Osaka Economic Relevance
Osaka is a vital commercial hub for Japan, with about 12% of Japanese wholesale firms are located in the city;52% of wholesale outlets in western Japan purchase their stocks from Osaka firms; and 41% of local retail firms receive their stocks purchase/receive their stocks from Osaka firms.
Central Business District Location
The central business district is in the northern-part of the downtown area of Osaka, including the significant landmark, Nakanoshima Island, that contain the City Hall, Central Civic Hall, the Bank of Japan and the headquarters of the Asahi Press, along with several other large businesses .
Where Does the Gdp come from ?
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Osaka in recent years has experienced great growth in the service industry which has overtook the whole and retailer and manufacturing industries, as the top Industry in the city. This chart shows that the service industry acounts for 23.1% of Osaka's GDP, while Whole and Retailer accounts for 19.6%, manufaturing accounts for 18.5% and Real Estate for 12.3%.