moves into its late stages …

Penthouse owners in Tokyo and Osaka largely paid in cash, Nikkei finds Nikkei analysis shows most penthouse owners in central Tokyo and Osaka bought units with cash, as domestic and …

Vermeer exhibition ticket sales moved to lottery after presale system failure Osaka museum shifts Vermeer exhibition ticket sales to a Ticket Pia lottery for all dates after presale access problems; …

Sub-capital plan referendum provision draws constitutional challenge over expanded Osaka voter pool Legal scholars say the sub-capital plan (副首都構想) bill’s clause to expand Osaka’s referendum electorate to prefecture residents may …

Tokai University Osaka Gyosei High School rugby bullying: student loses consciousness after choking incident Tokai University Osaka Gyosei High School confirmed a Dec. 31, 2025 rugby choking incident as a …

Osaka condominium rents rise fastest among global cities, up just over 3% Osaka condominium rents rose just over 3% in the six months to April, outpacing New York as redevelopment …

Airbnb-style accommodation owners in Japan face crackdown as bookings from China halve Tighter rules and fewer Chinese tourists are squeezing Airbnb-style accommodation owners in Japan, halving bookings and raising compliance …

Osaka metropolis plan moves forward as city council approves statutory council, paving way for third referendum Osaka metropolis plan advances after Osaka City Council on May 27 approved a bill …

Osaka Metropolis referendum to be held with April 2027 unified local elections, Ishin city councillors agree Osaka Metropolis referendum set for unified local election day in April 2027, statutory council …