In Japan’s Kansai region, Osaka stands as the second largest city in the country. It’s storied history and renowned cuisine have made it one of the most popular cities to visit in East Asia. Near Osaka Bay stands the Kaiyukan Aquarium, one of the largest public aquariums in the world. And as one of the most famous landmarks in Japan, Osaka Castle brings visitors to its ground from all around the world.

In 2023, Chicago celebrated the 50th anniversary of its sister city relationship. See more information below:

Virtual Visits

Special Recommendations

Listen
Osaka Lover (song) by: Dreams Come True
Make
Japanese Okonomiyaki
Read
Osaka 1615: The Last Samurai Battle (non-fiction) by: Stephen Turnbull
Rivers (novel) by: Teru Miyamoto
The White Tower (Shiroi Kyot_) (novel) by: Toyoko Yamasaki
Watch
Learn about Japanese Theatre Forms – Kabuki (video)
Learn about Japanese Theatre Forms – Noh (video)
Muddy River (drama)
Obachaaan (video)
Osaka Expo 2025 (video)
Osaka is Omoroi (video)

Discover Our Sister Cities

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Kimiyo Naka, Chair of the Osaka Committee, shares why she became involved with Chicago Sister Cities International.