Latest news from Osaka.
As the city doubles down on culinary innovation and late-night culture, a new generation of chefs and venue operators are cementing Osaka's identity beyond tourism.
From Nakanoshima's emerging innovation district to Osaka University's deep-tech pipeline, Japan's second city is done playing understudy to Tokyo.
From Namba's shuttered storefronts to Umeda's overcrowded co-working spaces, Osaka's business community is grappling with a convergence of pressures that show no sign of easing before year-end.
Gamba Osaka faces Urawa Red Diamonds on July 17 with playoff hopes on the line. Orix Buffaloes chase Pacific League pennant as Osaka's summer sports season peaks.
Grassroots participation surges as Namba and Tsuruhashi leagues draw record numbers, revitalizing local community sports.
From Namba's accelerator floors to Nakanoshima's waterfront labs, the city's tech scene is pushing into new territory as global instability drives investor appetite for Japanese innovation.
From Namba to Nakatsu, group exercise events are pulling strangers off their sofas and into something bigger than a solo gym session.
Tennoji to Namba classrooms integrate breath work and stillness practices with growing evidence of student wellness benefits.
As global wellness spending climbs past $6 trillion, Osaka residents are paying more for healthy living than ever before — and largely choosing to do so anyway.
From Namba's overcrowded streets to Yumeshima's half-built horizon, a decade of choices explains the pressures Osaka residents are feeling right now.
Record visitor numbers and rising prices are hitting Namba, Shinsaibashi and beyond, and ordinary Osakans are feeling it in their wallets and on their commutes.
Explore Osaka's culinary scene and cultural landmarks. From Dotonbori takoyaki to Osaka Castle, discover why this Japanese city dominates food tourism in 2026.
Explore Osaka's iconic Dotonbori street food scene and 92 Michelin-starred establishments. From takoyaki vendors since 1902 to kaiseki masters, discover where locals eat.
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