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Venomous spider now found across most of Japan

An invasive species of poisonous arachnid called the redback spider, which was first discovered in Japan 28 years ago in Osaka Prefecture, has now spread across nearly the entire country, according to the National Institute for Environmental Studies and other sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan approves $8.1 billion Osaka resort, country's first casino

(This April 13 story has been corrected to fix initial investment amount to 1.08 trillion yen ($8.1 billion) from 1.8 trillion yen ($13.5 billion) in the headline and paragraph 1)

Reuters

Japan approves plan to open first casino to lure tourists

Japan’s government has approved a controversial plan to open the country’s first casino in the city of Osaka as it seeks to lure more foreign tourists

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Japan approves building of first casino

Casino complex to be built in Osaka after ban was lifted despite fears about gambling addiction

The Guardian - UK

Osaka casino resort's approval process is in final stage, Japan PM says

A casino resort project in Osaka, western Japan, is in the final stages of the government's approval process, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters

Komeito growing increasingly concerned over Ishin wins

Komeito, the Liberal Democratic Party's coalition partner, is growing increasingly concerned about the success of the Ishin parties, which include both Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) and the regional party Osaka Ishin, in the recent regional elections.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Osaka hotel ready to roll

Centara Hotels & Resorts, together with Taisei Corporation and Kanden Realty & Development, has announced the completion of the construction of the Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, which is set to open on July 1 this year.

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Japan ruling party triumphs in local elections despite criticism over links to Moonies

Support for the Liberal Democratic party had plunged last year as media uncovered its links to the Unification church after the killing of Shinzo Abe

The Guardian - AU

Removal of dead whale cost Osaka City over 80 million yen

The cost of removing a whale that died after straying into the Yodo River estuary via Osaka Bay in January totaled 80.19 million yen, according to the Osaka City government.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Diners in Japan arrested for dipping own chopsticks in communal bowl of ginger

Arrests over prank at beef bowl restaurant in Osaka come in wake of ‘sushi terrorism’ revelations that have gripped Japan’s food industry

The Guardian - AU

More ‘sushi terrorists’ arrested in Japan

Two men have been arrested for allegedly harming the business of the Japanese beef bowl chain Yoshinoya after video emerged of one of them eating from a container of toppings meant for all customers, Osaka police said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

More dirty diners arrested in Japan

TOKYO: Two men have been arrested for allegedly harming the business of the Japanese beef bowl chain Yoshinoya after video emerged of one of them eating directly from a container of toppings meant for all customers, Osaka police said on Tuesday.

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New Osaka Station platform means greater convenience, faster travel

OSAKA -- A newly developed underground area near JR Osaka Station is expected to further enhance the functionality of Western Japan's largest rail terminal.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Whale meat on the menu as Japanese suppliers try to tempt tourists

With the domestic market in long-term decline, whalers and restaurants are working with the Japan travel bureau in a bid to win over skeptical visitors

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‘John Wick 4′ review: A globetrotting American assassin in Paris, Berlin and Neverland

“John Wick: Chapter 4″ is the ultraviolent “An American in Paris” we needed, I suppose. And not only in Paris. Keanu Reeves, returning as the inhumanly cool assassin, grieving widower and indestructible killing machine John Wick, zigzags from New York to Osaka to Berlin, winding up in the City of…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

In Osaka, high hopes for better Japan-ROK ties

OSAKA -- In Osaka, home to a large population of Korean residents of Japan, hopes are high that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's visit to Japan, the first such trip by a South Korean leader in 12 years, will be a significant step toward improving relations between the two…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ohtani socks pair of HRs as Samurai win WBC warmup

Major league star Shohei Ohtani started his return trip to Japan with a bang, blasting a pair of three-run homers in consecutive at-bats for Japan in a warmup game for the upcoming World Baseball Classic against the Hanshin Tigers on Monday night at Kyocera Dome Osaka.

Newcastle Herald

Food Bites: Osaka chef takes over Apé kitchen in March

"I first met Ryuma in 2015, and his exceptional skills and innovative techniques while cooking yakitori left a lasting impression on me," says Taiyo Namba.

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Centara to debut in Japan, new details revealed

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, will make its Japan debut with the launch of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Based on what we know so far and our previous reports, Centara's first property in Japan looks to be a grand and promising foothold.

Evening Standard

From the best wards for ramen to après-ski with a difference: 6 unmissable experiences to try in Japan

From indulging in the Japanese tradition of kuidaore (“eat until you drop”) in Osaka to unwinding in the iconic “onsen” hot springs, add these spots to your itinerary now

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Two carriers extend services

Two Japanese carriers -- Japan Airlines (JAL) and Peach Aviation -- plan to increase the number of flights they operate to satisfy demand among Thai tourists, while tourism operators expect Thais to seek new travel destinations.

Bangkok Post

Winter wonderland

Besides famous cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, the northernmost prefecture of Japan known as Hokkaido is a top tourist attraction, especially for those who enjoy the chilly winter season and sports. It is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski areas. There are many renowned ski resorts…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Showa-era schoolhouses to be exhibited at 2025 Osaka Expo

Two schoolhouses built in the Showa era (1926-89) in Kyoto and Nara prefectures will be exhibited at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, according to the Japan Association for the International Exposition, which manages the Expo.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of Jetstar passengers stranded at Japanese airport for 40 hours

Travellers left ‘in the dark’ as they are forced to spend the night at Kansai Airport, Osaka

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese eels confirmed in Dotonbori River for 1st time

OSAKA -- The endangered Japanese eel has been confirmed for the first time to be living in the Dotonbori River in the Minami area of Osaka City, according to a local research institute.

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