The Japanese city is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning ...

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more ...

According to Osaka City officials, the primary objective of this initiative is to create a safe, secure, and comfortable ...

The Osaka-Kansai Expo’s designers presented the global resonance thematic project to the world’s elite at a special event during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Outlined as “a powerful ...

For many here, the excitement is mixed with nostalgia for the last World Expo hosted by Japan, back in 1970. There are doubters, especially outside Osaka. Construction costs are turning out to be ...

The Japan Pavilion is seen at the 2025 World Exposition site in Osaka's Konohana Ward, as it was unveiled to the press on Jan. 26, 2025. (Mainichi/Rei Kubo) OSAKA -- The Japan Pavilion for the ...

The Japanese city of Osaka has imposed a smoking ban on public streets to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year’s World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions are taking part in Expo ...

Expo 2025 in Japan is set to take the world by surprise with its innovations and focus on humanity at a time of sombre global ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from L) inspects the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka on Jan. 19, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday pledged ...

World Expo organisers in Osaka have struggled with slow ticket sales and public concern over the construction budget - Copyright AFP Richard A. Brooks World Expo ...

The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist ...

Expo 2025 in Japan is set to take the world by surprise with its innovations and focus on humanity at a time of sombre global challenges. The Osaka-Kansai Expo’s designers presented the global ...