Osaka – a city that will make you smile – Osaka is Japan’s second city as well as the central business hub in western Japan, Osaka has been at the heart of Japan’s cultural and economic development for hundreds of years with relics from the cities past still standing, Osaka is a city where you can truly feel Japan’s history. Osaka is also the city of comedy. With comedy styles such as manzai originating in Osaka and gaining popularity throughout the rest of the country, Osaka has taken center stage as the city with the friendliest and funniest people in Japan. With a perfect mix of traditional and popular culture, a stay in Osaka will provide you with unforgettable memories that will keep you smiling on. Osaka is a charming, relaxed city best known for its food, fun and nightlife with some history and culture peeking through. Osaka is only a short shinkansen ride from Tokyo, but has a very different personality to Japan’s capital city. It is one of the three major cities of japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya).It is the third most populous city in japan.