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About Osaka, Japan

Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.

  • Area: 223 km²
  • Weather: 9°C, Wind N at 3 km/h, 63% Humidity
  • Population: 2.691 million (2015) United Nations
  • Prefecture: Osaka Prefecture

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