Osaka is the capital city of Japan’s Osaka prefecture and after Tokyo, has the second greatest population of any city in the country. The city is a focal point for Japanese industry and shipping and is also noted as the country’s historical commercial capital. Within the Kansai region, Osaka is situated at the entrance to the Yodo River where it meets Osaka Bay. Visitors to the city will find a bustling metropolis that puts little stock in reminiscing in its past and much more significance on the importance of its present and future.