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Yodogawa (淀川区, Yodogawa-ku) is one of 24 wards of Osaka, Japan. It is located in the north of the city.
Contents
- Map of Yodogawa Ward Osaka Osaka Prefecture Japan
- Economy
- Transport
- Landmarks
- Education
- Politics
- References
Map of Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Economy
Nissin Foods 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 (New Osaka Station), the terminus of the Tōkaidō Shinkansen which runs to Tokyo and the Sanyō Shinkansen which links to Fukuoka.
Landmarks
Jūsō 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.
References
Yodogawa-ku, Osaka Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA