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Higashiosaka

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1615

    Later it was the site of battles during the 1615 Siege of Osaka.

  2. Documented history · 1967

    The modern city was founded on February 1, 1967, by a merger of three cities, Fuse (布施), Kawachi (河内) and Hiraoka (枚岡).

  3. Documented history · 2005

    On April 1, 2005, Higashiōsaka became a Core city with increased local autonomy.

  4. 1615 Siege of Osaka

    Higashiosaka was the site of battles during the 1615 Siege of Osaka.

  5. Founding of modern Higashiosaka

    The modern city was founded on 1 February 1967 by merging Fuse, Kawachi and Hiraoka.

Current public leadership

  • Yoshikazu Noda

    Wikidata currently records this person as Higashiosaka's head of government. Japanese politician.

People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Kinki Sharyo

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Higashiosaka. Japanese rolling stock manufacturer.

  • House Foods

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Higashiosaka. Japanese food company.

  • SNK

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Higashiosaka. Japanese video game developer and publisher (1978–2001).

  • Japan Remote Control

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Higashiosaka. Japanese maker of R/C aircraft.

  • Yamamoto Kogaku

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Higashiosaka. Japanese eyewear manufacturer.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Higashiōsaka

    Osaka at Wikimedia Commons

  • Media related to Higashiosaka

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01 · Overview

Higashiosaka, in brief

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02 · History

How Higashiosaka took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Higashiosaka

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04 · Food & culture

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Higashiosaka located and what are its coordinates?

Higashiosaka is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.6667, 135.5833 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Higashiosaka?

Higashiosaka has a recorded population of approximately 493,940 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).

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What languages and currency are used in Higashiosaka?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Higashiosaka include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.

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