Osaka Prefecture

Osaka

Osaka Castle. (© Pixta)

The keyhole-shaped tomb in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, where Emperor Nintoku is said to be buried. (© Kyōdō)

The Osaka Prefecture mascot Mozuyan is based on the mozu, or bull-headed shrike, which is the prefecture’s official bird. The suffix yan is an Osaka variation on the standard Japanese janai, usually used to invite agreement. (© Jiji)