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| Osaka is the 3rd biggest city in Japan and while it was once known as the capital of Japan, today it is informally known as the cuisine capital. With hundreds of restaurants and bars in the area?s of Osaka?s Dotombori district or the rejuvenated waterfront entertainment area there is plenty to keep you entertained |
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| About Osaka |
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Situated on the Honshu Island in the region known as Kansai Osaka lies on mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay a inlet off the Pacific Ocean, Osaka has been a leading commercial and industrialized centre with a huge amount of interesting and exciting attractions, sights and activities for the visitor.
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| Kita |
Kita (Japanese for north) is the northern part of central Osaka and is the location of Osaka?s central business district, the retail district of Umeda as well as the home of the famous Osaka-jo Castle.
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| Minami |
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Minami is the Japanese name for south and as such, the Minami ward is located in the south part of Osaka. Minami is where all the locals go to party especially in the entertainment area around Dotonbori Bridge and the hip ?Amerikamura? American Village.
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| Bay Area |
Formally a dockside wasteland the bay area of Osaka has been transformed into a vibrant entertainment district. The bay area is home to Universal Studios, the Suntory Museum, Japan's largest aquarium and one of the worlds largest ferris wheels. A large island was also constructed in the area to be the home of various sporting facilities and parks.
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| Rail and Subway |
Osaka like Tokyo has an extensive railway and subway network that is perfect for getting to any where you would want to go.
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| Kansai International Airport |
Osaka is serviced by two major airports, Osaka International Airport and the newer Kansai International Airport.
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