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Thai volleyballers shock Brazil with straight-sets win

The Thai women’s volleyball team shocked world No.2 Brazil with a straight-sets victory in the Volleyball Nations League tournament in Osaka on Saturday afternoon.

Bangkok Post

Japan beat Thailand as VNL survival battle heats up

Thailand suffered their second straight loss in Osaka after going down to hosts Japan 3-1 (25-15, 25-21, 22-25, 25-22) on Thursday at the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 preliminary phase.

Bangkok Post

Thailand swept aside by mighty US in VNL opener

Thailand lost to United States 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) in their opening game of the third and last week of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 preliminary phase in Osaka, Japan, on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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Thailand captain Pornpun targets two wins in Osaka

Thailand start the third and final week of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 in Osaka, Japan, today, with captain Pornpun Guedpard setting a bold target of securing two wins despite facing world-class opponents.

Bangkok Post

I’m A Street Photographer Who Visited Japan And Captured Its Two Very Different Sides (30 Pics)

I went to Japan. And in those ten days, I realised one thing: there is no better country to photograph for someone who does street photography, and not only that. I’ve only just started going through the photos I took, and here I’m sharing a small selection, just a small…

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25 Incredible Glass Food Sculptures By A Japanese Artist Who Has Mastered The Art Of Illusion

This Osaka-based artist has become known for transforming one of the world's most unforgiving materials into remarkably lifelike food sculptures. Working with molten glass at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C, Ito combines traditional glassblowing techniques with meticulous craftsmanship to recreate the colors, textures, and subtle imperfections that make real food look so…

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Japan braces for twin tropical storms, airlines cancel over 100 flights

As two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, approach Japan, residents brace for severe weather alerts and over 100 flight cancellations. Flood warnings have been issued for southern regions, particularly affecting Kyoto and Osaka, where heavy rainfall raises the risk of landslides. Both automakers and a US-Japan military exercise are also…

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Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuel

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a battery-free artificial photosynthesis system that continuously converts sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into formic acid, a useful liquid fuel and energy-storage chemical. By redesigning the electrolyser to self-regulate under changing sunlight conditions, the team eliminated the need for batteries and complex electronic…

The Economic Times

Agoda Reveals Top Family-Friendly Urban Hubs for the 2026 School Summer Break

SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that Thai travelers are prioritizing family-friendly destinations for the 2026 summer holidays, focusing on places that combine world-famous attractions with a safe, easy-to-navigate environment. The insights are based on accommodation searches on Agoda from 1 January to 30…

AAP

Centel expands in Japan with Osaka hotel

SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel (Centel) is capitalising on the growing Japanese tourism sector with the launch of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, its second hotel in Osaka.

Bangkok Post

“He let me into the basement with all his secret stuff and he had 10 Dumbles down there. It was the biggest collection I’ve ever seen in person!” Jake Kiszka on the time he went shopping for the world’s most expensive guitar amp in Japan

And it was then when the Greta Van Fleet guitarist realised that the über-rare holy grail tube amp was still a little steep for his liking...

MusicRadar

Quirk Cycles wins best road bike at Bespoked London 2026

The Hackney builder’s Durmitor takes the prize from judge Robin Mather – with Bespoked Osaka next on the calendar in Japan

Cycling Weekly

Honda Hopes You Like The E-Clutch, Because It's Got Big Plans For The Transmission

The 2026 Osaka Motorcycle Show just wrapped, and Honda brought a couple of E-Clutch design concepts to the show that look production-ready.

RideApart

Watch: 13ft pipe shoots out of Japanese highway in Osaka city centre

A giant steel pipe shot out of a highway in Japan, rising as high as 13 metres above ground, according to local authorities.

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I used Canvas in Gemini to plan a trip — and it found free activities I didn’t expect

Can Google's new AI canvas actually plan a better vacation? I put Gemini’s latest feature to the test for trip planning and was shocked when it uncovered hidden, free activities I never would have found on my own. Here is how it works.

Euronews

New luxury tourist train connecting Osaka to UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya to launch in April

Passengers will be able to explore pilgrimage routes, Shingon Buddhist temples and the largest cemetery in Japan.

The Times of India

Anonymous person donates $3.6 million in gold blocks to fix clogged drains and water system in Japan's Osaka

An anonymous benefactor gifted Osaka 21 kilograms of gold, valued at $3.6 million, specifically for water and drainage system repairs. This significant donation, accepted after thorough checks, will address urgent infrastructure needs in the aging Japanese city's network, which serves millions and faces frequent failures. Officials expressed immense gratitude for…

The Independent UK

Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes

Osaka has received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair the Japanese city’s aging water pipes

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Three people stabbed at Japan library as police arrest 61-year-old suspect

Attack comes days after fatal stabbing of teenager in Osaka

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This underrated Japanese city is perfect for escaping overtourism

Delectable marbled beef dishes, hot springs and sake – but minus the crowds. This port city is Japan’s best-kept secret, says Venus Wong

The Times of India

Will PM Sanae Takaichi win the Japan general elections 2026? Voters trudge through snow in rare winter polls

Voting began on Sunday across Japan in a key election for the 465-member House of Representatives, widely regarded as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership and her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led government. The outcome will determine whether Takaichi consolidates her position or faces political uncertainty amid growing scrutiny…

Euronews

This year could be a surprisingly affordable time to see Japan’s cherry blossoms

Both independent travel and tour packages are seeing more competitive pricing this year.

The Conversation

War of words between China and Japan is fuelling real tension in the Asia-Pacific region

In a now deleted social media post, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China to the Japanese city of Osaka recently threatened to “cut off” Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “filthy head.”

The Independent UK

China summons Japanese ambassador amid ongoing row over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Beijing warns Tokyo over comments seen as signalling a potential military response to a Taiwan conflict

The Conversation

What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language

Your host in Osaka, Japan, slips on a pair of headphones and suddenly hears your words transformed into flawless Kansai Japanese. Even better, their reply in their native tongue comes through perfectly clear to you.

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