city, Ōsaka fu (urban prefecture), west-central Honshu, Japan. It is situated on the Yodo River, on the northern border of Ōsaka city. Suita developed as a river port and post town in the early Edo (Tokugawa) era (1603–1867). Industrialization began in the late 19th century when a large beer brewery was established. Other industries include metal, chemical, and pulp manufactures. Suita is best known for its large railway freight yard, which was opened in 1923. The city housed the World Trade Exposition in 1970. Pop. (2005 prelim.) 353,853.