Japan, the “Land of the Rising Sun”, undoubtedly is the most advanced country presently; be it technologically, habitant-wise or progression-wise. It is an island nation with a population of about 128 million with 9 million in Osaka itself. The leading nation in scientific research, Japan has contributed immensely to every scientific field of study, cancer treatment being one of them. It has also received the most number of Nobel Prizes for science in Asia and is ranked number 8 in the world. With their excellent hand architecture, their paved roads are a traveler’s fantasy. The cherry blossoms of Osaka and the Osaka Castle are attractions that one can never miss. 

Japan accounts for a number of famous centers for cancer research institutes like: The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation of Cancer Research; Shizuoka Cancer Center; National Cancer Center Hospital; Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research; Osaka International Cancer Institute etc.

Annual Weather in Osaka is average. August is the hottest month in Osaka with an average temperature of 29°C and January is the coldest at 6°C with the most daily sunshine hours at 6.7 in August. The wettest month is June with an average of 230mm of rain.