Osaka landmark to be centerpiece of area's redevelopment

Tsutenkaku Tower positioned as core of Nankai's renewal plan, offering a taste of old Japan Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka's Shinsekai district marked the 70th anniversary of its reconstruction on Oct. 28. (Nankai)

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November 14, 2026 11:56 JST

OSAKA -- The iconic Tsutenkaku Tower is to become a symbol of a major redevelopment in the Shinsekai district of Osaka where it stands.

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