Osaka Basics

~Osaka, a city that can make people smile with energy~

Osaka is Japan’s second city. As well as the central business hub in western Japan, Osaka has been at the heart of Japan’s cultural and economical development for hundreds of years. With relics from the city’s past still standing, Osaka is a city where you can truly feel Japan’s history.

Osaka is also the city of comedy. With comedy styles such as manzai originating in Osaka and gaining popularity throughout the rest of the country, Osaka has taken center stage as the city with the friendliest and funniest people in Japan.With a perfect mix of traditional and popular culture, a stay in Osaka will provide you with unforgettable memories that will keep you smiling on.

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Osaka’s Food Culture

~Osaka, the city where delicious food from around the world gathers~

For centuries, Osaka has been known as the “nation’s kitchen”. It is a city where the specialties of Japan’s many diverse regions have come together and flourished. Osaka is also a city that through culinary development and innovation has taken Japanese cuisine to new heights. Dashi, now a universal and essential component used in Japanese cooking, first made its appearance in Osaka, and has made a significant impact on the food culture of Japan today.

Osaka is the city where you “eat till you drop”.From local treats such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki, to high-class, gourmet delicacies such as kappo cuisine, to this day, Osaka is continuously evolving as a city where food will not only fill your belly, but your heart as well.

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Osaka’s Sports

~You can watch it or do it! Osaka, the city of sports

Baseball, soccer, and basketball. Osaka is home to all kinds of professional sports teams, and exciting matches are always being held somewhere. In addition to watching the heated battles between top athletes that take place during the season at the stadium, you can also enjoy sports such as SUP, an activity where you paddle on a surfboard in the middle of the city.

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Osaka pop culture

〜Osaka, western Japan’s mecca of pop culture〜

Nihonbashi, Osaka, which is one of Japan's three major electronic towns, is a place where unique Japanese pop culture such as anime, manga, and games gather. There are many hobbies that you can fall in love with even if you are not an otaku, and are sure to be enjoyed by both adults and children! Nihonbashi Street Festa, one of the largest cosplay festivals in Japan, attracts cosplayers not only from Kansai but also from Kanto and overseas every year, and people gather to enjoy the "extraordinary."

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Osaka tourism ambassador

~We would like to introduce everyone who will make Osaka exciting together! ~

People who love Osaka and have a connection to Osaka from various fields, including Japan's leading entertainment, sports, and culture and the arts, are working with the Osaka Tourism Bureau to spread the charms of Osaka!

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