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Osaka
May 09, 2021
Japan Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Alarming Spike in COVID-19 Variants
By Thisanka Siripala
Tokyo and Osaka face a prolonged, stricter state of emergency after an explosion of faster spreading COVID-19 variants.
April 03, 2021
Japan’s Olympic Torch Relay Under Threat From COVID-19 Rebound
By Thisanka Siripala
A resurgence of cases in Tokyo and Osaka casts doubt on the idea of a coronavirus-proof Olympic Games.
April 01, 2021
Japan Puts Osaka, 2 Other Areas Under Virus Semi-Emergency
By Mari Yamaguchi
Infections are rising in parts of Japan, including a worrying increase in new variants.
December 06, 2015
Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate
By Michio Ueda
The LDP's recent election loss might actually be to Shinzo Abe's benefit.
September 23, 2015
Asia’s Risky Cities
By Anthony Fensom
Some of the most at-risk cities in the world can be found in Asia, according to one report.
November 03, 2013
Restaurant Menu Scandal Continues in Japan
High-end eateries admit to using cheaper ingredients than those advertised.
January 16, 2013
Japan's Suicide Problem: Searching for Answers
For the last fourteen years at least 30,000 Japanese have killed themselves annually. Why?
August 26, 2010
Japan's No. 2 for Art Travel
There’s plenty of reason for art lovers and travelers alike to head to the city of Osaka.
August 19, 2010
Osaka Hotel Art
These days in Japan, there are unique art fairs taking place in the comfort of a… hotel room.
April 26, 2010
The Other City
The host of Expo 1970, this design-friendly Japanese city is still well worth a visit.
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