Osaka, Major city in Japan
Osaka is Japan's second largest metropolis and known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food.
Historically a merchant city, Osaka has also been known as the nation's kitchen and served as a center for the rice trade during the Edo period.
Osaka is a city rich with unique traditions such as bunraku puppet theater and manzai comic dialogue, alongside famous traditional dishes like okonomiyaki and takoyaki.
It serves as a major economic hub, hosting many international businesses and conferences.
Osaka houses the Universal Studios Japan, one of only four Universal Parks in the world.
Location: Osaka Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1889
Capital city: Kita-ku
Population: 2751862
Elevation above the sea: 20 m
Website: city.osaka.lg.jp
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Osaka is Japan's second largest metropolis and known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food.
Osaka Castle is nestled in the Chūō-ku ward of Osaka, Japan.
Universal Studios Japan is a theme park in Osaka, featuring numerous attractions based on popular films and television shows.
Abeno Harukas is a multi-purpose skyscraper located in Abenosuji, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka. It was designed by César Pelli and Takenaka Corporation.
Super Nintendo World is a themed area at Universal Studios Japan featuring attractions based on various Nintendo video games.
Tsūtenkaku, known as the 'Tower Reaching Heaven', is a well-known landmark in Osaka, Japan.
Shitennō-ji is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, founded in 593 by Prince Shōtoku.
Mount Tenpō is an artificial hill located in the Chikko area of Osaka, Japan.
Sanada Maru was an outer fortification of the Osaka Castle, built in the form of a crescent where samurai could fire upon attackers.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the largest public aquariums in the world.
The Gate Tower Building is a 16-story office building in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan.
