Amid the baseball games, art galleries and temples, Kyushu island’s largest city has a street food and nightlife culture ...

OSAKA—As Osaka prepares to host the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, local authorities and businesses are stepping up efforts to attract foreign tourists and tap into the city’s vibrant nightlife.

A short metro or regional train ride from Kyoto, Osaka trades ancient temples for modern architecture, a lively atmosphere ...

As this city prepares to host Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, smoking regulations are becoming increasingly strict. A citywide ban ...

About the city’s win, Tripadvisor said: ‘Known as ‘the nation’s kitchen’, Osaka has a thriving food scene, as well as great shopping and nightlife. It is also the perfect base for ...

The current ban covers six areas including JR Osaka Station and the bustling Ebisubashi-Shinsaibashi-suji entertainment zone, known for its shopping, dining and nightlife. Violators face fines of ...