Osaka has so much to offer -- enjoy it all. Then and now, a city of international exchange.

For 1400 years, Osaka has been a gathering place. Long a center for lively exchange in business and culture, Osaka is a product of its distinctive history: the city goes its own way with its own character, and the people are unabashedly hospitable and fun-loving.

Whatever the season, Osaka -- the ancient and the modern -- lies waiting to capture your imagination and steal your heart. Find out more about the City of Osaka by selecting an area to the left.