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Will PM Sanae Takaichi win the Japan general elections 2026? Voters trudge through snow in rare winter polls

Voting began on Sunday across Japan in a key election for the 465-member House of Representatives, widely regarded as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership and her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led government. The outcome will determine whether Takaichi consolidates her position or faces political uncertainty amid growing scrutiny…

The Times of India

This year could be a surprisingly affordable time to see Japan’s cherry blossoms

Both independent travel and tour packages are seeing more competitive pricing this year.

Euronews

War of words between China and Japan is fuelling real tension in the Asia-Pacific region

In a now deleted social media post, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China to the Japanese city of Osaka recently threatened to “cut off” Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “filthy head.”

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China summons Japanese ambassador amid ongoing row over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Beijing warns Tokyo over comments seen as signalling a potential military response to a Taiwan conflict

The Independent UK

What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language

Your host in Osaka, Japan, slips on a pair of headphones and suddenly hears your words transformed into flawless Kansai Japanese. Even better, their reply in their native tongue comes through perfectly clear to you.

The Conversation

‘We stick two fingers up at Henry VIII’: can the riotous all-Japanese Six out-Tudor-queen the original?

The Japanese version of the pop-rock phenomenon about the six ill-fated wives caused a sensation in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. As that production now hits the UK, we go behind the scenes (and thrones)

The Guardian - UK

Expo 2025 Osaka closes after six months and 28 million visitors

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai closed its doors on Sunday after six months of welcoming the world, drawing more than 28 million visitors to Japan’s second-largest city.

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Hideo Kojima says Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding wouldn't exist without the Osaka World's Fair he attended 55 years ago

"I experienced up close the 'future and harmony of the world'"

GamesRadar

Trio Of Titles On A Golden Night For USA At World Championships

There must be something special about the Japanese air for American sprinters as Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden swept the 200 metres world titles on Friday in Tokyo, emulating Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix in Osaka 18 years ago.

International Business Times

Redback spider scare at Japan’s Osaka Expo sparks safety warning

Redback spiders may bite if handled roughly and can be venomous

The Independent UK

In an unstable world British business should look East to Japan

Japan wants boost domestic growth by encouraging direct foreign investment

Evening Standard

Kazakhstan celebrates National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan with music and innovation

Kazakhstan’s National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan featured music, cultural performances and innovation, drawing thousands of visitors.

Euronews

'My Boss Raped Me': Japanese Prosecutor's Fight For Justice

Very few women in Japan speak out about rape, and Hikari, too, kept quiet for years about her alleged assault by her boss, Osaka's former chief prosecutor.

International Business Times

Osaka's Expo 2025 is shining a spotlight on Japan’s fusion cuisine

Japan’s beloved fusion dishes like curry rice and tonkatsu may seem traditional today, but they’re rooted in surprising Western influences - a story Expo 2025 is bringing to the world’s table.

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I Spent A Weekend Photographing In Kyoto, Japan And These Are My Favorite Shots (23 Pics)

I spent 48 hours in Osaka and Kyoto this weekend. I had a lot to cram into this short space of time but it was one of the best weekends for photography I've had in a while.

International Business Times UK

Spring Airlines 737 Emergency Landing in Osaka Sparks Fresh Safety Fears

A Spring Airlines Boeing 737 from Shanghai to Tokyo made an emergency landing in Osaka after a 26,000-foot plunge due to cabin depressurisation. Passengers described chaos onboard, highlighting renewed safety concerns for Boeing aircraft amid rising global travel.

The Independent UK

Why the world’s best airport for luggage handling is sinking into the sea

Kansai airport, built on manmade islands in Osaka Bay, is grappling with subsidence problems

Louder

Deep Purple celebrate 50th anniversary of Made In Japan with another mammoth box set

Can you believe it's been 11 years since the 40th anniversary celebrations?

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The Independent UK

Japan's Osaka Expo temporarily suspends water shows after high levels of bacteria detected

Organizers of the Expo 2025 in Osaka have suspended its popular daily fountain shows and closed a shallow pool area due to pneumonia-causing bacterial contamination that required cleaning and safety checks by the health authorities

The Independent UK

15 emerging LGBT+ travel hotspots, from Osaka to Medellin

While there are some staple destinations known for their LGBT+ scenes, Aidy Smith uncovers some lesser-known gems around the world where queer culture is thriving in 2025

Sports Lens

Belts On The Line For Angelo Leo vs Tomoki Kameda Fight

The IBF World Featherweight Title is officially on the line in the Angelo Leo vs Tomoki Kameda fight this weekend in Osaka, Japan.

Evening Standard

Six Senses Kyoto: the city's best kept secret (for now) — plus five other epic hotels in Japan

A chic wellness opening from Six Senses heralds a new era for Japan’s hotel scene. Gina Jackson checks in — and shares more of the country’s must-visit hotels for all budgets

The Guardian - UK

Japanese police arrest man after alleged car attack on schoolchildren, say reports

Motorist held in Osaka on suspicion of attempted murder after seven children injured, according to local media

The Independent UK

Japanese city to restrict how old people use ATMs in bid to stop scams

Osaka, one of Japan’s hardest-hit regions by phone-based fraud, has become the first city to implement strict measures to protect the elderly

Euronews

Meet the Stuttgart-based architects behind the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

ATELIER BRÜCKNER have become known for immersive, narrative-driven architecture - and at Expo 2025 in Osaka, they've created one of the most poetic pavilions on site.

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