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Osaka

Osaka is a major city in Japan and the capital of the Osaka Prefecture. It is a significant economic and cultural hub in the Kansai region, known for its commerce, entertainment, and modern infrastructure.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its ongoing development projects, including its ambitions for a casino and entertainment complex on a former Expo site, and modernization efforts like phasing out magnetic tickets for its metro system.

Latest on Osaka

  • Osaka’s Midosuji inks sister-street pact with Paris’ Champs-Elysees
  • Naomi Osaka among stars to commit to Australian Open ‘1 Point Slam’
  • Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka meet secondary capital criteria
  • Osaka's entertainment ambitions for former Expo site draw few takers
  • Kansai Airport CEO envisions travelers taking flying taxis to Osaka casino
  • Osaka Metro to phase out magnetic tickets by around fiscal 2031: report

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