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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Shogo Harato appointed as president of Kansai Mirai Bank, with the motto 'Banking common sense is the public's unconventional wisdom'

Shogo Harato has been appointed president of Kansai Mirai Bank, advocating for innovative approaches in banking.

Feb 27 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Utilization of Expo's Surplus: Legacy Conference Discusses Application of Rings, Memorial Hall, and Advanced Technologies

A legacy conference held in Tokyo discussed the allocation of surplus funds from the Osaka-Kansai Expo towards various initiatives.

Feb 27 β€’ 07:57 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York Times
National & Local

The Japanese Airport That Doesn’t Lose Bags

Kansai International Airport in Japan has a remarkable record of not losing any luggage since its inception in 1994, reflecting the country’s dedication to service and efficiency.

Feb 23 β€’ 12:53 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Japanese Department holds β€˜3rd Overseas Department Meeting’ in the Kansai region of Japan

The Japanese Department of Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies successfully held its β€˜3rd Overseas Department Meeting’ in the Kansai region, Japan, facilitating meaningful educational exchange and cultural experiences for students.

Feb 23 β€’ 01:20 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New chairman of the Electricity Business Federation appointed: Kansai Electric's Mori takes over after Chubu Electric's president's resignation due to scandal

Kansai Electric's president, Mori Nozomu, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Electricity Business Federation following the resignation of the former chairman over data falsification issues related to a nuclear power plant.

Feb 20 β€’ 07:59 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Taxation of land under building construction as 'farmland' deemed 'illegal' by appeals court

An appeals court ruled that a city illegally taxed land used for a building as farmland, affirming that the taxation did not reflect the land's actual usage.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:18 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Are the Origins of Ornamental Medaka in Kansai and Setouchi? Large-scale Genome Analysis by Hiroshima University and Others

A large-scale genome analysis suggests that ornamental medaka may originate from wild medaka in the Kansai and Setouchi regions of Japan.

Feb 18 β€’ 09:30 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

President of Kansai Electric Power Takes Over as Chairman of the Federation of Electric Power Companies Following the Resignation Due to Scandal

Kansai Electric Power's President, Nozomu Mori, is set to become the new chairman of the Federation of Electric Power Companies in Japan, succeeding the resigned chairman Yoshinobu Hayashi due to a scandal.

Feb 16 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Four Months After the Expo Closing, What Remains at the Site: Progress on the Demolition of the Ring, Sparse Pavilions

Four months after the Osaka-Kansai Expo's closure, demolition progresses on key structures at the site, including the iconic 'Big Roof Ring' and various international pavilions.

Feb 10 β€’ 08:20 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Passenger numbers on China routes at Kansai Airport down 60% in January due to ongoing travel restrictions

In January, passenger numbers on China routes at Kansai Airport fell by 58%, continuing the trend of declining travel due to restrictions by the Chinese government.

Feb 9 β€’ 08:30 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Population Movement in the Kansai Region: A Surplus of In-migrants for the First Time in 52 Years, Driven by Redevelopment in Osaka

The Kansai region, particularly Osaka, has recorded a surplus of in-migrants for the first time in 52 years, according to a recent population movement report by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Japan.

Feb 8 β€’ 02:30 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Population Decline, AI, Foreign Talent... Economic Community Discusses Social Issues at Seminar in Kyoto

Business leaders gathered in Kyoto to discuss six social challenges, including population decline and workforce shortages, at the Kansai Economic Seminar hosted by the Kansai Economic Federation.

Feb 6 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The country's highest peak 'Omagari Fireworks' will come to Kansai at the Himeji Sea Fireworks Festival

The prestigious 'Omagari Fireworks' from Akita is set to be showcased at the Himeji Seaport Festival on September 20, marking the first time these renowned firework artisans will perform at a permanent event in the Kansai region.

Feb 5 β€’ 08:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The schedule of the Argentine volleyball team in the 2026 Nations League

The Argentine national team, led by Horacio Dileo, will compete in three weekends in Brasilia, Gliwice, and Kansai, with the match schedule to be announced soon.

Feb 2 β€’ 18:01 UTC

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