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Osaka
Ōsaka (大阪) is the beating heart of Japan's Kansai region and the largest of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto trio of cities, with a population of over 17 million people in the greater metropolitan area. With fantastic food and nightlife, great connectivity and accommodation options in every price bracket, it makes a great base for exploring the entire region.
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- Currency
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)- Language
- Japanese
Language
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UTC+9
UTC+9- Power plugs
- Type A/B
Power plugs
Type A, B · 100 V - Getting around
Drive on the left
Drive on the left
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Osaka Prefecture, Japan · Population: 2.8M · Calling code: +81
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