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  • Emerge at JR Osaka Station, the largest train terminal in western Japan, to discover new urban developments and luxury hotels that have cut their ribbons in 2024, with more opening in 2025. Conde Nast Traveller
  • Osaka prefectural and municipal governments, Osaka Metro, air taxi operator Soracle and Marubeni have formed a consortium to commercialize Osakako Vertiport, a dedicated eVTOL facility on the shoreline of Osaka Bay planned to be operational from 2028. Aviation Week Network
  • SoftBank will utilize the AI Data Center it is developing on the former Sharp Corporation factory site in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture (the Osaka Sakai AI Data Center) as a core hub to establish its AX Factory and the GX Factory. SoftBank
  • Research by a team at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan could offer a new way to control quantum states and behaviour within complex systems, unleashing new potential for quantum materials. Laser Focus World
  • SoftBank Group's mobile unit will begin manufacturing large-scale battery cells at its Sakai, Osaka plant to meet surging power needs from AI services. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
  • SkyDrive is targeting commercial operations of its three-seat SD-05 eVTOL in 2028, having flown public demonstrations at Expo 2025 Osaka and in Tokyo. Aerospace Testing International
  • Osaka Prefecture has formulated a plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and is working with departments to implement various measures and projects. Osaka Prefecture
  • Osaka Prefecture is engaged in various initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 in cooperation with private businesses such as companies and organizations. Osaka Prefecture
  • Cities like Tokyo and Osaka are expected to see continued high demand, with Japan remaining a favorite for both leisure and business travelers. Travel And Tour World
  • If Japan completes the Tokyo-Osaka maglev line by 2035-2045, it will definitely prove maglev trains work at scale. Weird & Amazing Facts
  • MEDICAL JAPAN OSAKA serves as a gateway for companies aiming to expand in Asia's high-growth medical markets through its combination of technology exhibitions, knowledge exchange and essential networking opportunities. PR.com

Last updated: 25 June 2026



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