We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 25 ...

On January 21, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, @eightyfive85ef shared a video of a large fire breaking out near the famous tourist landmark, Tsutenkaku Tower. The video captures smoke rising into the sky as ...

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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 ...

The Kingdom of the Netherlands has recently unveiled the theme and design of its Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, in a presentation held in Osaka City. The pavilion's theme ...

Japan's Osaka was playing in the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time since returning from maternity leave last year. The four-time major winner stormed to a 4-1 lead in the first set ...

The advance reservation system for admission to the World Exposition in Osaka starting in April was one of the key issues raised at a meeting of participating countries and companies held in western ...

There was no hiding Naomi Osaka's joy -- and relief -- on Wednesday. After dropping the first set in spectacular fashion to No. 20 seed Karolina Muchova, Osaka stormed back for her biggest victory ...

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates a point against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the Women’s Singles Second Round match during day four of the 2025 ...

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.