Osaka

Japan's second city and third largest in terms of population. Osaka was the first capital city of Japan before Edo (Tokyo). It is home to the most important Shinto shrine in all of Japan, the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

Most Tokyo dwellers regard people from Osaka has weird and this view is also shared by those living in Osaka about those living in Tokyo. People in Osaka also speak with a different Japanese dialect than those in Tokyo and other japanese regions.

Japan's major cities

Kyoto

Osaka

Sapporo

Tokyo