The Japanese language is written using three scripts: kanji (Chinese characters), hiragana, and katakana (both phonetic scripts).

Tonkatsu, a dish made with breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served with rice and a side of shredded cabbage.

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.