OSAKA—As Osaka prepares to host the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, local authorities and businesses are stepping up efforts to attract foreign tourists and tap into the city’s vibrant nightlife.

This year will be an important one for Osaka: Japan’s second city will host the World Expo, which is set to open for six months on April 13. It is no secret that the expo has faced challenges ...

Osaka is a dynamic city with a dynamic history. Photographer Alfie Goodrich captures the food culture of the "Kitchen of Japan," the waterways that made it a commercial center, and the ...