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A giant steel pipe rising up to 13 metres protruded from the ground on a Osaka city highway during sewer construction, according to local authorities; video of the incident was not playable due to a technical error, and no injuries were reported.
In Osaka, an 11.5-foot-diameter sewer pipe suddenly rose more than 32 feet from a construction site, nearly reaching an elevated road and prompting road closures. Officials say draining water may have buoyed the empty pipe, which was later lowered back into the ground after firefighters cut a side opening and injected water; the final 5.2 feet will be removed, keeping streets closed for several more days with no injuries reported.
A large underground steel pipe (27 meters long, 3.5 meters in diameter) rose about 13 meters from the ground at a construction site near Hankyu’s Osaka-Umeda Station in Osaka, likely part of connecting a sewer to a water storage pipe for rainwater overflow; no injuries were reported and traffic was briefly halted as investigators determine the cause.
Naomi Osaka defeated Sorana Cirstea in three sets at the Australian Open, but the match was defined by a tense post-match moment as Cirstea avoided a full handshake; Osaka said she reacted to Cirstea’s on-court taunts and later apologized for some remarks, while Cirstea downplayed the drama and suggested it should stay between them. The clash contrasted with Osaka’s fashion-forward walk-on outfits ahead of the match.
Naomi Osaka kicked off her Australian Open campaign with a jellyfish-inspired ocean-blue outfit designed with Nike and London stylist Robert Wun, dedicating it to her daughter Shai. She beat Antonia Ruzic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena to reach round two, with commentators praising both the statement look and her performance.
Naomi Osaka arrived at the Australian Open with a striking fashion moment as she walked onto Rod Laver Arena for her first-round match against Antonia Ruzic of Croatia, signaling a stylish start to her Melbourne campaign on January 20, 2026.
Naomi Osaka won her semi-final match against Amanda Anisimova in a tense three-set battle, while Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in a hard-fought three-set match to reach the final of the US Open 2025 women's singles.
Amanda Anisimova defeated Naomi Osaka in the US Open semifinals, advancing to her first final, highlighting their remarkable comebacks and shared mental health struggles, with both players emphasizing the importance of mental health support in sports.
Apple has opened a new store in Osaka, Japan, emphasizing accessibility and inclusive design, with workshops on Apple Intelligence and iPhone photography, reflecting the city's vibrancy and creativity.
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a new method called level-zero magic state distillation that significantly reduces the resources needed for high-fidelity magic states, overcoming noise challenges and accelerating the development of practical, large-scale quantum computers.
Pokémon Cafes in Osaka and Tokyo are serving visually stunning dishes that can 'mega evolve' into Pokémon characters through an app, featuring intricate designs like Mega Charizard and Mega Ampharos-themed treats, with special merchandise included. The experience combines real food with augmented reality, creating an immersive Pokémon-themed dining adventure.
Osaka's danjiri matsuri, a centuries-old float festival, combines craftsmanship and adrenaline as participants race massive wooden floats through the streets. Known for its danger, the festival celebrates woodworking and community spirit, with floats adorned by hand-carved figures. Despite its rich history, the festival faces challenges due to Japan's declining population, impacting participation. Artisans like Akihiko Maeda continue to build and restore these floats, hoping to preserve the tradition for future generations.
The final day of the 2024 MAMA Awards took place at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, featuring performances by artists such as INI, BIBI, MEOVV, ZEROBASEONE, (G)I-DLE, Byeon Woo Seok, G-Dragon, BIGBANG, SEVENTEEN, and aespa. The event concluded a series of performances that began in Los Angeles and continued in Osaka, showcasing a diverse lineup of K-Pop talent.
Fruit Parlor Columbia, a hidden underground parfait parlour in Osaka, Japan, has been serving jumbo parfaits for over 40 years. Located on the second basement floor of an office building in the Sakaisuji Honmachi business district, the café offers a variety of flavors and ingredients in their parfaits, including blackcurrant, pineapple, ramune soda, and chocolate chip. The parfaits are so big that they can be shared by up to 60 people. The owners, who originally ran a coffee shop in Umeda, moved to the current location to take on the challenge of sustaining a store on the second basement floor. The café attracts both office workers during lunchtime and dessert enthusiasts on weekends, and they also offer a lunch menu.
A woman was arrested for allegedly spraying pepper spray in the restroom of an Osaka department store, sending 14 people to the hospital with eye and throat pain. The suspect admitted to the allegations and was identified as Misao Yamagishi, a resident of Osaka's Abeno Ward. The incident occurred on the ninth floor of the Hankyu Department Store in Osaka's Kita Ward.