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In addition, Japan Airlines will offer a codeshare on the new service, allowing its customers to book flights and earn Avios loyalty points across the network.youtube.com Meanwhile, BA is adding flights from Tokyo Haneda and four Japanese cities - Miyazaki, Kumamoto, Komatsu and Matsuyama - to its agreement with Japan Airlines. The route will be operated by one of BA’s new B787-8 Dreamliners, which offers World Traveller, World Traveller Plus and Club World seats. Hideki Oshima, executive officer of international relations and alliances at Japan Airlines, added: "We are extremely excited with the announcement of British Airways’ new route. Not only does it provide more choices and greater convenience for our passengers travelling between Japan and Europe, but it is also great news for the Kansai region.
Osaka is a city in Japan that is located in the Kansai region, a region that has been referred to as the cultural heart of the country. It is the capital of the Osaka Prefecture, and it is also part of Japan’s second largest metropolitan area, Keihanshin, which boasts a population of over 19 million. As of 2016, the population of the city of Osaka was over 2 million. Osaka has a 2016 population of 2.6 million spread across 221 square kilometers. It is located on the island of Honshu and is the capital of the Osaka Prefecture, which includes 42 other municipalities.
The Osaka Prefecture is the second largest by area in the country, and it accounts for 7% of the nation’s population. The Kansai metropolitan area, which includes Osaka, has a total area of 27,350 and a population that exceeds 20 million, making it one of the largest metropolises in the world. The city of Osaka has a population of over 2 million. However, the entire Osaka Prefecture which includes Osaka City and 42 municipalities has a total land area of 1,905 square kilometers and a population of over 8 million, accounting for 7% of Japan’s total population. The city is comprised of 24 wards, and the central area is divided into two sections: Kita to the north and Minami to the south. Kita is considered the retail and business hub of the downtown area, while Minami is known for arts and fashion.
The west side is a bay area, while the east side is comprised mostly of residential neighborhoods. Ten percent of non-Japanese residents live in Osaka. The average life expectancy in Osaka is 78.99 years for males and 85.93 years for females. Osaka has a rich history dating back over 1400 years. As far back as the 5th century, Osaka was an economic and political center of Japan, mainly because of its access to sea and river routes for traders and travelers. Visitors from Korea, China and throughout Asia gained access to what is now the city of Osaka through the Naniwazu Port, which is currently the port of Osaka. Travelers to the area brought new technology in ceramics, construction and engineering.
Travelers also brought Buddhism, which quickly spread throughout the area. A series of civil wars led to the devastation of the area during the 14th century and conflicts continued over the years, leading to the destruction of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple and the later destruction of the Osaka Castle city. The city was later rebuilt from the ashes that remained from civil war and during the Edo Period from 1601 to 1867, became known as "Japan’s kitchen" because the port shipped essentials throughout the country and internationally. As Osaka became an economic hub, it also became known for its arts and culture.
In 1868, the city transformed from one known for trade and finance to a commercialized area, leading to the 19th century nickname "smoky city" because of its factory smokestacks. Osaka was officially incorporated in 1889 and has continued to thrive in terms of its culture and economy. Years following led to the first streetcar in Osaka, the hosting of the 5th National Industrial Exposition, and by 1925, Osaka was the largest city in Japan by both population and area. Today, Osaka has a flourishing economy. The "Food Capital of Japan" is renowned for its varied, abundant and delicious cuisines, and the city has over 100 Michelin star-rated restaurants. The area is a popular destination for tourists, who partake in the delicious restaurants, shopping and visiting historic landmarks such as the Osaka Castle.
The population of Osaka has declined in recent years, and the declines have been attributed to residents moving from the city into the suburbs. In 1930, Osaka was the largest city in Japan, outnumbering Tokyo by over 400,000. The city saw a peak population of over 3.2 million in 1940. Osaka, like other cities in Japan, is experiencing a decline in population. The 2015 census that tracks the period from 2010 to 2015 shows that Osaka’s decline was the city’s first in almost seven decades. The declines in both the city and the country as a whole have been attributed to historically low fertility rates and deaths that have outnumbered births by about 200,000 in recent years.
NEW YORK — Has there ever been a more miserable-looking Grand Slam champion than Naomi Osaka? Osaka scored the biggest win of her career, becoming the first Japanese player ever to win a Grand Slam title by beating Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 at the US Open on Saturday afternoon. In doing so, she cemented her status as the future of women’s tennis, but she did it while enduring the deafening boos from a crowd disappointed in the way the game was officiated. As a result, Williams, 36, ended up switching from competitor mode to that of a mother, consoling the 20-year-old as she wept. It was an ugly win, and during her postmatch interview, Williams took to the mic to calm a loud, angry, booing crowd.
"I don’t want to do questions," Williams said. "I just want to tell you guys she played well.triphobo.com This is her first Grand Slam. In what should have been the most triumphant moment of her career, Osaka ended up apologizing for winning. Kyrie is built for Game 7 heroics. But leading the Celtics to a championship is a whole ��nother skill.wikipedia.org ], and I’m sorry it had to end like this," Osaka said during her on-court postmatch interview. Williams was penalized for a coaching violation, then threw her racket down in the second set for a point penalty. Adding to the fraught emotion of the win was the fact that Osaka, 20, and her sister, Mari, were inspired to start playing tennis after seeing the Williams sisters on television. Their father, Leonard Francois, famously coached his daughters, using Richard Williams as his model. Soraya Nadia McDonald is the culture critic for The Undefeated. She writes about pop culture, fashion, the arts, and literature. She's based in Brooklyn.
© getty The 21-year-old Osaka announced her decision in a brief tweet last week, saying she'd "no longer be working together with Sascha" and thanking him for his work. We're slowly finding out more about Naomi Osaka's sudden shock split from her coach, Sascha Bajin. The 21-year-old Osaka announced her decision in a brief tweet last week, saying she'd "no longer be working together with Sascha" and thanking him for his work. Her decision stunned the tennis industry. Osaka linked up with Bajin when she was ranked 68th in the world, and the coach guided her to world number one status with two Grand Slam title wins en route. © Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images Osaka added that her happiness trumps the money as well as the trophies. I'd rather just surround myself with people that I really like and that truly care about me and are just really positive. If I'm not waking up every day happy to practice and happy to be around the people I'm around, this is my life. I'm not going to sacrifice that just to keep a person around.
Festivals in Osaka provide insights into historical and contemporary Japan. Haru Matsuri Hosha Shinji (Spring Archery Ritual): In this festival, a procession marches through the city carrying a 30-metre-long rope resembling a giant snake. Upon returning to the Yasaka Jinja Shrine, targets symbolizing the snake's eyes are positioned on two pine trees, and participants practice shooting arrows at them. The festival takes place on the first Sunday of April every year. Nipponbashi Street Festival: The biggest anime-themed events in Kansai, this festival takes place in the month of March. The streets of Denden Town are closed to traffic and then cosplayers in elaborate attire, robot performances and live music take over!
Festival Kinensai: This takes place at the Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine. Rice harvested from a sacred rice field in the previous year is offered to the gods and prayers are said for another year of rich harvest. Osaka Outdoor Festival: One for the adventurous souls, this festival includes activities like riding 4WD cars and motor bikes at the Vehicle Zone, or rock climbing and taking part in a boat battle at the Outdoor Zone. Izumi Kogawa: Ichigo Farm,Strawberry Picking- One of the biggest Strawberry farms in Osaka region, the Izumi Kogawa- Ichigo Farm organizes its annual strawberry picking events in the months of March, April, May and June.
ITAMI, Hyogo Prefecture--A U.S. Osprey aircraft made an emergency landing at Osaka Airport here on April 1, forcing a temporary shutdown of a runway, disrupting flight schedules and annoying surrounding municipalities. The three crew members aboard the tilt-rotor transport aircraft were uninjured, and the Osprey was not damaged in the landing, according to the Defense Ministry’s Kinki-Chubu Defense Bureau in Osaka. The aircraft, deployed at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa Prefecture, was heading to the Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture after taking off from the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, the Defense Ministry said. The transport ministry’s Osaka Airport office said the Osprey pilot contacted it about unspecified problems, and office closed one of the airport’s two runways in time for the expected emergency landing. The Osprey landed at 1:56 p.m. The emergency landing caused delays up to 19 minutes for two arrivals and five departures, according to the transport ministry. The U.S. Marines explained the emergency landing was made following set procedures after the Osprey’s warning lamp flashed. But they did not explain why the warning light turned on. Authorities in surrounding municipalities dispatched fire engines to the airport after being alerted to the Osprey’s emergency landing. But they were given few details.
Osaka’s most famous shopping area for international visitors is Dotonbori, with an overwhelming number of giant billboards crammed into small spaces, while the neighboring area of Shinsaibashi is bustling with rows of restaurants and clothing stores. These areas are the best choice when it comes to enjoying delicious food and shopping, and come into contact with the kind people of Osaka! Let’s take a look at the highlights of the Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi areas, where there is a heavy concentration of what’s appealing about Osaka. These spots can all be seen in a day, traveling on foot. 1. Giant Dotonbori Billboards - The Perfect Photo Spot!
The giant billboards at Dotonbori are one of the main tourist attractions in Osaka. From the Ebisubashi Bridge, you can see the giant Glico billboard which is an Osaka landmark. Glico is an Osaka-based sweets manufacturer. It's fun to take a picture posed like the Glico man, with both arms raised in the air! There are also giant three-dimensional billboards of things like a hand clutching sushi or an octopus. Walk around the area at night and you will be overwhelmed by the glittering neon lights. Dotonbori - Enjoy The Unique And Energetic Osaka Atmosphere! The Kani Doraku billboard is by the Ebisubashi Bridge is just as well-known as the Glico man.
The enormous crab is an attention-getter for the main location of a national restaurant chain that specializes in crab dishes. Kani Doraku is famous for its "kanisuki" (5,000 yen plus tax) sukiyaki-style crab hotpot. Kani Doraku also sells grilled crab near the storefront. The cute Kuidaore Doll, rhythmically beating his drum, causes onlookers’ eyes to soften. It is the mascot of the Nakaza Kuidaore building, which contains restaurants and izakaya establishments. Beloved in its advertiser role for over 50 years, every Japanese person knows of this famous mascot. There’s an unending line of people who want to take photos with it.
There are rows of places to eat and drink all around Dotonbori, so give the local food a try. Osaka has a lot of flour-based dishes, called konamon. Try takoyaki, which are fluffy balls of octopus-filled batter, fried and eaten with sauce, or okonomiyaki, batter mixed with vegetables and other toppings and cooked on a griddle. There are also famous dishes like kushikatsu and udon. At the Konamon Museum, with its eye-catching octopus signage, you can try out food samples and learn how to cook takoyaki. Saturdays and Sundays can get busy, so make a reservation for peace of mind.
The first floor is a takoyaki shop. The shotengai shopping arcade extends for about 580 meters, running north-to-south across the Ebisubashi bridge. There are many fashion outlets, general stores, and cafes, and it is crowded with tourists and locals. You can always find what you’re looking for here! The street continues north-to-south across Ebisubashi. Head to the Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum for a cultural experience. You can see Edo-era ukiyo-e made in Osaka. At the time, many prints of kabuki actors were being made, and these are primarily what is displayed inside the museum. You can also try making ukiyo-e. For more information, check the homepage.
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