OSAKA—As Osaka prepares to host the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, local authorities and businesses are stepping up efforts to attract foreign tourists and tap into the city’s vibrant nightlife.

The region that is now home to Osaka was originally settled in 7,000 BCE. Now, metro Osaka is home to more than 19 million ...

Japan’s gourmet and shopping paradise, Osaka, has been named the most trending travel destination of 2025 by TripAdvisor’s ...

The current ban covers six areas including JR Osaka Station and the bustling Ebisubashi-Shinsaibashi-suji entertainment zone, known for its shopping, dining and nightlife. Violators face fines of ...