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Restrictions to be put in place in big cities 3 months before the Olympics are due to begin
Mad brilliance of an Osaka logo banishes Covid-19 back into a box
Former Nissan chief’s miraculous disappearing act has embarrassed Japan and caused problems for Lebanon
Chinese leader to meet US president at summit
US president met with Russian leader at G20 summit
City hopes reclaimed island project will become a tourist mecca
Recent disasters highlighted the low-lying city’s increasing vulnerability
G20 and World Expo put focus on region with an economy bigger than Switzerland’s
Region’s passion for baseball and football is entwined with its identity
Exhibition containing 60 works to coincide with 2020 Tokyo Olympics
This bustling business hub also has a slower side with historic temples and hearty food
Widespread damage and disruption from magnitude 6.1 quake in Japan’s second city
Pharmaceutical companies look overseas for growth as home market shrinks
Manufacturer’s growth reflects entrepreneurial spirit of its regional home, Kansai
Region hopes tourism and healthcare innovation will help offset Tokyo’s dominance
Japan’s historic Kansai region is staging a comeback. We look at how innovation in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto is shaping the whole country’s future. Plus: a floating medical tech hub, plans for a billion-dollar casino, and a jumper made from one single thread
The region has enjoyed profits from convenient food, but not every idea travels
Jokes are part of Osaka’s commercial culture, but humour has become a serious export
Ex-mayor Toru Hashimoto argued having one layer of government would benefit city
Shinzo Abe faces widening scandal as bureaucrat testifies over massive discount
Contractors Kajima and Shimizu raided by prosecutors in high-profile investigation
Sniffer dogs and killer drones sought in battle to eradicate red fire ants
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