When you’re planning your trip to Osaka, there are many things to consider — which of the gazillions of shopping arcades to ...

Osaka, Japan — Alyse Sugahara gripped a beer as ... fetish bars and karaoke clubs here, where she was about to spend another night outside the lines of conventional Japanese society.

OSAKA—As Osaka prepares to host the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, local authorities and businesses are stepping up efforts to attract foreign tourists and tap into the city’s vibrant nightlife.