March in Osaka, Kyoto, and the Kansai region is packed with exciting events, from popular anime and character-themed ...

He meets the spirited and sometimes flamboyant residents. The journey fittingly starts at the Osaka Castle, which was founded by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi who was known for his flamboyant ...

An iconic artwork called "Tower of the Sun" by artist Taro Okamoto loomed large over Osaka Expo '70 and became a lasting image. Now, the popular anime robot Gundam is set to tower over the 2025 ...