5^thWorld Congress on Traditional and Complementary Medicine May 20-21, 2019 Osaka, Japan

OSAKA is the most unique city in Japan, Located at a latitude of 34’35’～46’degrees north and a longitude of 135ã‚œ23'～36’degrees east. Osaka is roughly in the middle of Japan（about 500km of the west in Tokyo) for 1400 years, Osaka has been a gathering place. The city has long conducted business not only nationwide but also with China and the Korean Peninsula, playing an important role as a centre of trade and cultural exchange. The Osaka regions continued to play an important role in Japan's development. Osaka’s development into a major city began in the mid-sixteenth century, a time of great social instability and frequent internal warfare. Local feudal lords acted autonomously, unrestrained by a weak central government.

The best time to travel to Osaka in Japan The months May, June, July, September and October have nice weather with a good average temperature. On average, and the warmest month are July and Augusta lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Warmest month is August. Coolest month is January. June is the wettest month. This month should be avoided if you don't like too much rain. December is the driest month

The city's transport network is very well developed. Subways make it possible to reach anywhere in the city with in about 30 minutes. Osaka is about 30 minutes by train from Kyoto and Nara with their many cultural and historical sights, and Kobe with their exotic and fashionable atmosphere. A canonical view of Japanese culture developed during the Meiji era（1868-1912）in which Kyoto and Nara were given the status of sources and centres of traditional culture, while Tokyo and Osaka became the essence of modern society.

Osaka is filled with wit and wisdom, where everyday conversations are like the banter of two “MANZAI”comedians.Today's entertainment is “RAKUGO”“MANZAI” and “NEW COMEDY” .The RAKUGO：traditional storytelling in local dialect. The MANZAI：in which a pair of comedians amuse audiences with their quick-fire banter is popular all over the country. And just outside OSAKA is the world famous all-female TAKARAZUKA Revue and its gala musicals. Ever since OSAKA became known as “the Kitchen of the country”, the city has been a gourmet's paradise offering the best from land and sea. Today, the snack produced in Osaka,“OKONIMIYAKI”pancakes  and“TAKOYAKI”octopus balls, became famous nationally. Onto the existing culture were grafted new forms of entertainment unique brand of humour and the city's characteristic way of speaking, the OSAKA dialect. The result was a city rich in human colour.

A large crab overhead moves its legs, puffer fish banners swim with the wind a mechanical clown beats a drum. Many people take pictures in front of these famous spots.MINAMII district is the soul of food-loving OSAKA. Its neon lights and colourful fountains brighten the night, creating one of OSAKA's most famous night scenes. OSAKA traditionally renowned as a merchant city has a number of unique specialty shopping areas and commercial district. “If it's all the same, let’s make it the best. “With the attitude, OSAKA people have created Japan's largest underground mall and Japan's longest shopping arcade in. KITA and MINAMI district. Osaka’s port area covers a long stretch of coastline. From Hokkounorth; port, where the pleasure yachts are moored, down to the site of the Kansai International Airport is a straight-line distance of some 40 kilometres. This coastline is entirely artificial，the result of dredging and land reclamation projects that have been proceeding for over a century. Enjoying the water metropolis. Since long ago, when wooden ships plied the Yodogawa River on scheduled runs, OSAKA has had a deep relationship with water. From the river to the ocean from the ocean to the world. The developing bay area is not only a gateway to the world but a spot for the people of the city to enjoy. As new ideas catch people's fancy, the waterfront changes.

Transport

The city's transport network is very well developed. Subways make it possible to reach anywhere in the city with in about 30 minutes. OSAKA is about 30 minutes by train from KYOTO and NARA with their many cultural and historical sightsand KOBE with their exotic and fashionable atmosphere. A canonical view of Japanese culture developed during the Meiji era（1868-1912）in which KYOTO and NARA were given the status of sources and centres of traditional culture, while TOKYO and OSAKA became the essence of modern society.

Culture

OSAKA is filled with wit and wisdom，where everyday conversations are like the banter of two “MANZAI”comedians.Today's entertainment is “RAKUGO”“MANZAI” and “NEW COMEDY” .The RAKUGO：traditional storytelling in local dialect. The MANZAI：in which a pair of comedians amuse audiences with their quick-fire banter is popular all over the country. And just outside OSAKA is the world famous all-female TAKARAZUKA Revue and its gala musicals. Ever since OSAKA became known as “the Kitchen of the country”, the city has been a gourmet's paradise offering the best from land and sea. Today, the snack produced in Osaka,“OKONIMIYAKI”pancakes  and“TAKOYAKI”octopus balls, became famous nationally. Onto the existing culture were grafted new forms of entertainment unique brand of humour and the city's characteristic way of speaking, the OSAKA dialect. The result was a city rich in human colour

Landscape

A large crab overhead moves its legs，puffer fish banners swim with the wind a mechanical clown beats a drum. Many people take pictures in front of these famous spots.MINAMII district is the soul of food-loving OSAKA.　Its neon lights and colourful fountains brighten the night，creating one of OSAKA's most famous night scenes. OSAKA traditionally renowned as a merchant city has a number of unique specialty shopping areas and commercial district. “If it's all the same, let’s make it the best. “With the attitude, OSAKA people have created Japan's largest underground mall and Japan's longest shopping arcade in. KITA and MINAMI district. Osaka’s port area covers a long stretch of coastline. From Hokkounorth; port, where the pleasure yachts are moored, down to the site of the Kansai International Airport，is a straight-line distance of some 40 kilometres. This coastline is entirely artificial，the result of dredging and land reclamation projects that have been proceeding for over a century. Enjoying the water metropolis. Since long ago when wooden ships plied the Yodogawa-River on scheduled runs, OSAKA has had a deep relationship with water. From the river to the ocean from the ocean to the world. The developing bay area is not only a gateway to the world but a spot for the people of the city to enjoy. As new ideas catch people's fancy, the waterfront changes.

The best time to travel to Osaka in Japan The months May, June, July, September and October have nice weather with a good average temperature. On average, and the warmest month are July and Augusta lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Warmest month is August. Coolest month is January. June is the wettest month. This month should be avoided if you don't like too much rain. December is the driest month.