Tattooed stars like Johnny Depp and Lady Gaga would be unemployable in Osaka, mayor of Japanese city warns

19 May 2012, 8:59 pm

Toru Hashimoto the mayor of Osaka, in Japan, has caused a furore in the city by claiming he would never employee people with tattoos for public sector jobs - including stars from the world of show business.... Read More »

Counting Down to Eclipse Live from FUJIYAMA by Panasonic's Solar Power

18 May 2012, 10:00 am

OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- It's only days away from a rare solar eclipse and Panasonic is counting down to the special day! http://news.panasonic.net/archives/2012/0419_10352.html Setting up Panasonic ...... Read More »

Japan midfielder Kiyotake signs deal with Nurnberg

17 May 2012, 2:50 am

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Japanese midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake has completed a move to German club Nurnberg. The transfer was finalized Wednesday but Cerezo did not disclose the length of Kiyotake's contract with Nurnberg or the transfer fee.... Read More »

Plan for Japan quake debris advances

13 May 2012, 7:29 am

OSAKA, Japan, May 13 (UPI) -- An agreement has been reached in Japan for the disposal of the ashes from earthquake debris on a man-made island, officials said.... Read More »

Harry Potter theme-park attraction to open in Japan

10 May 2012, 8:24 am

OSAKA, Japan, May 10 (UPI) -- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme-park attraction is to open at Universal Studios Japan in late 2014, it was announced Thursday.... Read More »

Hogwarts Is Coming To Japan!

10 May 2012, 5:11 am

OSAKA, Japan, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Studios Japan, in partnership with Warner Bros. and Universal Parks & Resorts, announced today that they will be bringing The Wizarding World of Harry ...... Read More »

Harry Potter world coming to Japan

10 May 2012, 3:04 am

OSAKA, Japan (AFP) - Japanese fans of boy wizard Harry Potter will soon be able to explore the magical world of Hogwarts when Universal Studios Japan expands its theme park with a half-billion dollar investment.... Read More »

Santen Pharmaceutical Announces the Conclusion of the Agreement on Co-Promotion of VEGF Trap-Eye (Aflibercept ...

8 May 2012, 12:35 am

OSAKA, Japan -- Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Head office: Osaka, hereafter referred to as "Santen") announced today that Santen and Bayer Yakuhin, Ltd. (Head office: Osaka, hereafter referred ...... Read More »

Japan reactors idle as discontent grows

4 May 2012, 10:27 pm

OSAKA, Japan - Barring an unexpected turnaround, Japan this weekend will become a nuclear-free nation for the first time in more than four decades, at least temporarily.... Read More »

Osaka, Japan’s Most Dangerous City Safe Compared to USA?

2 May 2012, 5:06 am

Osaka boasts the highest crime rate in Japan, but in a city known for its friendly easy-going people are things really that bad? And should tourists steer clear of Osaka as a travel destination? This Summer Exploring Tokyo Travel Guide expands its travel guide to the Kansai region which includes Osa... Read More »