Ōsaka High Public Prosecutors Office

The Ōsaka High Public Prosecutors Office is the prosecution headquarters serving the Kansai region and reviews criminal cases from district courts across multiple prefectures. The institution coordinates investigative work through specialized departments that handle different categories of criminal matters.

The office was established in 1947 following a comprehensive reform of Japan's judicial system that separated prosecutors from courts. This reorganization created an independent prosecution authority that has since directed criminal enforcement throughout the region.

Japanese prosecutors at this institution follow specific protocols when investigating crimes, reflecting the methodical nature of the national legal framework.

The office functions as a specialized prosecution hub that works with regional public prosecutors across the Kansai area. Visitors should be aware that regular tours are not available since this is an active government facility with security procedures.

Superintending prosecutors at this office hold the authority to direct police investigations and make independent decisions regarding case prosecutions.

Location: Osaka

GPS coordinates: 34.69447,135.49033

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50