Ôsaka, Ôsaka-fu
| About the city:
Osaka, its history dating back hundreds of years, is located near the geographical centre of Japan. Over the years, the city -- once known as "the city of waters" due to its many rivers -- has developed into the main city of the western half of the country and the third largest in Japan. It has a population of
2.6 million. Osaka has prospered as a entre of free enterprise. Many affluent businesses are based in the city and have laid the groundwork for a modern urban infrastructure and rich cultural traditions. Today, Osaka continues to actively promote this prosperous tradition and the benefits of a happy, healthy lifestyle. Osaka is developing into a truly international city of the 21st century through initiatives such as the new Kansai International Airport. The city is presently undergoing an architectural renaissance, with aims to becoming a centre for people, goods and information from around the world. Osaka's role will be essential not only in the development of the Kansai region, but in the cultural and economic advancement of the entire nation. |
Einwohner - Population: 2 623 801
Agglomeration - Metropolitan Area: 16 900 000
Stadion - Stade - Stadium: Nagai Stadium
Kapazität - Capacité - Capacity (Sitzplätze - places assises - seats): 50 000
| Stadium remarks: Renovations for Nagai Stadium were completed in 1996, and the 50,000-seat stadium located in the city will be a site for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. |
Gesamtübersicht der Stadien - Sommaire des stades - Stadium overview