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Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai: A Complete Guide to Japan’s World Expo

The countdown to Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai has begun, and the excitement is spreading across Japan and the world. Scheduled to open on April 13, 2025, and run until October 13, 2025, this global event is expected to welcome more than 28 million visitors from around the world. With its visionary theme, futuristic architecture, and cultural showcases, Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai promises to be one of the most significant world expos in history. But this is not Osaka’s first time hosting the world. In 1970, the city staged Expo ’70, an unforgettable cultural and technological milestone that marked Japan’s arrival as a modern global power. Half a century later, Osaka […]

Osaka History Timeline: Key Events That Shaped the City

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Introduction: Why Osaka History Still Matters Osaka is Japan’s third-largest city and a vital hub of culture, commerce, and creativity. But to truly understand its present and future—including the much-anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai—you must first explore its rich and layered past. Osaka history is a timeline of transformation, resilience, and innovation, stretching from ancient capitals to futuristic visions. In this article, we’ll guide you through the major milestones that shaped Osaka into the metropolis it is today. From ancient emperors and bustling merchant towns to wartime destruction and modern revitalization, Osaka history offers profound insights into Japan’s national story. Ancient Osaka: The Birthplace of Japanese Civilization 5th–7th Century: Naniwa,

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