00:00Sakai is a large city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
00:03It has been one of Japan's largest and most important seaports since medieval times.
00:07Sakai is known for its kofun, keyhole-shaped burial mounds dating back to the 5th century.
00:13The kofun of Sakai include the world's largest shearing area, the daizen kofun.
00:19Once known for its swords, Sakai is now renowned for the quality of its cutlery.
00:23As of January 1, 2022, the city had an estimated population of 809,484 inhabitants.
00:29which is actually the 14th most populated city in Japan, excluding Tokyo.
