Ōsaka-Kōbe metropolitan area: Quick Facts

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Stone lantern and blooming tree in front of a traditional shrine with bright orange pillars and wooden steps in Kobe, Japan.

Map showing the location of Osaka in Japan, with surrounding countries including China, Russia, North Korea, and South Korea. Major bodies of water such as the Sea of Japan, East China Sea, and Pacific Ocean are labeled, and Tokyo is also marked for reference.

Kōbe earthquake of 1995

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