#osaka
- Amagasaki — A major industrial city and economic center located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, directly bordering the city of Osaka; it is an integral part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area. Historically developed as a heavy industry hub, it has undergone significant urban and ecological revitalization.
- Asahi Shimbun — One of the oldest, most influential, and largest national newspapers in Japan, founded in 1879 in Osaka. Internationally recognized for its high-quality journalism with a liberal and left-leaning stance, this structural daily plays an essential role in shaping Japanese public opinion, standing out through detailed political analysis, complex economic investigations, and major cultural partnerships, including the awarding of the prestigious Asahi Prize.