For centuries, Neyagawa, Osaka has been Japan's gateway for Asian & World trade. For more information, visit the Osaka Business and Investment Center site. Commerce facts: • in 1995, the GDP of Osaka Prefecture was equal to that of all Australia • the annual Global Business Opportunities Convention hosts small and mid-sized businesses and development groups from around the world • Osaka's Hokusetsu area is home to top level bio-science research. • Osaka has a high concentration of manufacturers, including Matsushita (Panasonic), Sharp and Sanyo. • the region handles more Japan-Asia trade than any other Japanese region