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Osaka is one of the most populated cities in Japan, second only to Tokyo, and was once known as Naniwa and the first known capital of Japan pre-Nara Period.

Today, visitors can find the reconstruction of Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi Taisha which is the head shrine of the Sumiyoshi Shrines. This metropolitan city is also home to many modern entertainment options such as Universal Studios Osaka on the waterfront, and Osaka Aquarium which is one of the best aquariums in Japan.

If you are interested in the vibrant nightlife, shopping, and dining then spend the day in Minami, the southern part of downtown Osaka.

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