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The Steam-Filled Living Room: How Osaka’s Sentō Keep Neighborhoods Human
Walk down any residential street in Osaka, away from the glittering neon of Dōtonbori and the corporate hum of Umeda, and you’ll eventually feel it. A subtle shift in the air, a plume of steam curling from a tall chimney, a faint scent o... -
Shake-up in Airport Rankings: What It Means for Your Kansai Trip
A new report on global airport performance could change the way you plan your next visit to Osaka and the surrounding Kansai region. Aviation analytics firm Cirium released its much-anticipated 2025 On-Time Performance Rankings on Februa... -
Kansai Tourism Boom Fuels ORIX’s Record Growth, Signaling Bright Future for Osaka’s Economy
A recent analysis has revealed the powerful economic surge currently sweeping through Japan's Kansai region, with corporate giant ORIX Corporation emerging as a prime beneficiary. Propelled by the monumental success of the 2025 World Exp... -
Asia-Wide Flight Chaos: What Travelers to Kansai International Airport Need to Know
A significant wave of flight disruptions is currently sweeping across Asia, causing considerable uncertainty for travelers. The latest figures report 48 flight cancellations and over 1,500 delays among major airlines in the region, a sit... -
Living in the Tiger’s Den: Osaka’s Roaring Love Affair with the Hanshin Tigers
It’s a Tuesday night in July. The air in Osaka is thick enough to swim through, a sticky blanket of humidity that clings to your skin. You're walking home, maybe through a quiet residential street in Tennoji or a bustling shotengai in Te... -
Osaka’s Lifelines: How Shotengai Arcades Fuel a Culture of Smart Spending
When you first land in Osaka, your senses get hijacked by the big-ticket items. The neon canyons of Namba, the electric current of Dotonbori’s Glico Man, the sheer scale of Umeda’s underground city—it’s a metropolis that knows how to put... -
Hyatt Bets Big on Osaka: New Grand Hyatt to Open Ahead of World Expo 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially announced a landmark project: the development of a new Grand Hyatt in the heart of Osaka. Timed to open its doors just before the 2025 World Expo, this move signals immense international confidence... -
Kansai’s Economic Future Brightens as Kobe’s Biomedical Hub Attracts Major European Investment
A Landmark Deal for Kobe's Life Science Frontier While Kansai is globally celebrated for its ancient temples, vibrant food scene, and bustling cities like Osaka, a different kind of boom is quietly reshaping its future. The region's econ... -
Osaka Prepares for Over ¥2 Trillion Windfall as Expo 2025 Visitor Spending Forecast is Revealed
A new report from a regional economic institute is sending waves of optimism through Osaka and the wider Kansai region, forecasting that spending by visitors to Expo 2025 will generate an economic ripple effect of more than ¥2 trillion. ... -
Kobe Airport Marks 20th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Eyes Future Growth
Kansai Airports has officially announced a month-long series of special events to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kobe Airport (UKB). The celebration aims to honor two decades of service and strengthen ties with the local community w... -
JR West Unveils ‘Kansai Seaside Pass’ to Guide Tourists to Coastal Gems
A New Gateway to Hyogo and Wakayama's Unspoiled Coastlines JR West has announced the launch of the 'Kansai Seaside Pass,' a strategic new rail pass designed to encourage international tourists to explore the scenic coastal regions of Hyo... -
Zipair to Launch New Kansai-Bangkok Route, Bolstering Osaka’s Connection to Southeast Asia
A New Gateway to the Land of Smiles Great news for travelers in and out of the Kansai region: Zipair Tokyo, the low-cost subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL), has announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Kansai International A...
