Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: osaka

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Osaka castle

大阪城
alternative words: Osakajo castle, Osakajo, Osaka jo
keywords: castle , osaka
related topics: Osaka city
related web sites: http://www.osakacastle.net
explanation: Located in Osaka city at Chuo ward, it was built by Japan unifier, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. in 1586 at the place of Ishiyama Honganji temple. With 5 stories outside and 8 stories inside, it was the biggest castle in Japan but burned out in 1615 during the siege of Osakajo castle. It was restored in 1620 by Tokugawa clan but burned out again in 1665 by a lightning. The actual building was a restoration in concrete made in 1931 with a mixed style of Toyotomi and Tokugawa periods.

Osaka city

大阪市
alternative words: Osakashi city, Osakashi, Osaka-shi, Osaka shi, Oosakashi, Oosaka-shi, Osaka, Oosaka
keywords: harbor , osaka , town
related topics: Osaka prefecture , Hanshin electric railway , Shitennoji temple , Nakanoshima island , Universal studio Japan , Osaka castle
related web sites: http://www.city.osaka.jp
explanation: Town located at the center of Osaka Prefecture. Its population is 2.6 millions. Close to the old Japanese political center "Nara" and facing Inland Sea at the same time, Osaka has been always a strategic place in Japanese history. After the defeat of Toyotomi family at the beginning of 17th century, its political role has been diminished but always remained as an economic center of Japan and has many industries. The town has also many tourist spots like Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Temple.

Osaka Prefecture

大阪府
alternative words: Osaka, Osakafu, Osaka fu, Oosaka Prefecture, Oosaka, Oosakafu, Oosaka fu
keywords: osaka , prefecture
related topics: Kansai airport , Osaka city , Nankai electric railway , Osaka bay
related web sites: http://www.pref.osaka.jp
explanation: Osaka prefecture occupies the western part of Kinki region, facing Osaka Bay. Its surface is 1,867 km2 and the population 8.6millions. The prefectural office is at Osaka City. Though it is the most tiny prefecture in Japan, the prefecture has the second largest population and many industries like steel, machinery, automobile, chemistry etc. As one of the oldest political centers of Japan, there exists many tourist spots. In 1994, a new international airport was open in an artificial island.

Shitennoji temple

四天王寺
alternative words: Shitenno temple, Shitennoji, Shitenno-ji, Shitenno ji, Shitennouji, Shitennou-ji, Shitennou ji, Shitennouji temple
keywords: osaka , temple
related topics: Osaka city
related web sites: http://www.shitennoji.or.jp
explanation: Situated at city center, Shitennoji is the most oldest temple of Osaka because according to a legend, it was built by the prince Shotoku in 593 in order to pray for a victory of pro Buddhist force against Mononobe clan who were hostile. Though it suffered several time from war casualties, especially Word War II, it still remains as a symbol of Osaka with its invaluable treasures. Shitenno (4 heavenly kings) are 4 gods who protect Buddhism, sitting in each cardinal point.

Universal studio Japan

ユニバーサル・スタディオ・ジャパン
alternative words: Universal studio, Universalstudio, Universalstudio park
keywords: osaka , park
related topics: Osaka city
related web sites: http://www.usj.co.jp
explanation: Created on the delta of Yodo river in the west of Osaka city, it is the first Universal studio's attraction park constructed outside USA. Its opening is planed on March 31, 2001.

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