Osaka is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 8,804,806 people, it is the 2nd largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Osaka gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Osaka is lead by Ichiro Matsuiand is based in the prefecture capital of Osaka (Population: 2,592,413).
The most populous cities in Osaka are: Osaka-shi (Population: 2,592,413), Sakai (Population: 782,339), Hirakata (Population: 406,331), Toyonaka (Population: 384,459), Takatsuki (Population: 354,468).
