Osaka Prefecture is the most populated prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The prefecture is home to nearly 9,000,000 people. Despite this, it’s ranked as the second smallest prefectures in terms of areas. Many tourists will fly into Kansai International Airport, and visit the nearby prefectures of Osaka, such as Kyoto, Nara, and Hyogo.
The capital city of the prefecture, is Osaka City, which is located near the coast, and is home to many world famous attractions, such as the Aquarium which holds a whale sharks. Osaka is also the location where Universal Studios Japan is located!
Takoyaki is a famous street food of Osaka prefecture – it’s the local specialty. For those who don’t know, Takoyaki is a type of food thats in the shape of a ball, and filled with Octopus pieces, and usually some other spices. It’s a must try dish in Osaka!
