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Mar 15, 2023 · From aquariums to zoos, museums to theme parks, delicious snacks to sweet treats, Osaka has all the charms any child would ask for! To top this off, many of these are located relatively close to one another, so there is no need for walking ridiculous distances from place to place.
Sep 13, 2024 · Ōsaka, Japan. Ōsaka lies along Ōsaka Bay at the eastern end of the Inland Sea, on the delta of the Yodo River. Its metropolitan area is spread over the deltas and into the alluvial uplands of the Yodo, Yamato, and other rivers. Kōbe lies on the northwestern shore of Ōsaka Bay, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Ōsaka.
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Stretching along Osaka Bay and crisscrossed by rivers and canals, Osaka is known as the “city of water.” Its abundant waterways spurred its development and laid the groundwork for a thriving community. Many of Osaka’s most famous tourist sights lie along canals, rivers, or the seashore, including the bustling Minami district—home to Dōtonbori stree...
From the fifteenth century, Naniwa came to be known as Osaka. It grew in significance both militarily and as a transportation center, and leaders through the ages strove to control the area. In 1532, the Buddhist priest Rennyo established the fortified temple town of Ishiyama Honganji there. After the complex was destroyed in battle half a century ...
In the mid-nineteenth century, early foreign visitors to Osaka saw resemblances to European cities like Paris and Venice. As Japan modernized in the Meiji era (1868–1912), however, the city’s industrialization led it to be nicknamed the “Manchester of the East.” The Meiji government constructed facilities like the Osaka Mint and the Osaka Arsenal a...
Central Osaka was reduced to rubble in World War II, but the city made a remarkable recovery in the postwar era. The 1970 Osaka Expo, held in the Senri Hills to the north of the city with the theme of “Progress and Harmony for Mankind,” became a symbol for Japan’s high-growth period. The first World Exposition to take place in Asia, it attracted a ...
From the late 19th century, Osaka was Japan’s leading industrial city. It was badly damaged by U.S. bombing in World War II. After the war, rebuilding efforts resulted in rapid economic growth and Osaka’s present status as one of the leading commercial and industrial areas of the country.
A series of animated maps on the historical events and movements of armed forces throughout the World War I in all major battlegrounds, including the Dardanelles, naval engagements, Balkan campaigns, etc. Available in English, French and Spanish.
Jun 12, 2024 · Get to know Osaka, Japan's friendliest city, with this first-timer's guide covering transportation, when to visit, and the best things to see and do.
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Feb 11, 2013 · Digitized versions of old photographs of Osaka are posted online; netizens marvel at the city's golden era, surprised at the beauty of the prewar architecture.
