[breaking News]Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 9 Kyodo - Firefighters attend to a blaze in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Firefighting vehicles gather around a building in which a fire broke out on Jan. 9, 2026, near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower.

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Firefighting vehicles gather around a building in which a fire broke out on Jan. 9, 2026, near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower.

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Firefighters attend to a blaze in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising after a fire broke out in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising after a fire broke out in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

Zodiac transition ceremony

OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 26 Kyodo - A corn snake and a pony are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 26, 2025. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse. (Kyodo)

Zodiac transition ceremony

Zodiac transition ceremony

A corn snake and a pony are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 26, 2025. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse.

Zodiac transition ceremony

Zodiac transition ceremony

A corn snake and a pony are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 26, 2025. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse.

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City=February 21,2025,Naniwa-ku, Osaka

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City=February 21,2025,Naniwa-ku, Osaka

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City=February 21,2025,Naniwa-ku, Osaka

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City=February 21,2025,Naniwa-ku, Osaka

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City

Tsutenkaku Tower stands in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City=February 21,2025,Naniwa-ku, Osaka

Fire near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 21 Kyodo - Video taken on Jan. 21, 2025, shows smoke rising from a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower in the Shinsekai area of the western Japan city. (Kyodo)

Fire near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Fire near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2025, shows smoke rising from a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower in the Shinsekai area of the western Japan city.

Fire near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Fire near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2025, shows smoke rising from a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower in the Shinsekai area of the western Japan city.

Fire near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Fire near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2025, shows smoke rising from a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower in the Shinsekai area of the western Japan city.

Fire near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Fire near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2025, shows smoke rising from a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower in the Shinsekai area of the western Japan city.

Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Photo taken on Nov. 8, 2024, shows Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower in the Shinsekai area of the western Japan city.

Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

Photo taken on Nov. 8, 2024, shows Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower in the Shinsekai area of the western Japan city.

Harvest moon

Harvest moon

A harvest moon is seen behind Tsutenkaku Tower in the western Japan city of Osaka on Sept. 17, 2024.

Harvest moon

Harvest moon

A harvest moon is seen behind Tsutenkaku Tower in the western Japan city of Osaka on Sept. 17, 2024.

[Breaking News]New attraction at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

OSAKA,Japan, July 1 Kyodo -A "Dive and Walk" attraction begins at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on July 1, 2024.(Kyodo)

New attraction at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

New attraction at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

A "Dive and Walk" attraction begins at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on July 1, 2024.

New attraction at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

New attraction at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

A "Dive and Walk" attraction begins at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on July 1, 2024.

New attraction at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

New attraction at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

A "Dive and Walk" attraction begins at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on July 1, 2024.

New attraction at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

New attraction at Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

A "Dive and Walk" attraction begins at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on July 1, 2024.

1 year before 2025 World Expo

1 year before 2025 World Expo

Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower is lit up in blue and red -- the signature colors of the 2025 World Expo -- with a message reading "365 days to go" on April 13, 2024, exactly a year before the opening of the event in the western Japan city.

Zodiac transition ceremony

Zodiac transition ceremony

A rabbit and a seahorse, representing a dragon, are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 27, 2023. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and 2024 will be the Year of the Dragon.

500 days to go until 2025 Osaka expo

500 days to go until 2025 Osaka expo

Myaku-Myaku, the mascot for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, poses for a photo in front of Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Nov. 24, 2023, about 500 days ahead of the start of the event in the western Japan city.

500 days to go until 2025 Osaka expo

500 days to go until 2025 Osaka expo

Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower is lit up on Nov. 24, 2023, about 500 days ahead of the start of the 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city.

500 days to go until 2025 Osaka expo

500 days to go until 2025 Osaka expo

Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower is lit up on Nov. 24, 2023, about 500 days ahead of the start of the 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city.

Harvest moon

A harvest moon is seen over Matsushima Bay, known as one of Japan's three most scenic views, off Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind a Ferris wheel at Kasai Rinkai Park in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2023. (Kyodo)

Harvest moon

Harvest moon

A harvest moon is seen behind Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Sept. 29, 2023.

Harvest moon

Harvest moon

A harvest moon is seen behind Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Sept. 29, 2023.

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

A digital billboard on the south side of Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower is lit up on Sept. 22, 2023, switching from neon signs.

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

A digital billboard on the south side of Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower is lit up on Sept. 22, 2023, switching from neon signs.

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

A digital billboard on the south side of Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower is lit up on a trial basis on Sept. 4, 2023, ahead of a switch from neon signs on Sept. 22.

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

A digital billboard on the south side of Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower is lit up on a trial basis on Sept. 4, 2023, ahead of a switch from neon signs on Sept. 22.

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

Tsutenkaku Tower digital billboard

A digital billboard on the south side of Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower is lit up on a trial basis on Sept. 4, 2023, ahead of a switch from neon signs on Sept. 22.

Tsutenkaku lights turned off on summer solstice

Tsutenkaku lights turned off on summer solstice

OSAKA, Japan - The Tsutenkaku tower's lights are turned off to mark the summer solstice on June 21, 2014, in Osaka City.

Takarazuka performers at bean-throwing ceremony in Osaka

Takarazuka performers at bean-throwing ceremony in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Three members of the all-women Takarazuka Revue musical theater troupe throw beans during a "setsubun" ceremony at Tsutenkaku tower in Osaka on Feb. 1, 2014. The 300-meter tall Abeno Harukasu skyscraper can be seen in the background to the right. Bean-throwing ceremonies are held across Japan around the day before the beginning of spring.

Pony passes duty to sheep

Pony passes duty to sheep

OSAKA, Japan - A pony (L), this year's animal symbol in the Oriental Zodiac, passes its duty to a sheep, assigned for the year 2015, during an annual handover ceremony at the Tsutenkaku tower in the western Japan city of Osaka on Dec. 26, 2014.

Pony passes duty to sheep

Pony passes duty to sheep

OSAKA, Japan - A pony (L), this year's animal symbol in the Oriental Zodiac, passes its duty to a sheep, assigned for the year 2015, during an annual handover ceremony at the Tsutenkaku tower in the western Japan city of Osaka on Dec. 26, 2014.

Osaka pop ballad diva greets fans after show

Osaka pop ballad diva greets fans after show

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese popular ballad "enka" singer Reiko Kano, known as the "Diva of Tsutenkaku," a landmark tower in Osaka, greets fans after her performance at the Dotonbori ZAZA theater in the western Japan city on Dec. 19, 2014.

Osaka pop ballad diva on stage with songwriter

Osaka pop ballad diva on stage with songwriter

OSAKA, Japan - Reiko Kano, a singer of Japanese "enka" popular ballads who is known as the "Diva of Tsutenkaku," a landmark tower in Osaka, and others pose on stage during a music show produced by songwriter and composer Taiji Nakamura (3rd from R) at the Dotonbori ZAZA theater in the western Japan city on Dec. 19, 2014.

Osaka pop ballad diva sings during show

Osaka pop ballad diva sings during show

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese popular ballad "enka" singer Reiko Kano, known as the "Diva of Tsutenkaku," a landmark tower in Osaka, sings during a show with a miniature Tsutenkaku tower lit on her head at the Dotonbori ZAZA theater in the western Japan city on Dec. 19, 2014.

Osaka pop ballad diva sings with ornament on head

Osaka pop ballad diva sings with ornament on head

OSAKA, Japan - Reiko Kano, a singer of Japanese "enka" popular ballads who is known as the "Diva of Tsutenkaku," a landmark tower in Osaka, sings with a cabbage ornament on her head during a show at the Dotonbori ZAZA theater in the western Japan city on Dec. 19, 2014.

Osaka tower lit up in blitz to end violence vs. women

Osaka tower lit up in blitz to end violence vs. women

OSAKA, Japan - The Tsutenkaku tower, a landmark in Osaka, western Japan, is illuminated in purple on Nov. 12, 2014, as part of a campaign to end violence against women.