Osaka

American

[oh-sah-kuh, aw-sah-kah] / oʊˈsɑ kə, ˈɔ sɑˈkɑ /

noun

a city on S Honshu, in S Japan.

Osaka British

/ əʊˈsɑːkə /

noun

a port in S Japan, on S Honshu on Osaka Bay (an inlet of the Pacific): the third largest city in Japan (the chief commercial city during feudal times); university (1931); an industrial and commercial centre. Pop: 2 484 326 (2002 est)

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Naomi Osaka said Friday she wants to leave the Australian Open with no regrets and will go on the attack as she attempts to win the title for a third time.

From Barron's

The 17th century masterpiece will be loaned to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka in August and September while its home museum in The Hague is closed for renovations.

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But despite Osaka's win, GB took the match 2-1 with a deciding mixed doubles victory.

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Emma Raducanu withdrew from her tie against Naomi Osaka as Great Britain started their United Cup campaign against Japan in Australia.

From BBC

In Osaka, Japan, young women dressed in traditional kimono took part in a Shinto ritual procession to mark the end of the year at Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines.

From BBC

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