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Information about Osaka
Trip Preparation
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Entry/VisaVisitors can acquire two types of Japanese visas. One is the individual visa and the other the group visa. The group travel visa is relatively easy to get approval for, however to receive approval for the Personal visa it takes a lot longer.
Climate
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four very different seasons. The winters are mild and the coldest month with an average of 9-10 C is January. Spring starts of mild however it gets hot and humid quickly with the most rainfall in the year. Summers especially during July and August get very hot reaching about 35 C, however at night it gets cooler to around 25 C. Autumn starts of warm however at the end it gets a lot colder.
Currency
Japanese Yen
Language
Japanese
Telephone reception
Osaka has a voltage of 100 volts, and a frequency of 60 Hz. Therefore it will be necessary to bring an adaptor to use your own electrical devices. Mobile phones will not work in Osaka; however visitors can buy prepaid phones at the airport .
Country and People
Customs / Culture
In Japan locals care a lot about politeness in public places, to not make much noise, to pay attention on posture, to respect each other when interacting with another. If travelers visit their host family it is required to wear slippers inside and not shoes. Especially towards the elderly people should be very polite and respectful.
Traditions
In Osaka some of the main traditional cultural includes performances such as “Bunraku” and “Kabuki”.Culture also includes music, drama and puppet stories. For example in Osaka when watching a puppet show it is tradition that it will be accompanied by a musical instrument for example the piano.
In Japan locals care a lot about politeness in public places, to not make much noise, to pay attention on posture, to respect each other when interacting with another. If travelers visit their host family it is required to wear slippers inside and not shoes. Especially towards the elderly people should be very polite and respectful.
Traditions
In Osaka some of the main traditional cultural includes performances such as “Bunraku” and “Kabuki”.Culture also includes music, drama and puppet stories. For example in Osaka when watching a puppet show it is tradition that it will be accompanied by a musical instrument for example the piano.
Getting Around
Airports / Car rental
When travelling to Osaka, the closest and most convenient airport is the “Kansai International airport”. From there it is easy to travel by a taxi, tram or the airport shuffle.
Public transport
Osaka's main transportation facilities are bus, subway and JR train.Osaka’s bus facility is a little more complex as the stations have no English labeling, therefore it can get difficult for tourists to find their way around by using the bus.Osaka’s subway and JR train are the most convenient transportation facilities, each station has a sign in Chinese and English, therefore is very convenient. They also provide many beneficial services such as special travelling prices. Therefore these are the most recommendable transportation facilities.
When travelling to Osaka, the closest and most convenient airport is the “Kansai International airport”. From there it is easy to travel by a taxi, tram or the airport shuffle.
Public transport
Osaka's main transportation facilities are bus, subway and JR train.Osaka’s bus facility is a little more complex as the stations have no English labeling, therefore it can get difficult for tourists to find their way around by using the bus.Osaka’s subway and JR train are the most convenient transportation facilities, each station has a sign in Chinese and English, therefore is very convenient. They also provide many beneficial services such as special travelling prices. Therefore these are the most recommendable transportation facilities.
Discover and Enjoy
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EventsOsaka has many well-known festivals such as the following:“Tenjin Festival” is one of Japan's three major festivals, which occurs annually on July 24th and 25th, during which fireworks are held. “Yodogawa Fireworks” occur on the first Saturday in August, during which also fireworks occur and many people come wearing a kimono.
Culinary Specialities
Osaka is known for its food and it is said that “you eat till you drop in Osaka”. The local specialties include dishes such as: “Okonomiyaki” which is a pan fried batter cake, “Takoyaki” which are octopus dumplings, “Udon” which is a noodle dish, “oshizushi” which are pressed sushi, “battera” which are pressed mackerel sushi” and many other local dishes.
Sights
When visiting Osaka sights worth seeing include:
-The National Museum of Art
-Osaka science Museum which also has a planetarium and on “OMNIMAX” theater
-The Museum of oriental ceramics
-Osaka Municipal Museum of Art which is inside “Tennoji Park”
-Osaka Maritime Museum
-Osaka Museum of History from where you have a view onto the Osaka Castle
-Osaka Museum of natural Arts
