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Osaka

Decide whether to visit or live in Osaka, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Osaka month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Osaka are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and June the wettest (about 244 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.11.2507.7
February9.91.6647.8
March14.05.21108.4
April18.910.21488.8
May23.114.81889.2
June26.719.62448.8
July31.024.523510.0
August32.825.716210.7
September29.322.12148.7
October22.915.11907.8
November17.18.6768.0
December11.53.4537.7

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What is being reported around Osaka

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People and places shaping Osaka

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Research updated Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Previously

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Current public leadership

  • Hideyuki Yokoyama

    Wikidata currently records this person as Osaka's head of government. Japanese economist and politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Osaka has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Osaka yet.

Local business and employers

  • Sharp Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Osaka. Japanese electronics company.

  • Daihatsu

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Osaka. Japanese automobile manufacturer.

  • Sanyo

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Osaka. Japanese electronics company.

  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Osaka. Japanese pharmaceutical company.

  • Mizuno Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Osaka. Japanese sports equipment and sportswear company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Asahi Shimbun

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Osaka. Japanese newspaper.

  • Yomiuri Shimbun

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Osaka. Japanese newspaper.

  • Kansai Telecasting Corporation

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Osaka. TV station in Osaka, Japan.

  • MBS Radio

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Osaka. Japanese AM radiostation.

  • FM OSAKA

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Osaka. FM Radio Station.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Osaka, in brief

Osaka is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Osaka took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Osaka

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Osaka

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Osaka

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Osaka

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Osaka

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08 · Questions

Questions about Osaka

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Frequently Asked Questions about Osaka

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Osaka located and what are its coordinates?

Osaka is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.6938, 135.5011 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Osaka?

Osaka has a recorded population of approximately 2,753,862 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Osaka?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Osaka include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Osaka?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Osaka, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.