Personal information of up to 200 visitors who made reservations to see the Uzbekistan Pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
US$8.9bln MGM Osaka casino resort breaks ground in Japan
A ground breaking ceremony for MGM Osaka, Japan’s first integrated resort (IR) with casino, was held on Thursday, announced the complex’s promoter, Osaka IR KK in a press release. The ceremony was ... ( read original story ...)
High levels of PFAS found in blood of Osaka factory workers
The levels for seven current and former employees were about 38 times those for residents, with three showing signs of interstitial lung disease. ( read original story ...)
Osaka casino resort starts construction near expo venue
Construction for a casino resort began Thursday in Osaka at a site close to the venue of the 2025 World Exposition, despite concerns about noise affecting the ongoing international event. The ... ( read original story ...)
Twenty must-see Expo 2025 pavilions in Osaka, Japan
Kengo Kuma, Manuel Herz, Lina Ghotmeh, Sou Fujimoto, Foster + Partners, Shigeru Ban, OMA*AMO, and others are among the architects participating in Expo 2025. AN rounded up 20 must see pavilions at the ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Japan’s capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ
Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated to a two-year high in April on surging food costs, making the central bank's quest to fully exit ultra easy policy a delicate balancing act of managing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prices rise most in two years, backing central bank’s hike path
Consumer prices excluding fresh food gained 3.4% in April from a year earlier. Tokyo's figures are a leading indicator for national price gains. ( read original story ...)
Webus announces strategic expansion into Japan with new subsidiary
Webus International (WETO) announced plans to establish a new subsidiary in Osaka, Japan, marking a significant milestone in the Company’s ...
Core inflation in Japan’s capital sharply accelerates in April
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 3.4% in April from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, accelerating for the second straight month and making the ...
Bank of Japan’s Ueda keeps rate-hike pledge but warns of US tariff impact
WASHINGTON] Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday (Apr 24) that the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation converges towards its 2 per cent ...
Exhibition Dedicated to the Lord of Sipán Showcases Peru’s Extraordinary Cultural Legacy at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
Visitors have the opportunity to view replicas of the Lord of Sipán's and the Old Lord of Sipán's jewelry, meticulously crafted by artisans from the Lambayeque region. OSAKA, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / ...
Japan says no talk of currency target, yen control in finance dialogue with US
By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Thursday he agreed with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to continue "constructive" dialogue on currency ...
Tokyo Consumer Inflation Accelerates in April as Companies Raise Prices
Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area accelerated as many Japanese companies raised prices of products and services in April to coincide with the start of the new fiscal year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Prices Jump Most in Two Years, Backing BOJ’s Hike Path
The pace of inflation in Tokyo picked up from the previous month to the fastest pace in two years, supporting the Bank of Japan’s rate-hike stance that is now complicated by uncertainty stemming from ... ( read original story ...)
JGBs Fall After Tokyo Inflation Quickened More Than Expected
JGBs fell in price terms in early trade after Tokyo inflation quickened more than expected, backing the case for the Bank of Japan to maintain its rate-increase cycle. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo subway line extension project targets 2040 completion
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government expects to complete an extension of the Oedo subway line by 2040, according to a draft plan to improve transportation access across the capital. ( read original story ...)