“Temporary evacuation site”. Does that sound inviting? Let’s talk about Nisshin Junior High School.
Nisshin Junior High School serves as a designated temporary evacuation site. This is for various disasters. These include tsunami, earthquake, storm surge and inland flooding. However it should not be used in the event of a landslide, large-scale fire, or volcanic phenomena.
Nisshin Junior High School is located in Amagasaki-shi Hyogo. Remember to check official websites for the latest information. This includes the opening of evacuation sites and shelters.
Osaka is Japan’s second city. It’s known for its food, drink and outgoing people. Osaka is the capital of Osaka prefecture. It is the third-largest city in Japan. The population is 2.7 million. Osaka is located in the Kansai region. It lies at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay. Some call Osaka the Manchester of Japan.
Osaka translates to “large hill” or “large slope”. Mountains surround three sides of Osaka prefecture. The west faces Osaka Bay.
Osaka was once called the “nation’s kitchen”. It served as a center for the rice trade. Osaka is now known as a gourmand’s paradise. Okonomiyaki is Osaka’s most famous dish.
Osaka is famous for its own culture and style. Arts bloomed in Osaka. Traditional performance arts thrived. These included Joruri puppet theater, Noh Theatre and Osaka’s Kabuki theater. Osaka is the birthplace of Bunraku. It is the old art of Japanese puppet theater.
The first Universal Studios outside America was built in Osaka.
Osaka has served as Japan’s capital many times. This is due to its status as a popular port. It offered many trade and business opportunities.
Since ancient times Osaka has welcomed people from all over the world. Osaka developed as an economic center. It was the gateway to Japan. It welcomed traders and travelers from all over Asia.
Prince Shotoku built Shitennoji Temple in 593. Osaka developed into an international city. It fostered exchanges with other Asian countries.
Hideyoshi built Osaka Castle in 1583. This helped the city develop as a transportation hub. It connected to the sea. Osaka grew into an economic and cultural hub. It was even called “the kitchen of the world.”
In 1889 Osaka City was incorporated. In 1903 the Fifth National Industrial Exposition was held in Osaka. Japan’s first public streetcar launched in Osaka. Until 1925 Osaka was the most populous city in Japan. It was the sixth largest in the world.
One-third of Osaka was destroyed during World War II. Postwar reconstruction brought the city back. Today Osaka is the central city of western Japan.