Yodogawa-ku, Osaka


Yodogawa is one of 24 wards of Osaka, Japan. It is located in the north of the city.

Economy

has its corporate headquarters in Yodogawa-ku. The company moved to its current headquarters in 1977, when the construction of the building was completed.

Transport

Railway stations in the ward include:
Shin-Ōsaka Station, the terminus of the Tōkaidō Shinkansen which runs to Tokyo and the Sanyō Shinkansen which links to Fukuoka.

Landmarks

area typifies the unique culture of Osaka.

Education

Schools in the ward include Kitano High School.

Politics

In 2013, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka became the first Japanese government area to pass a resolution officiating support for LGBT inclusion, including mandating LGBT sensitivity training for ward staff.