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54007-Osaka. Photograph. Flikr. May 19, 2007. Accessed May 21, 2015.
This is an image of a bullet train that runs through Osaka. It is important because it
showed what am important traveling vehicle, the bullet train, looked like as well as where
it got its name. It also gave a theme to the transportation in Osaka..
The Asahi Shimbun. Osaka mayor and governor debating on policies. Photograph. Council on
Foreign Relations. September 9, 2012. Accessed May 21, 2015.
This is a photograph of the Osaka mayor of 2015 debating on policies. It was useful
because it put a face to an important official of Osaka at work.
Chizu, Hokkaido. Map of Osaka City Area. Map. Osaka, Japan: Universal Images
Group, 2010. Britannica Image Quest. Universal Images Group. Accessed May
14, 2015.
This map of Osaka gave a detailed view of the city. This source was useful because it
gave a visual representation of how the city was laid out. It was especially easy to
identify where the heart of the city is as well as cross reference it with another citation.
. Osaka Port. Photograph. Flikr. August 20, 2005. Accessed May 21, 2015.
This gorgeous panoramic photo is of the Osaka Port. Its use comes from
its visualization of an important piece of Osaka's economy: its bay.
"Japan." In CIA World Factbook. CIA. Accessed May 11, 2015
This database consisted of a multitude of statistical information on Japan as a country.
This was useful because it gave a general overview of the welfare of Japan as a country
as well as statistics on the country itself, thus allowing inaccurate sources to be weeded
out.
"Japan's maglev train sets world record: 603 kph - Worlds Fastest Train Records
Speed of 603 kph." Video file, 0:49. Youtube. Posted April 21, 2015.
Accessed May 21, 2015.
This video highlights a new world record: the mg-leg train reaching 603 k/h. It was useful
because it reinforced the need for mag-lev trains in not just Osaka, but Japan as well.
Ken, Hijino. "In Osaka, the Man Who should be King; Mayor Toru Hashimoto has the
Decisiveness and Discipline to Shake Up Japan's Ailing Politics." Wall Street Journal,
April 30, 2012. Accessed May 11, 2015.
This article told about Mayor Toru Hashimoto who encouraged the Japanese government
to work better. This article showcased the accomplishments of the Osaka mayor as well
as the general populous capitalist political viewpoints.
"'Kimi Ga Yo' - Japan National Anthem Japanese & English lyrics." Video file,
2:26. Youtube. Posted by Vocal National Anthems, May 8, 2010. Accessed May
21, 2015.

This video play the National Japanese anthem. It was useful because I was able to learn a
little bit more about Japan and their pride.
Ma, Luke. Before Night View, Osaka, Japan. Photograph. Flikr. August 24, 2012. Accessed May
18, 2015.
This is a beautiful photograph of the Osaka city landscape. It was used as the main
picture for this website because it served excellently as a captivating general introduction
to Osaka.
Ma, Luke. Shinsaibashi Night, Osaka, Japan. Photograph. Flikr. September 23, 2012. Accessed
May 20, 2015.
This is an image of Shinsaibashi, a street in japan, at night. It was useful because it
showcased the people themselves, and portrays the sheer population of Osaka.
Mayer, Amanda. "Shopper's World; Osaka's Flavorful Feast of Noodles." New York Times, June
7, 1987. Accessed May 11, 2015.
This article points out some of the cultural points of Osaka, specifically its food. It
showed just how a role food played in Osakas culture as well as its love for udon
noodles.
Mittica, Pierpaolo. Osaka from the Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan. Photograph. National
Geogtaphic Traveler. 2012. Accessed May 21, 2015.
This is a beautiful view from the Osaka castle. it was useful because it puts the viewer in
the place and allows the viewer to experience the castle.
Ohiro, Kenji K. "Osaka." In Encyclopedia Americana. Accessed May 11, 2015.
This database provided a lot of general information on Osaka. It was especially helpful
for learning its history as well as other information that more specific articles may have
left out.
Ohkubo, Masahiko. #19950117 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Photograph. Flikr. January 17,
1995. Accessed May 21, 2015.
This is an image of some of the damage done in an earthquake in 1995. It is important
because it showed the devastation that many a family experienced as their homes came
crashing down around them. it was also this view and many others that foretold just what
could happen to Osaka in the future.

Okada, Gyokuzan, Kyube Harimaya, Shoken Ooka, and Soshii. Zoshu kaisei Sesshu Osaka
chizu. Map. Osaka, Japan: Akamatsu Kyube, 1806. Japanese Historical Maps. UC
Berkeley East Asian Library, Japanese Map Collection.
This is a historical map of Osaka, Japan. It was useful because it shows what Osaka used
to look like in 1806 as well as how it has changed when compared to a modern map.

"Osaka." In Britannica Academic, edited by Yamini Chaouhan and John Higgins. Last modified
2015. Accessed May 8, 2015.
This database gave a relatively short and quick overview of Osaka. It was helpful for
finding statistics specific to Osaka and major information about the city quickly.
"Osaka-Kobe Metropolitan Area." In Britannica Academic. Last modified 2015. Accessed May
11, 2015.
This database highlighted the metropolitan area between Osaka and Kobe. It was useful
because it informed about the layout of the Osaka city as well as information in its
industries and the things it produces.
S, Philip. "Quake in Japan: In Osaka." New York Times, January 21, 1995.
This article was about an earthquake that occurred in a neighboring city, Kobe, and what
Osaka did to help. It was useful because it showed that one of the environmental disasters
that Osaka is prone to are earthquakes, as well as its peoples disposition towards other
cities, especially those neighboring it.
Tachi, Minoru. "Regional Income Disparity and Internal Migration of Population in
Japan." International Migration Digest 2, no. 1 (1965): 22-40. Accessed May 14, 2015.
This journal documented a study on the relationship between the regional income of a
specific area in Japan to its rates of migration. Its usefulness came from its information
on migration trends compared to other areas.
Vandaele, Pieterjan. Welcome. Photograph. Flikr. August 11, 2009. Accessed May 20, 2015.
This is a photo of the welcoming props set up outside of a restaurant in Osaka. It was
useful because it displayed Osaka's culture and love for food.

Wang, E., and K. Moritsugu. "THE WORLD; Japan celebrates 50 years of bullet
trains; The machines herald the country's economic rise and inspire Europe
and Asia to get onboard." Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA), October 5,
2014.
This is an article about Japan's infamous bullet trains and their 50th birthday. Its foresight
into future technologies for travel in Japan and the idea of incorporating bullet trains into
other areas was useful and informative, specifically for the Public Service
Announcement.
Wysocki, Bernard, Jr. "The Millennium --- Trade & Commerce: A City of Sellers --- in Japan,
Tokyo has Long been the Center of Power; but it's Osaka that has the Soul of a
Merchant." Wall Street Journal, January 11, 1999. Accessed May 11, 2015.
This article exhibited a lot of Osakas history and growth as well as its merchant
personality. It was useful because it provided information on the history of Osakas
growth and reinvention, its attitude towards Tokyo, and its business culture.