15^th Annual Congress on Gastroenterology & Hepatology October 26-27, 2020 Osaka, Japan

OSAKA is the second largest city in Japan and the 13th largest city in the world. Osaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub

Osaka is a major financial center of Japan. It is home to the Osaka Securities Exchange as well as the multinational electronics corporations Panasonic and Sharp. it is also the commercial, shipping and industrial center of western Japan, the second major gateway to Japan after Tokyo  Famous landmarks in Osaka include Osaka Castle - which played a pivotal role in the Siege of Osaka 

The main shopping and entertainment districts are Umeda (in Kita), Namba (in Minami), Dotonbori (part of Namba) and to a lesser extent Tennoji. America Mura (Americatown) and Yorappa Mura around Tower Records in Shinsaibashi are places where young Japanese come to be seen and check out the latest fashions and trends. Hankyu Sambangai Shopping Arcade has rows of fashion shops on the first basement floor and a man-made river running along the second basement floor. Nearby is Trevi Plaza, named after a famous fountain in Rome, and the Hankyu Fire Building. 

Japan Attractions: Japan has 20 World Heritage Sites, including Himeji Castle, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Nara. Popular tourist attractions cities include Tokyo and Hiroshima, Mount Fuji, ski resorts such as Niseko in Hokkaido, Okinawa, riding the Shinkansen and taking advantage of Japan's hotel and hot spring network.