Osaka takes advantage of Expo buzz to boost nighttime economy

Osaka takes advantage of Expo buzz to boost nighttime economy Osaka takes advantage of Expo buzz to boost nighttime economy

OSAKA — As the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Japan draws visitors from around the world, the city is working hard to boost its after-dark appeal. New nighttime attractions, from sumo exhibitions to food trucks and a glass-paneled dome, are spring up across Osaka, aiming to pull expo-goers into the city and give its sluggish nighttime economy a much-needed boost.

Just one subway stop from the Expo’s main site on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay, a glowing dome called “The Jewelry” lights up the bay area. The glass-paneled structure, which changes colors throughout the night, has quickly become a landmark.