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Osaka.
designated city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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Daikin Industries, a company, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Daikin conducted an experiment in Osaka on November 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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A property collapse occurred in Osaka after a local legislation loophole was exploited.Some support1 report
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Kyoto and Osaka are facing issues with short-term rentals, prompting Mayor Matsui to present regulatory changes in Kyoto.Some support1 report
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Kubota, a Japanese multinational manufacturer, is headquartered in Osaka.Some support4 reports
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Daiwa House Industry, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, serves residential markets across Japan.Some support4 reports
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Anthropic and NTT Data Group are in final talks to build an AI data center near Osaka, Japan.Some support1 report
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Cities in Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka held a conference focused on innovation and cooperation.Some support1 report
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Police arrested suspects in a fraud ring operating in Moriyama, Osaka Prefecture.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Both Tokyo and Osaka recorded extreme heat today, with the Japan Meteorological Agency monitoring weather across Japan.Some support1 report
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METI held the Global Startup EXPO 2026 in Osaka on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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A 25-year elephant transfer agreement is facing scrutiny from a parliamentary select committee in Taiping and Osaka.Some support1 report
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Pawn shops are prevalent in Osaka, Japan, reflecting broader economic trends affecting consumer behavior.Some support1 report
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West Japan Railway Company, headquartered in Osaka, announces its operations managing the comprehensive rail network across western Honshu.Well supported9 reports
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Central Japan Railway Company operates high-speed rail lines connecting Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.Some support15 reports2 developments inside
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Overnight trains launched on January 1, 2026, connecting major cities like Osaka and Tokyo via Nagoya and Kyoto.Some support1 report
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A corporate executive operates in Osaka.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Graham Hill founded a local service company in Osaka, which serves as its market base.Some support1 report
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Sawai Group Holdings Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.Some support1 report
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Preliminary studies have been initiated for Shinkansen expansion and connectivity improvements in the Kansai/Osaka region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Land price gains are driving regional economic trends and shared market influences in the Kansai, Osaka, and adjacent urban centers since January 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Shell waste from Sarufutsu is being processed in Osaka.Some support1 report
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Daifuku, a company, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan is strengthening relations with Osaka, hosting the World Expo 2025 and participating in bilateral economic cooperation talks.Some support1 report
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An entity named Carro is offering prizes, which include trips to Bali and a trip to Osaka.Some support1 report
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The article reports on the status of several major cities in Japan, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, and Osaka, as of August 1, 2026.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Tokyo and Osaka are contributing to overall inbound tourism success.Some support1 report
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Expert opinion on urban architecture theory in Osaka involving Taro Igarashi.Some support1 report
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A Singaporean owner plans to operate property in Osaka.Some support1 report
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USJ expansion in Osaka requires land owned by the city, leading the mayor to announce future land plans.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Osaka city leased a land plot to a company for new attractions to support tourism and economic goals.Some support1 report
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During a roadshow in Osaka, Piyush Goyal invited Japanese companies to invest in India, leading to partnerships between Kansai companies and Indian workers, including MSC setting up an academy in Mumbai.Some support7 reports
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Strategic partners met in Osaka on August 25 to discuss potential partnerships and collaborations.Some support2 reports
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Tokyo and Osaka are hosting major traditional festivals concurrently, showcasing their cultural vibrancy.Some support1 report
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Tim Ho Wan is expanding its operations across North America and Japan, with existing stores in Osaka and Tokyo.Some support1 report
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Dynabook in Osaka is responding to local demand and economic security concerns.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Travelers are searching for fares to Japan, specifically mentioning Osaka.Some support2 reports
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Cultural exchange meetings between the Netherlands and Osaka focus on local government roles in global challenges.Some support1 report
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Zentoshin Co., based in Osaka, is facing bankruptcy due to fraud and pandemic pressures.Some support2 reports
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A special-zone lodging system for tourism was promoted in Osaka, and Yu Yamada conducted community development surveys.Some support1 report
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Osaka citizens gathered at Awaji Park and Miyazaki protesters gathered on August 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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A production utilizing Osaka as its base is leveraging Mickey Mouse for successful market expansion.Some support1 report
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A cruise line, homeported in Shanghai, is sailing through major ports including Osaka, Busan, Tokyo, and Nagoya, while facing typhoon threats.Some support1 report
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The idea of establishing Osaka as a secondary capital has gained political support to help mitigate disaster risks.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Takaichi's government forms a coalition while parliament is disrupted by a disaster in Tokyo, prompting a new law to reduce economic overconcentration.Some support4 reports
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A flight was diverted from Osaka to Nanning on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Galilei Holdings, based in Osaka, plans to acquire a minority stake and set up a joint venture to market products in India.Some support5 reports
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Prefectures are seeking designation as a second capital in Japan.Well supported3 reports
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SkyDrive is developing and conducting demonstration flights of eVTOL technology across various locations in Japan.Some support2 reports
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Maglev line research started by JNR in 1962, connecting Gifu to Nagoya, with new stations reaching Osaka within one hour.Some support1 report
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A DJ performing on a world tour was later found collapsed at home.Some support1 report
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MGM Resorts International is planning to build a new property in Osaka and has secured initial investment applications.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A trial addresses institutional failures within the national prosecution service, involving Daisuke Tabuchi.Some support1 report
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Capella Hotel Group is operating in Osaka, utilizing regional produce and Japanese design, and featuring commissioned video art by Takashi Makino.Some support1 report
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Ono Pharmaceutical, a company based in Japan, has announced that its headquarters are located in Osaka.Some support4 reports
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A high-speed rail service is operating, connecting major hubs including Tokyo Station, Shin-Osaka, and extending services to Fukuoka via Hakata Station.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Marui Group is expanding its operations by utilizing urban storefronts in major cities across Japan, including Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.Some support3 reports
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Uji and Wazuka are identified as tea-producing areas in Kyoto Prefecture, while Kenji Morimoto's company is located near Osaka.Some support1 report
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A scholar utilized Osaka as a financial base to facilitate a rescue effort.Some support1 report
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Sekisui Chemical, a diversified Japanese chemical company, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.Some support3 reports
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What's reaching Osaka
Events traced to Osaka, step by step, newest first- What could the discontinuation of flights to Kansai mean for Osaka?Kansai connectivity may face pressure from flight service reductionsPossible
- New 24 MW data center boosts Osaka's AI infrastructureOsaka gains major AI data center capacity through new joint ventureReported
- Typhoon threat may disrupt flights connecting to OsakaFlight disruptions may impact travel to Osaka due to typhoon threatReported
Around Osaka this week
News at the entities that move Osaka most-
Tokyo OperationalA film directed by Takashi Yamazaki portrays Godzilla's attack on Tokyo.Moves Osaka
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MGM Resorts International OperationalAria Patisserie, operated by MGM Resorts International, debuted on the Las Vegas Strip and utilized the airport hangar for an event.Moves Osaka
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Liberal Democratic Party OperationalJapanese political parties (LDP, JIP, Komeito) secured a majority and voted against a tax reduction bill in the House of Representatives.Moves Osaka
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Universal Destinations & Experiences StructuralUniversal Horror Unleashed is taking place in Las Vegas on the Strip.Moves Osaka
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Singapore TransactionalMalaysia is exploring its geothermal energy potential, with high temperatures recorded near Sembawang.Moves Osaka
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Emirates TransactionalEmirates uses Dubai's command center for shipment monitoring.Moves Osaka
Connections
The 40 strongest of 439, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Tokyo Operational
The cities actively compete for the role of secondary capital in Japan as part of a national effort to reduce Tokyo's economic overconcentration.
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Central Japan Railway Company Operational
Central Japan Railway Company operates high-speed rail services that connect the metropolitan area of Osaka.
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MGM Resorts International Operational
Osaka and MGM are engaged in a joint venture to develop a large-scale integrated resort project.
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Kansai Structural
Kansai functions as a critical power supplier to the metropolitan area of Osaka.
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Nagoya Transactional
A specific tour service moved from Osaka to Nagoya on a particular date.
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Liberal Democratic Party Operational
The Liberal Democratic Party is actively influencing the political and administrative processes regarding Osaka's potential upgrade to metropolis status.
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Universal Destinations & Experiences Structural
The expansion plans of Universal Destinations & Experiences are contingent upon securing land owned by the municipality of Osaka.
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Graham Hill Structural
Graham Hill is the founder of a local service company established in Osaka.
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Maibara Station Structural
one depends on the other
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University of Osaka Structural
The University of Osaka utilizes specific data generated within the boundaries of Osaka, establishing a functional dependency.
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Kansai Mentioned together
Osaka functions as a key economic and connectivity hub within the larger Kansai region.
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Shinjuku Operational
Both major urban centers face competitive pressures regarding mass tourism and destination popularity.
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Tokaido Structural
Tokaido trains operate and connect to Shin-Osaka Station, establishing a functional dependency on the city's infrastructure.
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Osaka Prefectural Police Structural
Osaka Prefectural Police operates within the jurisdiction of Osaka Prefecture.
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Nanning Transactional
A specific flight was diverted from Osaka to Nanning, establishing a functional movement between the two locations.
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Emirates Transactional
Emirates established a market presence in Osaka by opening a travel store.
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Sarufutsu Structural
Sarufutsu generates waste that is processed in Osaka.
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Kyoto Shared context
Both urban centers share a regional context, including shared market trends and environmental risks like flooding.
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Obayashi Corporation Shared context
Obayashi Corporation maintains its headquarters in the city of Osaka since its founding in 1892.
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Daifuku Shared context
Daifuku is headquartered in the city of Osaka.
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Dynabook Shared context
Dynabook operates in Osaka, leveraging local market demand and economic security factors.
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Seibu Railway Shared context
Seibu Railway is noted as entering the overnight market, operating within the regional context of Osaka.
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Taiping Operational
A 25-year agreement governs an elephant transfer operation involving Taiping and Osaka.
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Vietnam Operational
The relationship involves the movement of foreign nationals who supply labor to fill shortages in the respective entities.
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NTT Data Group Shared context
NTT Data Group plans to build a data center near Osaka, establishing a positional link between the company and the city.
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Asahi Shared context
Asahi conducted business operations, including developing CO2-pulling vending models, within the geographical area of Osaka.
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Japan Shared context
Osaka is a city within Japan, operating under national protocols and subject to national economic planning trends.
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Nipro Shared context
Nipro operates with its headquarters located in the city of Osaka.
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Taro Igarashi Mentioned together
The relationship is based on the co-mention of A and B within the context of expert opinion on urban architecture theory.
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Dhaka Mentioned together
Osaka's growth model is being used as a template for industrial corridor development in the Dhaka region.
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Ho Chi Minh City Mentioned together
The two cities were co-mentioned in an article describing a conference focused on innovation and cooperation.
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Takashi Miike Shared context
Takashi Miike was located in Osaka when he saw the film.
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Hirofumi Yoshimura Operational
A promotes B's economic function through specific initiatives, such as special-zone lodging systems for tourism.
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Jan van Zanen Shared context
The relationship is defined by A's involvement in local government roles addressing global challenges within the context of Osaka.
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Fukuoka Mentioned together
Both cities are discussed in the context of regional ambitions, specifically the seeking of a 'second capital' designation.
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Infosys Shared context
Infosys is establishing a growing operational footprint within Japan, where Osaka is located.
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Nxera Pharma Shared context
Nxera Pharma operates within the key locations of Osaka as part of its global footprint.
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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Shared context
The evidence suggests both entities are healthcare companies whose competitive landscape is being compared.
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John Wick Shared context
John Wick is associated with a scene set in Osaka.
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Singapore Transactional
A Singaporean owner plans to operate property in Osaka.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- Daikin conducted an experiment in Osaka on November 1, 2026.
- A property collapse occurred in Osaka after a local legislation loophole was exploited.
- Kyoto and Osaka are facing issues with short-term rentals, prompting Mayor Matsui to present regulatory changes in Kyoto.
- Anthropic and NTT Data Group are in final talks to build an AI data center near Osaka, Japan.
October 2026
5 events- Cities in Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka held a conference focused on innovation and cooperation.
- Police arrested suspects in a fraud ring operating in Moriyama, Osaka Prefecture.
- Both Tokyo and Osaka recorded extreme heat today, with the Japan Meteorological Agency monitoring weather across Japan.
- METI held the Global Startup EXPO 2026 in Osaka on October 19, 2026.
- A 25-year elephant transfer agreement is facing scrutiny from a parliamentary select committee in Taiping and Osaka.
September 2026
13 events- Pawn shops are prevalent in Osaka, Japan, reflecting broader economic trends affecting consumer behavior.
- Overnight trains launched on January 1, 2026, connecting major cities like Osaka and Tokyo via Nagoya and Kyoto.
- Graham Hill founded a local service company in Osaka, which serves as its market base.
- Sawai Group Holdings Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
- Land price gains are driving regional economic trends and shared market influences in the Kansai, Osaka, and adjacent urban centers since January 1, 2026.
- Shell waste from Sarufutsu is being processed in Osaka.
- Daifuku, a company, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
- Turkmenistan is strengthening relations with Osaka, hosting the World Expo 2025 and participating in bilateral economic cooperation talks.
- An entity named Carro is offering prizes, which include trips to Bali and a trip to Osaka.
- Tokyo and Osaka are contributing to overall inbound tourism success.
- Expert opinion on urban architecture theory in Osaka involving Taro Igarashi.
- A Singaporean owner plans to operate property in Osaka.
- Osaka city leased a land plot to a company for new attractions to support tourism and economic goals.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
13 events- Preliminary studies have been initiated for Shinkansen expansion and connectivity improvements in the Kansai/Osaka region.
- The article reports on the status of several major cities in Japan, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, and Osaka, as of August 1, 2026.
- USJ expansion in Osaka requires land owned by the city, leading the mayor to announce future land plans.
- During a roadshow in Osaka, Piyush Goyal invited Japanese companies to invest in India, leading to partnerships between Kansai companies and Indian workers, including MSC setting up an academy in Mumbai.
- Strategic partners met in Osaka on August 25 to discuss potential partnerships and collaborations.
- Tokyo and Osaka are hosting major traditional festivals concurrently, showcasing their cultural vibrancy.
- Tim Ho Wan is expanding its operations across North America and Japan, with existing stores in Osaka and Tokyo.
- Travelers are searching for fares to Japan, specifically mentioning Osaka.
- Cultural exchange meetings between the Netherlands and Osaka focus on local government roles in global challenges.
- A special-zone lodging system for tourism was promoted in Osaka, and Yu Yamada conducted community development surveys.
- Osaka citizens gathered at Awaji Park and Miyazaki protesters gathered on August 16, 2026.
- A production utilizing Osaka as its base is leveraging Mickey Mouse for successful market expansion.
- A cruise line, homeported in Shanghai, is sailing through major ports including Osaka, Busan, Tokyo, and Nagoya, while facing typhoon threats.
July 2026
16 events- Kubota, a Japanese multinational manufacturer, is headquartered in Osaka.
- Daiwa House Industry, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, serves residential markets across Japan.
- A corporate executive operates in Osaka.
- Dynabook in Osaka is responding to local demand and economic security concerns.
- Zentoshin Co., based in Osaka, is facing bankruptcy due to fraud and pandemic pressures.
- The idea of establishing Osaka as a secondary capital has gained political support to help mitigate disaster risks.
- Takaichi's government forms a coalition while parliament is disrupted by a disaster in Tokyo, prompting a new law to reduce economic overconcentration.
- A flight was diverted from Osaka to Nanning on July 1, 2026.
- Galilei Holdings, based in Osaka, plans to acquire a minority stake and set up a joint venture to market products in India.
- Prefectures are seeking designation as a second capital in Japan.
- SkyDrive is developing and conducting demonstration flights of eVTOL technology across various locations in Japan.
- Maglev line research started by JNR in 1962, connecting Gifu to Nagoya, with new stations reaching Osaka within one hour.
- A DJ performing on a world tour was later found collapsed at home.
- A trial addresses institutional failures within the national prosecution service, involving Daisuke Tabuchi.
- Capella Hotel Group is operating in Osaka, utilizing regional produce and Japanese design, and featuring commissioned video art by Takashi Makino.
- Marui Group is expanding its operations by utilizing urban storefronts in major cities across Japan, including Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.
June 2026
9 events- Daikin Industries, a company, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
- West Japan Railway Company, headquartered in Osaka, announces its operations managing the comprehensive rail network across western Honshu.
- Central Japan Railway Company operates high-speed rail lines connecting Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.
- MGM Resorts International is planning to build a new property in Osaka and has secured initial investment applications.
- Ono Pharmaceutical, a company based in Japan, has announced that its headquarters are located in Osaka.
- A high-speed rail service is operating, connecting major hubs including Tokyo Station, Shin-Osaka, and extending services to Fukuoka via Hakata Station.
- Uji and Wazuka are identified as tea-producing areas in Kyoto Prefecture, while Kenji Morimoto's company is located near Osaka.
- A scholar utilized Osaka as a financial base to facilitate a rescue effort.
- Sekisui Chemical, a diversified Japanese chemical company, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.