Osaka is Japan's third largest and second most important city and has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai region for many centuries.
Many volleyball teams of the V-League, the Japanese Volleyball Premier League, are based In the Kansai-area. Amongst other major competitions, Osaka hosted the final of the 2003 FIVB Women’s World Cup as well as matches of the 2007 edition.
Venue:Edion Arena Osaka
