Osaka Vacations, Japan

If Often dubbed the second city of Japan, Osaka was historically the commercial capital of Japan, and to date the heart of Japan's second largest metropolitan area of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto, whose population is 19,220,000. A unique title that the city of Osaka holds is the first place in Japan for day to night population ratio of 141%, a depiction of Osaka's economical and commercial centric character. Also, Osaka is traditionally considered the "nation's kitchen" or the gourmet food capital of Japan...as supported by the saying "Dress (in kimonos) 'til you drop in Kyoto, eat 'til you drop in Osaka". Osaka regional cuisine includes okonomiyaki (pan-fried batter cake), takoyaki (octopus dumplings), udon (a noodle dish), as well as regional sushi and other traditional Japanese foods.

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