Committee Chair: Patrick Shannon Committee Co-Chair: Yoko Noge-Dean
ABOUT OSAKA – Fast Facts
Mayor: Toru Hashimoto Country: Japan
Country Location: East Asia Geography: Situated along the western coast of Japan Industry: Information and Telecommunications, Robot Technology, Medicine and Welfare, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Environmental initiatives Flag Description: Red circle representing the rising sun. Did You Know: The following were all started in Osaka: In 1964, Sharp developed and introduced the world's first all-transistor-diode electronic desktop calculator CS-10A. In 1958 Momofuku Ando invented a new fry and dry process and in 1971 created the "Cup Noodle" now enjoyed by people all over the world. In 1958, Yoshiaki Shiraishi opened the first kaiten zushi (conveyor belt sushi restaurant) in Osaka. Currently, this type of restaurant holds an annual market of 240 billion yen in Japan. More About Osaka: Osaka Prefecture, located at the approximate center of Japan, is divided into 33 cities, 10 towns, and 1 village. Covering an area of approximately 1,890 square kilometers, or only 0.5% of the nation’s entire land area, Osaka is the second smallest prefecture. However, it has a population of 8.8 million, or 7% of the entire population, making it the second most populous prefecture after Tokyo. Furthermore, approximately 210,000 foreigners, or 15.6% of all foreigners registered in Japan reside in Osaka.
Geographically Osaka extends from north to south, with a slight curve, open toward Osaka Bay on the west and surrounded by mountains on the other three sides. The weather is generally mild, with four distinct seasons.
PAST OSAKA – CHICAGO PROGRAMS
2011 October 1-9
Focus: Social Services Ten interdisciplinary social service professionals from Chicago met in Osaka to visit sites and dialogue with Japanese professionals about their culture and best practices in the areas of child welfare, elder welfare, disabilities both mental and physical, and other social challenges. The exchange concluded with a one day workshop where delegates presented on their exchange experience by comparing best practices and cultures.
A project organized by the Osaka Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, Osaka City Council of Social Welfare and the City of Osaka.
The Osaka Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International is excited to welcome the Chicago delegation back from their inaugural Osaka Social Service Exchange, October 1-9, 2011.
Nine interdisciplinary social service professionals from Chicago traveled to Osaka to dialogue with Japanese professionals about their culture and best practices in the areas of child welfare, elderly care, disabilities [...]
This year, the Chicago Marathon and the brand new Osaka Marathon will be starting a sister marathon relationship. To commemorate this event, the Osaka Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International will be hosting a Japan Cheering section officialized by the Chicago Marathon office. We hope to see you bright and early on Sunday, October 9.
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2011 OSAKA, JAPAN SOCIAL SERVICE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
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2011 Social Service Exchange Program
The Osaka Committee of Chicago Sister Cities is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our upcoming Japan Social Service Exchange. Our Sister City Osaka will host the second Osaka/Chicago Social Service Exchange [...]
