Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Mini Guide to Osaka - Part 1

Osaka became the first true capital of Japan in the 16th century. Construction of Osaka was completed in 1598. It is usually considered to be the third largest city in Japan. Osaka has a distinct culture and dialect of its own.  Osaka is known for its tako-yaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki ( a fried mix of cabbage, egg, and meat or seafood). Osaka has the only other international airport outside Tokyo, built on a man-made island.

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