Osaka (Concert of Europe)

Osaka (Japanese: 大阪 Ōsaka) is the second largest city of, and the capital of the region. It was built in the early Middle Ages, and was actually one of the first capitals of Japan, as the Kōtoku Emperor built his palace there. Later, Osaka shifted from being an administrative capital to becoming a commercial and merchant city, and was one of the main hubs of rice trade during much of Japan's history, even being nicknamed "the nation's kitchen".

Osaka is built to the west of a bay, and its natural harbor is defended by a couple of small islands. The city is known as a vibrant cultural centre surpassed only by itself, and is still a very important commercial and industrial hub.