Osaka is Japan's third-largest city and a major commercial and industrial hub, with a population of over 19 million people in the greater Osaka area.
The bullet train (Shinkansen), which began operation in 1964, was the first high-speed train system in the world and is still one of the fastest.
The Yokohama F. Marinos, a professional soccer team based in Yokohama, is one of the most successful teams in the J.League, having won several championships.
