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- Ōsaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub. By the Kofun period (300–538) it had developed into an important regional port, and in the 7th and 8th centuries, it served briefly as the imperial capital. Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture.
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Jun 4, 2019 · An Osaka native and expert on architectural history and urban culture explains how Osaka grew to become an economic and cultural center in western Japan.
Even after the capital was relocated, Osaka continued to develop as Japan's second-ranked city: In particular, it became the face that the nation showed the rest of Asia, playing an important part as a place of commercial and cultural exchange.
Sep 13, 2024 · Ōsaka is one of Japan’s largest financial centres. Its port, long one of the most important in the nation, has been combined administratively with that of Kōbe since the early 1970s. A dense network of railways winds throughout the area, which is a junction point for the national railway network.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Osaka (Japanese: 大阪市, Hepburn: Ōsaka-shi, pronounced; commonly just 大阪, Ōsaka ⓘ) is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan, and one of the three major cities of Japan (Tokyo-Osaka-Nagoya).
Osaka was restored from the ashes of war into an economic hub and became known as the “Kitchen of Japan” during the Edo era. Osaka became an important base for transportation where goods from all over Japan were gathered and shipped. Osaka flourished as the largest economic city in Japan connected with international trading.
Mar 31, 2023 · With a history spanning centuries, Osaka has cemented its place as a beacon of culture and heritage. As the third-largest city in Japan, it stands as a testament to the country’s unwavering spirit of innovation and creativity.
Mar 18, 2019 · Although Osaka is a rather small prefecture in terms of size, it's Japan's third largest city (after Tokyo and Yokohama), with a population of 8.84 million. Osaka boasts a history of some 1,400 years, and developed as a commercial hub for trade with other Asian countries in the fifth century.
