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Famous for its down-to-earth citizens and hearty cuisine, Osaka combines historical and cultural attractions with all the delights of a Japanese urban phenomenon. At night Osaka is live-wired with flashing neon, beckoning with promises of tako-yaki (fried octopus ball), good times and lots of beer.
Often maligned by visitors as 'ugly' and still best viewed under the neon light of night, Osaka is currently undergoing a facelift to woo daytime visitors to its concrete and pachinko city grid. Waterfront developments are restoring Osaka's image as a port town and creating new attractions for tourists.
Fast Facts
Population
2,600,000
Currency
Name: Japanese yen
Code: JPY
Symbol: ¥
Electrical Plugs
100V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Japanese
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +9
Country Dialing Code
+81
Weights & Measures
Metric
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