Two Japanese cities made this year’s list of the Top Ten Most Liveable Cities in the World.
Osaka (Page 19)
Municipalities and prefectures are hoping they can stop the dreaded red-necked longhorn beetle before they get out of hand.
Roadside largesse from complete stranger inspires others to share stories of unexpected generosity in Japan’s famously money-loving city.
Working hours at this shrimp processing and packaging plant are outlined as: “Whenever the heck you feel like it.”
Unfiltered video is like a scene from a Makoto Shinkai anime or a terrifying horror movie, depending on your perspective.
New VR Zone attraction lets you take on Godzilla in an attack chopper… Good luck with that.
People around the country are in awe of the clip, which was taken without the use of filters or any editing software.
Extras will be on-hand to provide the image of a social life for your image-based social network.
Many in Osaka have learned that there’s nothing like having the planet attack your home to remind you about the importance of togetherness.
Rail staff were put to the test as they guided passengers through tunnels and emergency slides during their busiest hours.
The shallow epicentre caused strong tremors that killed three and injured dozens of people in the region.
Nintendo’s popular pocket monsters take us on a whirlwind tour of what Osaka is capable of.
From recruitment ads to safety reminders, the folks in Osaka sure know how to strike the right chord.
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