Osaka prefectural government has launched a free general information magazine to promote Osaka extensively overseas. Entitled “BRAND-NEW OSAKA”, the magazine predominantly targets residents of large metropolitan areas in Asia and is published in English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese and Korean. The magazine directly and timely communicates the various attractions of Osaka such as traditional culture, the psychology behind the creation of goods, food, entertainment and trends. The magazine is distributed to major cities in Asia (Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Seoul) via government agencies and is also distributed to a number of universities, travel agents and Japanese corporations.
Language: English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Korean Format: Full color eight page tabloid paper Publication date: Quarterly Number of copies:
English version: 50,000 Simplified Chinese version: 50,000 Traditional Chinese version: 33,000 Korean version: 25,000
Distributed to:
Osaka Prefectural Government International Business Organization of Osaka, Inc. JETRO overseas offices Embassy of Japan Information Centers Overseas Japanese Government Agencies Japanese corporations Travel agents Universities Other locations
Distribution within Japan to:
Kansai International Airport Tourist information centers Tourist facilities Japan National Tourist Organization Foreign Press Center, Japan The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan International passenger shipping routes Hotels Universities Osaka Foundation of International Exchange Other locations
Overseas Public Relations Group, Public Relations Office, Osaka Prefectural Government
Address:Otemae 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 540-8570 Japan
phone:+81-6-6944-6342
Fax:+81-6-6944-6445
E-mail:
koho-g29@sbox.pref.osaka.lg.jp