Osaka

Osaka Prefecture has one of the nation's highest population densities, with most of its territory developed as an urban area. Osaka City, the prefectural capital and largest city, serves as the commercial, financial, and entertainment center, with massive terminals and commercial facilities concentrated in Umeda and Namba. The prefecture is rich in historical resources including the World Cultural Heritage Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group and Osaka Castle. With both Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport, access from domestic and international locations is excellent. The common people's flour-based food culture, including takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu, is deeply rooted, preserving the legacy of the "nation's kitchen" nickname. Family-friendly facilities like Universal Studios Japan and Kaiyukan aquarium are well-developed, and various events are held throughout the year making it a vibrant tourist prefecture.