May 13, 2025

Osaka Expo Still Struggling to Draw Visitors despite Reaching 2 M.

Osaka, May 13 (Jiji Press)--The 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka, which began a month ago, is still struggling to draw visitors, although it has attracted two million visitors faster than the 2005 Expo in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

Nissan to Cut 20,000 Jobs Globally

Tokyo, May 12 (Jiji Press)--Struggling Nissan Motor Co. is planning to cut about 20,000 jobs in and outside Japan, up from 9,000 as previously planned, it was learned Monday.

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