osaka
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Osaka. Kenro Moriuchi. Geographical Location. Population. 8,864,228. History of Osaka. Inhabited for more than 10,000 years In the 7 th century, Osaka became the first capital of Japan. Gateway of culture and trade “Nation’s Kitchen” 19 th Century: Commercial center of Japan after WWII. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
OsakaKenro Moriuchi
Geographical Location
Population 8,864,228
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
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.
Industry of Osaka Contributes greatly to the
economy of Osaka
Gateway to overseas
City for small and medium-sized companies
Ports in Osaka Sakai-Senboku Port
Current Coastal Issues Lack of land/ resources (Land reclamation)
Pollution
Fishing
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