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Daily Life In Osaka

OSAKA, JAPAN - APRIL 3: Smart gas meters are installed on an exterior wall of a building in Osaka, Japan, on April 3, 2026. Osaka Gas and other major Japanese utilities are accelerating the rollout of 'smart' metering infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and provide real-time data as the nation manages fluctuating energy costs and a projected 15% increase in domestic natural gas demand for the 2026 fiscal year. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13533904
Date Taken	3 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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