Osaka is a large port city and commercial center located on the Japanese island of Honshu. It’s known for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife and hearty street food. Osaka has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries. Osaka was formerly known as Naniwa and it was the first capital of Japan. It is famous for its modern structures like Umeda Sky Building, Ts?tenkaku tower, and ancient temples like Shitenno-ji and Osaka Castle.

Census in Japan is conducted every 5 years and 2015 was the last time that it was conducted. According to the 2015 census, Osaka had a population of 2,691,185. Osaka is known for its diversity with a large number of foreign residents. According to the 2015 census, 7.5% of the population in Osaka are foreign residents from countries like China, Korea, Philippines and Brazil. Osaka is also known for its unique dialect, Osaka-ben, which is different from standard Japanese. The Osaka Aquarium, also known as Kaiyukan, is one of the largest public aquariums in the world. Osaka is also home to the Universal Studios Japan, which is one of only four Universal Studios theme parks in the world.

Osaka is governed by the Osaka City Government, which is led by the Mayor and the City Assembly. The Mayor is the chief executive of the city, and is elected by the citizens every four years. The City Assembly is the legislative body and its members are elected every four years as well. The Osaka Prefectural Government, which governs the entire Osaka Prefecture, also has its offices in the city. The Prefectural Government is led by the Governor, who is elected every four years, and the Prefectural Assembly, whose members are also elected every four years.

Osaka has a diverse economy with a large number of industries. It is a major economic hub, with a GDP of over $341 billion. The city is home to many large companies, including Panasonic, Sharp, and Suntory. The Port of Osaka is one of the largest ports in Japan, handling over 10 million tons of cargo every year.

Osaka has a highly developed infrastructure. The city is served by a large number of railways, including the Shinkansen bullet train, and highways. The Osaka Metro system is one of the largest in the world, with over 120 stations. The city is also served by two airports, Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport. The city also has a highly developed water infrastructure, with a large number of canals and bridges.