Osaka is a major financial center of Japan, and it is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in Japan. The city is home to the Osaka Exchange as well as the headquarters of multinational electronics corporations such as Panasonic and Sharp. Osaka is an international center of research and development and is represented by several major universities, notably Osaka University, Osaka Metropolitan University, and Kansai University.
Famous landmarks in the city include
Osaka Castle,
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan,
Dotonbori,
Tsutenkaku in Shinsekai,
Tennoji Park,
Abeno Harukas,
Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine,
Shitenno-ji, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan.