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Resona Group and Kansai Mirai Bank Launch ¥5.8 Billion Fund to Boost Kansai Startups
A Major Financial Injection for Regional Innovators On August 3, Resona Capital, in strategic partnership with Kansai Mirai Bank and other affiliates, officially announced the establishment of the "Resona Capital No. 10 Investment Busine... -
Kansai Airport Int’l Obon Travel to Fall 17% Amid Weak Yen, Fewer China Flights
International Passenger Projections for Obon 2026 With the traditional Obon holiday approaching, Kansai Airports released its latest passenger traffic forecast on July 31, projecting a significant downturn in international travel. For th... -
‘Osaka Morning’ Project by Airbnb Japan and Local Merchants Wins Gold at PR Awards Asia-Pacific
Transforming Local Arcades into Global Breakfast Destinations Late last month, the collaborative tourism initiative "Osaka Morning – Breakfast in the Shopping Street" was awarded Gold at the prestigious PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2026. Drive... -
Bloomberg Endorses ‘Global Financial City OSAKA’ Initiative, Boosting Regional Growth and Tourism
At an official event held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka in late July 2026, Bloomberg L.P. announced its formal backing of the 'Global Financial City OSAKA' initiative. Spearheaded by the Osaka Prefectural and City governments thro... -
Kansai Airport Obon Forecast: International Traffic to Drop 17% Amid 68% Plunge in China Travel
With the peak summer travel season fast approaching, Kansai Airports has released its international passenger forecast for the upcoming Obon holiday period from August 7 to August 16. The projections reveal a dramatic transformation in i... -
Beyond the Whirlpools: Why Awaji Island is Osaka’s Favorite Weekend Driving Destination
Osaka is a city of undeniable, unrelenting gravity. It pulls you in with the hiss and sizzle of street food griddles, the collective roar of baseball fans bleeding yellow and black, and the endless neon reflection dancing on the surface ... -
Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka: Redefining Bleisure Travel in the Kansai Region
Expanding the Bleisure Market in Japan While some recent reports circulating might suggest a newly announced project, Hyatt Hotels Corporation actually solidified its commitment to Japan's dynamic travel market with the official opening ... -
Kansai Economic Federation Raises 2026 GDP Forecast on Robust Inbound Tourism and Tech Investment
The Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren) has officially revised its economic growth projections upward for the 2026 fiscal year. This optimistic forecast underscores the region's robust momentum, driven by a powerful dual-engine growth... -
Osaka Sees 15% Surge in MICE-Related Tourism Spending, Outpacing Leisure Travel Growth
The economic landscape of Osaka's tourism sector is experiencing a significant shift as of mid-2026. According to a newly released report from the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, spending by visitors attending meetings, incentives, co... -
New ‘Kansai Digital Welcome Pass’ for Foreign Tourists Integrates Transport and Attractions
The Kansai Tourism Bureau, in collaboration with major regional railway companies, has officially launched the 'Kansai Digital Welcome Pass', a new smartphone-based all-in-one travel solution exclusively for international visitors. Relea... -
JR West Enhances Kansai Main Line Services to Improve Tourist Access and Alleviate Congestion
The tourism landscape in the Kansai region is experiencing unprecedented dynamism this year, prompting key infrastructure upgrades to accommodate the influx of visitors. In a significant move to improve the travel experience, JR West imp... -
Kansai International Airport Boosts Connectivity with New Southeast Asian Routes Ahead of Peak Season
Kansai International Airport (KIX) has officially expanded its aviation network this week by launching new direct flights to Da Nang, Vietnam, and increasing flight frequencies to Bangkok, Thailand. This strategic move aims to capture th...
