BHPian SteeringStar recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Japan - a place that brings lots of nostalgia to my 43 year ...

A crane fell while it was being operated at a construction site and the tip of its arm collided with the seventh floor of an ...

Nara Palace Site Historical Park is nearby, as is Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station. The Prefectural ... "With inbound tourism booming and the Osaka-Kansai Expo approaching next year, accommodation ...

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more ...

TOKYO – The Japanese city of Osaka on Jan 27 imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of the 2025 World Expo. Around 160 countries and ...

Before Monday, smoking was banned in six zones including the area around Osaka station. This has been expanded to the whole city and violators face a fine of 1,000 yen (US$6.40). Local regulations ...

OSAKA—A stained glass artwork by the creator of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” was unveiled at JR Osaka Station on July 29, intended to serve as a new landmark and meeting point. “I hope my ...

Lined by large office buildings such as Marubiru, Marunouchi Brick Square and Shin-Tokyo biru (New Tokyo Building ... Close to sightseeing spots such as the Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, ...