]> http://www.irishasia.com/taxonomy/term/20/0 en-US http://www.irishasia.com/countries/japan/osaka <!-- google_ad_section_start --> <ul id="page_anchors"> <li><a href="/node/17#history">History</a></li> <li><a href="/node/17#shopping">Shopping</a></li> <li><a href="/node/17#nightlife">Nightlife</a></li> <li><a href="/node/17#negative">Negative Vibes</a></li> <li><a href="/node/17#dining">Dining Out</a></li> <li><a href="/node/17#things">Things to see</a></li> <li><a href="/node/17#entertainment">Entertainment</a></li> <li><a href="/node/17#links">Links</a></li> </ul> <p>Osaka has served as an international gateway since ancient times, beginning in the 5th century. This background as a meeting point for people, goods, and information has fostered a liberal, forward-looking and enterprising people.</p> <!-- google_ad_section_end --> Japan Local Report Osaka Fri, 23 Sep 2005 05:56:12 -0600