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 http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp OSAKA CITY |
Osaka is a city built upon the prosperity of its waterways and ports. So the structure called, Miotsukushi, with which people were familiar with through close identification with the Osaka port, was chosen as the city emblem in 1894. During the Edo period, various art forms flourished in the Kansai area like dancing, acting, as well as Noh and Kyogen. Also, Kitahama, Yodoyabashi and Hommachi areas where wealthy merchants worked, are known to be a treasure trove of modern architecture. As for music, Osaka's classical music scene has various talents who command center stage both nationally and internationally. Downtown Osaka offers shopping options like items for the professional cook from knives and pots to wax food samples like miniature sushi and key holders. Also, there's Den Den Town, a haven for just about any fan of electronic appliances. The uptown Umeda area offers a range of above and underground shopping areas where shoppers can eat, socialize and browse among some of the top fashion stores in Japan. |
 http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/ OSAKA CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU |
Promoting tourism and providing presentations, seminars and networking events for the hundreds of affiliated association members that include businesses as well as individuals, OCTB helps to expose the unique culture of Osaka and its people to bigger and bigger audiences. |
 http://www.osaka21.or.jp/english/index.html 21st CENTURY ASSOCIATION |
The Osaka 21st Century Association is a nonprofit foundation co-established in April 1982 by governments, businesses, and academic organizations, aimed at sponsoring a variety of programs designed to promote Osaka's culture and attractiveness. Some example cultural projects are the Midosuji Parade which now has established itself as one of the world's most eminent parades in addition to regular events in the Performing Arts Messe, musical street performances and educational programs such as including lectures and seminars. |
 http://www.mandala.gr.jp/ MANDALA GROUP |
A Tokyo based company that operates 5 live venues and a rehearsal studio located in Kichijoji and 1 live venue in Aoyama. Open to all genres of music they have venues that offer the rough gritty rock/ punk feel, the laid back acoustic & jazz feel as well as the lively hip hop club & dance vibe. |
 http://www.purejazzradio.org PURE JAZZ RADIO (US) |
Since January 1, 2009, Pure Jazz radio is currently attracting several thousand listeners a month from all over the world. PJR has become a haven for like minded Jazz Fans (singers, musicians, promoters, societies, club owners, writers, and listeners), many of whom actively participate in helping PJR get out the word on the Jazz Scene worldwide. |
 http://ckln.fm CKLN 88.1 FM (Canada) |
Located at Ryerson University in downtown Toronto, CKLN broadcasts to the Toronto area at 88.1fm, and to the world via our website at www.ckln.fm Providing original programming 24/7, produced almost entirely by a volunteer staff of over 200, who come from different parts of Toronto. Many of our programmers are deeply involved in the community around their respective genres of music as well as activists, organizers, journalism students and others who are seeking to develop their skills or gain experience in broadcasting. There is also an international flavor with radio shows featuring music and guests from around the world. Catch the weekly 2 hour KMC show on every Saturday morning Toronto time. |