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Osaka

City population ; 2.7 million
Osaka is the historical commercial capital of Japan and is still one of Japan's major industrial centers and ports. Go to details

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1. Osaka Castle (Osakajo)

   Osakajo is one of Japan's most famous castles. This castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583 and rebuilt by the Tokugawa shoguns in the 1620s. In 1665 the donjon was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The present castle constructed from ferro-concrete was built in 1931 and major repair was given in 1997.
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   The park around Osaka Castle is one of the most popular places in Kansai for cherry blossom picnics.
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2. Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN

   Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN located near the Osaka Bay is one of the largest aquariums in the world.
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3. Universal Studios Japan

   Universal Studios Japan is one of three Universal Studios theme parks (Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Japan). There are 18 attractions, 20 theme restaurants, and lots of stores in the large park.
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