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A scenic view of Osaka Castle in Osaka, Japan, showcasing its impressive architecture and surrounding landscape.

Welcome to Osaka!

Osaka is a big, busy city in Japan. It is in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. Osaka is the capital of Osaka Prefecture and has about 2.8 million people. That makes it the third-largest city in Japan, after the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.

A City Full of History

Long ago, Osaka was very important for trade and culture. During the Kofun period, it was a key port. In the Edo period, it became a center for Japanese culture. After the Meiji Restoration, Osaka grew quickly and became a major industrial city.

Modern Osaka

Today, Osaka is a financial center and welcomes people from all over the world. It is home to big companies like Panasonic and Sharp, and many important universities such as Osaka University. Famous places in Osaka include Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and Dōtonbori, a lively shopping and entertainment area.

Fun Facts About Osaka

  • The name Ōsaka means "large hill" or "large slope."
  • Osaka is known for its delicious food, like okonomiyaki, takoyaki, udon, and oshizushi.
  • The city has many places for entertainment and the arts, including the National Bunraku Theater and Osaka Shochiku-za.

Osaka is a wonderful place with a rich history and lots of fun things to see and do!

Images

A famous tower in Osaka, Japan, beautifully lit up at night.
A colorful night view of Ebisu Bridge in Osaka, Japan, showing bright neon signs along the canal.
The Main Shrine of Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka, a beautiful example of traditional Japanese architecture.
A view of Shitennō-ji Temple with the Abeno Harukas skyscraper in the background in Osaka, Japan.
A colorful autumn scene at an intersection on Midōsuji street in Osaka, Japan.
Skyscrapers along the Nakanoshima riverbank in Osaka, Japan.
Ancient shells from the Morinomiya shell mound on display at the Osaka Museum of Natural History.
The main hall (Kondo) of Shitennō-ji Temple in Osaka, Japan, a historic and important religious site.
A view of the Naniwa Palace archaeological site in Osaka, showing the historic ruins and park area.
A beautiful historical Japanese folding screen showing the city of Osaka from long ago.
Historic map of Osaka, Japan, created in 1686 by Hayashi Yoshinaga.
Historical Japanese woodblock print showing the Dōjima Rice Exchange in Osaka, where the world's first futures exchange took place.
A beautiful panoramic view from the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka, Japan, showing the city's skyline and surrounding area.

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