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Osaka (Japanese: 大阪市, Hepburn: Ōsaka-shi, pronounced; commonly just 大阪, Ōsaka ⓘ) is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan, and one of the three major cities of Japan (Tokyo-Osaka-Nagoya).
Nov 1, 2023 · Northern Japan vs. Southern Japan. Japan, an exquisite blend of ancient customs and cutting-edge modernity, provides a tapestry of experiences. The contrast between its north and south offers travelers unique tales of culture, history, and nature. Here's a glimpse into what each area holds.
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Apr 25, 2024 · Ōsaka, city and capital of Ōsaka fu (urban prefecture), south-central Honshu, Japan. The city, together with its neighbouring city Kōbe and nearby Kyōto, are the centres of the Keihanshin Industrial Zone, the second largest urban and industrial agglomeration in Japan. A brief treatment of Ōsaka follows.
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As of the beginning of October 2019, the operators of the Hankyū and Hanshin railways that link up the Kansai area will rename Umeda Station “Osaka-Umeda Station.” As any local knows, Umeda is the rail terminal that serves central Osaka: the new name aims to make this clear to the increasing number of foreign visitors to the city. Hanshin’s flagshi...
In the Edo period (1603–1868), Kita and Minami were both upscale districts of Osaka. Kita started out as a licensed pleasure district in Dōjima Shinchi that was popular in the seventeenth century. When a rice market was established in Dōjima in 1730, transforming the area into the heart of what was then Japan’s commercial capital, the brothels relo...
A new label, “Nishi,” meaning “west,” is being used to refer to the bay area around Yumeshima, home of Expo 2025 and a possible location for an integrated casino resort development. By 2024, the Osaka Metro’s Chūō line will be extended to Yumeshima and connect to the planned Yumeshima Station Tower Building. Yumeshima, the site for Expo 2025. As of...
Osaka is a bipolar city – it’s divided into two major urban hubs: Kita and Minami (which mean North and South in Japanese). There are three other major hubs around these, as well as Shin-Osaka (the city’s bullet train station).
Jun 3, 2020 · Last updated: 3 June 2020. The main sightseeing areas in Osaka City can be broadly divided into “Kita” (North) and “Minami” (South). But which area most matches you? Both have famous sights of Osaka, and are very convenient for shopping and tons of other activities.
Osaka (大阪市 Ōsaka-shi) is a city in Japan, located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshū. The city is the capital of Osaka Prefecture.
