OSAKA--Osaka Metro Co.’s first new subway train since privatization features a futuristic octagonal front face covered by a large sheet of glass with light-emitting diodes embedded in four corners.

As the Osaka Expo came to a close, the final day left a mix of excitement and bittersweet emotions among the staff. On one of ...

With everything going on these days, you’d be forgiven to not remember that Osaka is slated to host the World Expo in 2025. It promises to be quite the event, complete with virtual Pokemon tour guides ...

OSAKA -- Posts claiming that a "second chapter" for Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, will ...

A man was arrested Sunday morning at a railway station in southern Osaka after allegedly stabbing at least one nearby passenger aboard a train, leaving at least three injured, media reports said. At ...

Tesla has deployed an interesting new Powerpack system to provide backup power to a train in Osaka in case of an emergency and to reduce peak energy demand. At this point, Tesla has hundreds of ...

A table used in Nankai Railway's "rapi:t" airport express trains is seen in a bedroom with glass walls that overlook the area surrounding the Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka hotel, as seen in this photo ...

While Tokyo is boosting its already efficient public transport and implementing new technology for the upcoming Olympics, Osaka is also making big strides to cater to its rapidly growing tourist ...

Japan’s train system is super smart, speedy and efficient, no wonder it’s gained a cult following. Rail fans now have something new to geek out to, as this hotel in Osaka has outfitted a suite with ...