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Summary of Osaka Prefecture
Capital City: Osaka
Population in 2014 (thousands): 8,850
Area (square km): 1,904
Osaka Coin
1000 yen silver coin
Image of Osaka design of 1,000 yen
(Obverse design: Osaka Castle and Bunraku Puppet)
Osaka Castle: Located in central Osaka Prefecture, this symbol of Osaka welcomes 1.55 million visitors yearly (2013 figures). One of Japan’s three most famous castles, the donjon was reconstructed in 1931 and was designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 1997.
Bunraku Puppet: Originally known as ningyo joruri and one of Japan’s best-known traditional arts, bunraku puppet theater is an art form that integrates three elements: tayu (narration), shamisen (a three-stringed instrument), and ningyo (puppets). It was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008.