WHAT'S OSAKA?

Osaka Information

Osaka is located almost in the center of Japan, about one hour to Tokyo and Fukuoka, about two hours to Sapporo and Naha by air. Osaka is heart of the Kansai region which covers a broad area including the neighboring cities of Kobe,Kyoto and Nara. Osaka Prefecture has an area of 1,892km2 and a population of approximately 8.8million.

It is known that human have inhabited what is now called Osaka since more than 10,000years ago. Around the 5th century, serving the gateway of continental culture and trade Osaka became the political and cultural center. In the 17th century, though the political center was moved to Tokyo, Osaka continued playing a vital role in economy. During this period, town culture reached maturity, and open mindedness and vigorous enterprising spirit were nurtured.

Introduction of Osaka

Osaka Introduction
http://www.pref.osaka.jp/en/e_pro/pro.html

What's Kansai
http://www.kippo.or.jp/place_e/pref/osaka.htm

Business Data of Osaka
http://www.o-bic.net/

New Osaka

Global E-net Osaka
http://www.clair-osaka.jp/

Osaka Business Update
http://www.ibo.or.jp/e/obu.html
(For the records from past years, visit News from Osaka)

KIPPO News
http://www.kippo.or.jp

Kansai Time Out
http://www.kto.co.jp/


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