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OsakaKenro Moriuchi
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Geographical Location
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Population 8,864,228
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History of Osaka Inhabited for more than 10,000 years
In the 7th century, Osaka became the first capital of Japan.
Gateway of culture and trade
“Nation’s Kitchen”
19th Century: Commercial center of Japan after WWII
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The Coast
Artificial: Seen in Northern part of the coastal area in Osaka
Factories, ports/ harbors, artificial beaches
Seminatural: Seen in Southern part of the coastal area in Osaka
Beaches, mudflats, etc.
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Industry of Osaka Contributes greatly to the
economy of Osaka
Gateway to overseas
City for small and medium-sized companies
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Ports in Osaka Sakai-Senboku Port
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Current Coastal Issues Lack of land/ resources (Land reclamation)
Pollution
Fishing
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Future Coastal Issues Rise of 1 meter in the sea level would put Osaka
under the water
Lack of land/ resources (Land reclamation)
Pollution
Fishing