Osaka’s Expo Boom: Global Investment Focus Shifts to Japan’s Second City

Osaka, Japan, is experiencing an unprecedented surge in global attention, officially securing its rank as the Number 1 Trending Destination worldwide.

This momentum is directly linked to the city's meticulous preparations to host the World Expo 2025, an event forecast to draw over 28 million visitors and spur billions in infrastructure spending.

This heightened interest represents a significant shift of investment and tourism focus away from the traditional capital, Tokyo. The Kansai region, anchored by Osaka, is now leveraging its unique appeal, including the historic Shitennoji Temple and its renowned status as the national center for gastronomy.

The economic ripple effect is profound: real estate prices near the Yumeshima Island Expo site have skyrocketed, and the region is seeing record foreign direct investment.

Local authorities, led by Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, are expediting transportation upgrades, including new metro extensions, to handle the massive influx of international tourists who will use Osaka as the jumping-off point for visits to cultural centers like Kyoto and Nara.