We spent two hours chatting with the three masterminds behind the upcoming sequel to Ōkami: Hideki Kamiya, Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, and Kiyohiko Sakata. The trio told us all about their partnership, how ...

Tokyo (CNN) — Japanese authorities have asked hundreds of residents near Tokyo to evacuate as a sinkhole at an intersection grew to more than 40 meters wide, hampering rescuers racing to reach ...

Osaka is in the middle of a hotel boom leading up to the World Expo, which takes place between April and October 2025. One of the newest debuts in this Japanese port city is the Four Seasons Hotel ...

From Osaka station, take a train bound for Kyoto station. Then, hop on the San-in Line for Hiyoshi station. Take the bus bound for 旧知井小学校前 (Former Chii elementary school) and get off at 北 (kita). One ...

One of Japan’s biggest cities is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning cigarettes. Osaka will soon host Expo 2025, which runs from ...

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Osaka city government said the hotel’s action did not amount to a refusal to provide accommodation because non-Japanese customers could still ...

Black smoke filled up Osaka’s popular tourist destination Tsutenkaku on January 21. A fire broke out at a game arcade near Tsutenkaku Tower. Firefighters received a phone call from a local resident ...

In this guide, we'll explore some standout events happening in February across cities like Osaka and Kyoto, perfect for adding to your itinerary on your next visit! Universal Studios Japan presents ...

Tokyo: A massive fire engulfed a commercial building located near the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday. The blaze originated on the ground floor of the five-story structure, ...