OSAKA--Worried Osaka prefectural officials issued a “red alert” on April 7, declaring the prefecture is under a state of medical emergency with new COVID-19 cases skyrocketing. "The ...

OSAKA--A century ... of the former red-light district with its “karahafu” entrance gables, vermilion-lacquered railing and paper lanterns hanging from the eaves. The interior is just as ...

TANABE, Wakayama -- A massive torii gate at a shrine in this western Japan city has been lit up in red and blue, the theme colors of the 2025 World Expo set to open in Osaka on April 13 ...