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 …
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Business
Chinese Airbnb-style operators in Osaka face regulation crackdown and booking slump
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAirbnb-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 …
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Politics
Osaka Metropolis plan advances as councils approve statutory council ahead of third referendum
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoOsaka 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 …
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Politics
Osaka Governor Yoshimura aims to hold Osaka Metropolis referendum with spring elections
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoOsaka 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 …
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EV buses from Osaka Expo begin departure from Joto-ku ‘graveyard’ after defects prompt abandonment Osaka Metro begins promptly transferring EV buses from a Joto-ku lot after defects and recalls; it …
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Osaka Metro to Scrap 190 Expo EV Buses, Record Losses as Supplier Dispute and Subsidy Talks Escalate Osaka Metro will stop using 190 EV buses acquired for the Osaka-Kansai Expo …
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Summer Sonic 2017 Brings Eclectic International Lineup to Tokyo and Osaka
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSummer Sonic festival remains Japan’s unmissable summer music showcase Summer Sonic festival brings international headliners and Japan’s top acts to twin-city stages in Tokyo and Osaka each summer, offering an …