Fun facts about Osaka
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Ōsaka means 'large hill' or 'large slope'.
Osaka
Japan
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.
From the “Etymology” section
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The earliest evidence of settlements in the Osaka area are the Morinomiya ruins, which contain 2,000-year-old debris.
Osaka
Japan
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.
From the “History” section
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Osaka's highest point is located in Tsurumi-ku, at 37.5 meters above Tokyo Peil.
Osaka
Japan
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.
From the “Geography” section
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The phrase '808 bridges of Naniwa' was used in old Japan to indicate impressiveness and the 'uncountable'.
Osaka
Japan
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Osaka was the second most expensive city for expatriate employees in the world in 2009.
Osaka
Japan
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.
From the “Economy” section
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