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	Osaka, Japan
		Osaka, chief town of a prefecture and Japan's second largest city, lies on the south coast of western Honshu, at the point where the River Yodo flows into the wide sweep of Osake Bay, which opens out into the Pacific.
		Osaka is the industrial, commercial and administrative center of western Japan and a major part of the Hanshin industrial zone which extends to Kobe.
		During the bloody fighting for control of the Shogunate the castle was held in the summer of 1615 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the Siege of Osaka by the forces of his rival Tokugawa Ieyasu, commanded by his son Hidetada, is one of the most celebrated episodes in the conflict for predominance in medieval Japan.
	www.planetware.com /japan/osaka-jpn-ks-o.htm (484 words)

	JapanCorner - The Benihana Guide to Japan
		Located in the heart of Japan's Kansai region, Osaka is Japan's third-largest city after Tokyo and neighboring Yokohama, and has a population of 2.5 million residents.
		Osaka became the official capital of Japan in the mid-7th century as a critical vehicle for foreign trade just at the time when Japan was first importing cultural traditions from China.
		During the Tokugawa period (1603-1868) Osaka emerged as Japan's mercantile capital and when the city incorporated in 1889, the population was already nearly a half-million.
	www.japancorner.com /osaka.asp (526 words)

	Paul Dorn: Cycling in Osaka, Japan
		San Francisco and Osaka, Japan have enjoyed a sister city relationship since 1957.
		Osaka is flat and enjoys a temperate climate, which greatly facilitates the use of bicycles.
		Bikes in Osaka typically are one-speed models with high-tensile steel frames, fenders, a kickstand, generator lights, a caliper front brake and a disk rear brake, and a steel-mesh basket attached to the handlebars.
	www.runmuki.com /paul/writing/japantrip.html (1439 words)

	Osaka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Historically, Osaka was the center of Japanese commerce, especially in the middle and premodern ages.
		Osaka regional cuisine includes okonomiyaki (pan-fried batter cake), takoyaki (octopus dumplings), udon (a noodle dish), as well as regional sushi and other traditional Japanese foods.
		In the city of Osaka, as in the rest of the prefecture and the surrounding region, the predominant dialect is Kansai-ben.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Osaka (1667 words)

	Osaka travel guide - Wikitravel
		Osaka was where merchants made and lost fortunes and received repeated warnings from the shogunate to reduce their conspicuous consumption.
		The Westin Osaka 1-1-20 Oyodo Naka, Kita-ku [19].
		Osaka has a dangerous reputation (by Japanese standards), but is still remarkably safe for a city of its size, and the overall level of crime is as low as in Tokyo or other Japanese cities.
	wikitravel.org /en/Osaka (4758 words)

	Osaka News.Net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Japan's Tax Commission Chairman Masaaki Homma, whom Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picked to lead tax reform two months ago, resigns on Thursday over reports that he was living in a government-owned Tokyo...
		Japan's population is expected to shrink by 30 percent to slightly below 90 million by 2055, a health ministry report said on Wednesday.
		Osaka News.Net is part of an international network of news sites, dedicated to the major regions, countries and cities of the world.
	osakanews.net (1040 words)

	Osaka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Metropolitan Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and is considered the center of economy and culture.
		The Osaka monorail is being built to connect these outer communities with a half circle system which will eventually surround the city with over 50 km of track.
		The system now begins at the Osaka domestic airport, heads east along a freeway, then turns south with the freeway and crosses a dramatic new arched bridge built exclusively for the monorail.
	www.monorails.org /tMspages/Osaka.html (194 words)

	Osaka 2008 Olympic Bid
		Osaka, Japan won its right to represent Japan over Yokohama when chosen by the Japan Olympic Committee.
		Osaka has been promoting city planning on Maishima and Yumeshima to realize a model community supported by a resource-recycling system and sustainable development.
		Osaka’s residents have been asked to finance publicity activities until 2001 when the host city will be selected and each contributor will receive a memento.
	www.gamesbids.com /english/archives/osaka.shtml (892 words)

	Osaka, Japan
		The rankings show how Osaka compares with other Tax Barometer cities; a ranking of 1 is most competitive, while a ranking of 52 is least competitive.
		This change can be attributed to the 2.0% increase in Japan's consumption tax that occurred in 1997.
		Visitors to Osaka can expect to pay around $25.00 in taxes for 12 restaurant meals, the 25th lowest total among all surveyed destinations.
	traveltax.msu.edu /barometer/osaka.htm (600 words)

	Osaka, Japan: Things To See & Do
		Originally built by Hideo Toyotomi in 1583, this is one of the most magnificent and best preserves castles in Japan, with pure white walls, a turquoise roof and striking gold accents.
		At 256 metres, this is the highest tower in western Japan and serves as a centre of trade information.
		For lovers of Japanese style gardens, this 19,800 sq m park is one of Japan's loveliest examples of the type.
	www.holidaycityflash.com /japan/osaka_things_todo.htm (275 words)

	Osaka Travel Guide \| Fodor's Online
		Japan's second city in terms of industry, commerce, and technology, Osaka is known for its dynamic spirit, superb restaurants, and Bunraku puppet theater.
		Osaka is still a merchant city, with many streets devoted to wholesale commerce.
		Although Osaka may not have many sights of historical interest, it's a good, central starting point for trips to Nara, Kyoto, Koya-san (Mt. Koya), and Kobe.
	www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=osaka@113 (318 words)

	OSAKA JAPAN
		Osaka Japan - Osaka Japan Travel Guide - how to get to Osaka Japan, Osaka Castle, Osaka sights, Osaka transport, Osaka maps, Osaka Japan accommodation and Osaka Japan hotel.
		Osaka City is second largest city in Japan, but does things differently to Tokyo.
		Osaka Maps and satellite images of Osaka Bay.
	www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /travel/osaka_japan.htm (223 words)

	Osaka transit
		Osaka Japan's 2nd largest city, with the second largest subway system in Japan.
		Osaka still has streetcars and interurban lines to the south.
		Osaka also has a monorail system and a rubber-tired "light-metro" line, not featured on this website at this time.
	ktransit.com /transit/Japan/osaka.htm (137 words)

	Hotels in Osaka (prefecture)
		Connected to the Osaka Station, this 652-room hotel is two km (one mile) from Nakanoshima Park and the Grand Cube Osaka.
		Located in Osaka?s business district, this hotel is 2 km (or a 10-minute subway ride) from Osaka Castle and 7 km (4.5 miles) from Universal Studio Japan.
		This 10-story, high-rise is located in downtown Osaka three km (two miles) from the Osaka Dome and the Osaka Castle.
	www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Japan/Osaka.asp (702 words)

	International Academic Student Program - Study abroad, live with a Japanese family in Osaka, Japan
		The Osaka Girls’ Senior High School is a small, private, secondary school founded in 1929 in Osaka, one of Japan’s most dynamic cities and the largest city in the Kansai region.
		"Osaka is a remarkable mix of the familiar and the exotically intriguing.
		My eight months in Osaka were extraordinary--language fluency and a deep understanding of its cultiure have fueled my excitement about pursuing Japanese Studies at Cornell University this Fall and returning to Japan as soon as I can.
	www.osakagirls-shs-international.org (542 words)

	The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka - A luxury hotel in Osaka, Japan
		Located in Osaka's business and shopping district called Nishi-Umeda, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, is a place of elegant serenity, unparalleled personal service and a wide selection of highly-rated restaurants and bars.
		He is the one and only Chinese tea evaluator in the Japan's hotel industry.
		Why not meet in Osaka known as a city of Gourmets and catch up with your friends.
	www.ritzcarlton.com /hotels/osaka (186 words)

	Osaka Hotels - Discount Japan Hotel Accommodation by DirectRooms
		The hotel is located right in the center of Osaka, in the Umeda area, which is very popular....
		The hotel is located at Umeda, the north centre of Osaka and is convenient for business and....
		It is a 10-minute walk from JR Osaka station, and....
	directrooms.com /japan/hotels/osaka-hotels/price1.htm (357 words)

	EarthCam - Osaka Cam
		Osaka, with a population of about 2.7 million, is the third largest city in Japan.
		Historically, Osaka has been Japan's commercial capital and a major industrial center.
		Today Osaka is home to a number of historical and entertainment venues including Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium (Japan's largest), and Universal Studios Japan.
	www.earthcam.com /japan/osaka (163 words)

	Japan Maps - Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - UT Library Online
		Osaka - Kyoto - Nagoya Region (topographic) original scale 1:1,000,000.
		Japan - Land Utilization from Map No. 78643 1971 (144K)
		Japan - Population from Map No. 78643 1971 (135K)
	www.lib.utexas.edu /maps/japan.html (276 words)

	Japan Osaka - House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		All rooms are stairwell, and wherever it may be in, they have the structure where a family's breathing can be felt.
		This house is located in a place called Daito in Osaka, and is the middle place in Osaka and Kyoto exactly.
		The train continues to the central part of Osaka, the central part of Kyoto, and Kobe.
	www.vrbo.com /62670 (675 words)

	Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
		Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
		This official homepage is prepared and maintained by the Public Relations Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University.
		The homepages of departments and facilities that link with this homepage are maintained and administered on the responsibility of their authors.
	www.med.osaka-u.ac.jp (87 words)

	CBC News In Depth: Japan
		Japan joins the Allied powers, playing minor role in First World War by fighting German forces in east Asia.
		Post-war Japan is occupied by the Allied powers, which demilitarize the country and supervise return of all territories seized by Japan.
		Japan may be the world's second-biggest economy, but it's looking over its shoulder at China's "economic miracle" and knows that it faces an increasingly formidable competitor – and one with a long memory.
	www.cbc.ca /news/background/japan (1372 words)

	Radisson Hotels & Resorts. Hotel reservations for leisure and business travel.
		With its Osaka downtown prime location, modern yet inviting ambience, gracious hospitality, topnotch services and comforts, Radisson Miyako Hotel Osaka is an ideal Osaka hotel for sightseeing the Osaka Nara Kyoto Kobe region famous for its rich cultural heritage or as a business retreat.
		With 26 banquet and meeting rooms, Radisson Miyako Osaka Hotel offers extensive banquet and meeting facilities, may it be a reception for 1500 guests or an intimate gathering of a few.
		Walk north to the nearby Osaka castle built by the feudal Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Osaka Museum of History.
	www.radisson.com /osakajp (337 words)

	BBC NEWS
		Homelessness was largely unknown in Japan until the economic bubble burst in the early 1990s and unemployment began to rise.
		Osaka, Japan's second city, was hit hard by the downturn in the construction industry.
		The city has Japan's largest homeless population of 7,700 officially, or more than 10,000 unofficially.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/shared/spl/hi/asia_pac/04/japans_homeless/html/1.stm (85 words)

	Princess Cruises : Ports of Call : Osaka, Japan
		For centuries, Osaka was Japan's cultural and commercial gateway to Asia -- the point of entry not only for trade goods, but most importantly, cultural influences that shaped Japan.
		Today, Osaka is a vibrant cultural center known for its shopping and exquisite cuisine.
		The spiritual heart of Japan, this picturesque city is home to the Golden Pavilion, Heian Shrine, and the Kyoto Handicraft Center with its excellent selection of traditional crafts, art, clothing and souvenirs.
	www.princess.com /ports/OSA_X.html (174 words)

	RoboCup 2005 Osaka, Japan
		Osaka is one of the most vibrant cities in Japan for business or pleasure.
		Visitors to Osaka will find a mix of traditional and modern culture that is unparalleled in the world.
		From the infamous Osaka Castle, to some of the most amazing culinary delights in Japan - there is something for every visitor to this amazing city.
	www.robocup2005.org /home/default.aspx (223 words)

	Osaka City Travel Guide
		With a population of 2.5 million, Osaka is Japan's third largest and second most important city.
		Before the Nara Period, when the capital used to be moved with the reign of each new emperor, Naniwa was once Japan's capital city, the first one ever known.
		In the 16th century, Toyotomi Hideyoshi chose Osaka as the location for his castle, and the city may have become Japan's capital if Tokugawa Ieyasu had not terminated the Toyotomi lineage after Hideyoshi's death and moved his government to distant Edo (Tokyo).
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e2157.html (208 words)

	Osaka Castle Japanese Castles - Fullscreen QTVR Panorama
		Japan once had 30 - 40 thousand castles, most of them built in medieval time.
		The castles tell the history of Japan and the Osaka castle is in this history a very important milestone.
		It was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) a man born by a peasent who became the ruler who finally after many years of fights unified Japan.
	www.panoramas.dk /fullscreen/fullscreen20.html (244 words)

	Osaka : Introduction \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Although its history stretches back almost 1,500 years, Osaka first gained prominence when Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the most powerful lord in the land, built Japan's most magnificent castle here in the 16th century.
		During the Edo Period, the city became an important distribution center as feudal lords from the surrounding region sent their rice to merchants in Osaka, who in turn sent the rice onward to Tokyo and other cities.
		Nowadays, Osaka, capital of Osaka Prefecture on the southern coast of western Honshu, is the mover and shaker of this region of Japan, known as Kansai.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/osaka/2928010001.html (301 words)

	Universal Studios Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 2005 Goldman Sachs became the largest shareholder in Universal Studios Japan.
		Universal Studios Japan is located in the Konohana waterfront district, on land previously occupied by Sumitomo metals.
		At the time, Yoneko Matsura of Osaka's Mihariban Citizens' Watchdog Group accused Sumitomo of deceiving the city and the public about the contamination.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Universal_Studios_Japan (474 words)

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