1. Osaka Prefecture A Center of Innovation A Driving Force of Japan’s Growth

2. Osaka, Japan Tokyo Osaka

3. Kansai Tokyo Kansai Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara History Tradition Culture

4. Kansai - Culture & Economy Nara Kyoto Kobe Osaka

5. The local self-governing bodies of Japan consist of prefectures and municipalities. Osaka Prefecture, located at the approximate center of Japan, is divided into 33 cities, 9 towns, and 1 village Osaka Prefecture

6. Geographically Osaka extends from north to south, with a slight curve. It faces Osaka Bay to the west and is surrounded by mountains on the other three sides. Osaka City Kobe City Kyoto City Nara City OSAKA

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8. A cluster of gourds, was the crest used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598), the warrior who unified Japan and built Osaka Castle. Hope, Prosperity and Harmony Osaka Prefectural Emblem

10. At Dojima, Osaka, a stone monument was built at the site of the Osaka Rice Market that was a pioneer of today’s hedge fund business. Three novel prize winners who invented the Black-Scholes Theory visited the monument for paying their respects to the pioneer. Pioneer of Hedge Fund Business

11. Made-in-Osaka Satellite Launched into Space Maido No.1

13. Takeda Pharmaceutical, Osaka Gas, Nitto Denko, Panasonic, Sharp, Sekisui, Sumitomo Chemical, Kansai Electric Power, Daihatsu, Daiwa House, Obayashi, Teijin, Sekisui Chemical, Daikin, Sanyo, Sumitomo Electric, Nippon Meat Packers Osaka-Based Companies

17. Japan’s Problem Earthquake Terrorism Pandemic Radioactivity Energy Crisis Tokyo too much centralized Economy Politics Education Government Decentralization Osaka etc. Risky Revitalization

18. Overseas Office Network

19. Osaka Promotion Desks China Vietnam Singapore USA India France Thailand Korea

20. Osaka California Friendship Tie-up since Nov.15,1994