Three baby Southern Rockhopper Penguins have been born at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. One chick, weighing about 700 grams after 10 days, is now visible, peeping for food and being fed by its parents. The aquarium hopes visitors will appreciate the wonder of life through the chicks and their parenting.
Discussions for a third Osaka Metropolis Plan referendum have begun, but opposition parties (Komeito and Liberal Democratic Party factions) have boycotted the meeting, citing procedural disagreements. This leaves the Osaka Restoration Association to lead the debate, raising concerns about the plan's development and the feasibility of meeting the tight deadline for the upcoming unified local elections.
A transgender Osaka town councilor is suing a 50-year-old man for ¥2 million in damages over discriminatory SNS posts made between March and April 2025. The councilor, Risa Kawakami, stated she was driven to a difficult situation by the "heartless attacks."
A woman in her 20s was stabbed and robbed of her bag in an underground mall near JR Tennoji Station in Osaka. She was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Two male suspects fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident as attempted robbery and murder.
A woman in her 20s was stabbed and robbed near Tennoji Station in Osaka. Two male suspects are on the run. The victim was conscious when transported to the hospital.
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25 years after the Osaka Ikeda Elementary School incident where a man killed 8 children and injured 15 others, the motive and societal impact are examined. The perpetrator cited revenge against his ex-wife and a desire for the death penalty.
Osaka City announced plans to solicit bids for the second phase of development of the Yumeshima Expo site in late June/early July, with a decision on the developer expected around February next year. The 50-hectare area will preserve part of the Expo's iconic Grand Roof Ring, with a memorial hall and park planned.
The Osaka Prefectural Assembly has approved the establishment of a legal framework for the "Osaka Metropolis Plan" with a majority vote. The plan aims for a referendum alongside the unified local elections next spring, but the tight timeline raises concerns about adequate public discussion.
Osaka Prefectural Police have issued a public arrest warrant for Tomoteru Fujiwara, 28, on suspicion of theft. Fujiwara is believed to be a member of the "Tokuryu" (anonymous, fluid criminal group) and may have directed arrested university students in a series of thefts, including the March burglary of an office in Sakai City and the theft of 60 smartphones from a store in Sennan City.
The Osaka Prefectural Assembly approved the establishment of a legal body for the 'Osaka Metropolis Plan' with a majority vote. This clears the way for the first meeting in mid-June, moving towards a potential third referendum.
Aryna Sabalenka, victorieuse à Roland-Garros, est en couple avec l'homme d'affaires brésilien Georgios Frangulis. Il est le fondateur de Oakberry, une marque de superaliments, et a surmonté un cancer de la thyroïde.
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, and Greater Bay Airlines cancelled or rescheduled flights to Japan on Wednesday due to Typhoon Jangmi approaching Tokyo. Affected routes include Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
Osaka Prefectural Assembly passed a bill to establish a council for the 'Osaka Metropolis Plan' on June 3rd. This paves the way for a third referendum on the plan to abolish Osaka City and reorganize it into special wards, with Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura aiming for a vote next spring.
Technologies showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai for wellbeing are gaining traction for practical use. Pasona Group announced a "cartilage conduction" earphone business, while other innovations in food and remote healthcare are expected, with collaboration between large corporations, government, and smaller firms being key.
Monaco fired coach Bouconnioli after finishing 7th in Ligue 1. Naomi Osaka left the French Open with a positive mindset despite a loss, focusing on her growth. Cho Yu-gi was called up to South Korea's World Cup squad after a teammate's injury.
Osaka University researchers identified five genes that help heart recovery after myocardial infarction. Administering these as mRNA to mice improved heart function and survival rates, marking a world first for combination mRNA therapy.
Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka's French Open night match sparked debate over gender equality. Despite organizers claiming no bias, statistics show a significant disparity in night matches allocated to men versus women since 2021, leading to player frustration and calls for change from figures like Boris Becker.
Osaka police arrested three men, including a yakuza member, for serial theft. They allegedly recruited high school students for "dark part-time jobs" via SNS, instructing them through anonymous apps. The group is suspected of over 60 similar break-ins in Osaka.
Sixteen employees of Hanam Clean, a company contracted by Tondabayashi City, Osaka Prefecture, to collect bulky waste, were found to have stolen items such as frying pans and electrical wiring from the waste. The thefts were discovered after a citizen reported seeing the employees take items from the garbage bags.
La première "night session" féminine de Roland-Garros depuis 2023, opposant Sabalenka à Osaka, a été un succès d'affluence et d'ambiance. Sabalenka plaide pour plus de matchs féminins en soirée, malgré l'argument du coût pour le spectateur.
Sabalenka đã đánh bại Naomi Osaka sau ba set tại Roland Garros, tiến vào tứ kết. Tay vợt người Belarus thể hiện phong độ ổn định với những cú giao bóng mạnh mẽ và khả năng kiểm soát trận đấu.
大阪市は、水道料金のお知らせ票に「大阪市で先生になろう！」という広告を掲載し、教員不足解消を目指す。免許を持つが教職に就いていない「ペーパーティーチャー」を対象に、市立幼稚園・小中学校の講師を募集。市教育委員会の担当者が水道局に無償掲載を依頼し、実現した。
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Sabalenka celebrated with a moonwalk, delighting the Paris crowd. She will next face Diana Shnaider.
