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.