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The Tower Osaka

The Tower Osaka, Skyscraper in Fukushima-ku, Japan.

Description

The Tower Osaka is a 177 meter tall skyscraper with 52 floors and a glass and steel exterior that defines the modern skyline of Osaka. The building combines office spaces, retail areas, and apartments in a single integrated structure.

History

The Takenaka Corporation built this structure and opened it in 2008, making it a symbol of Osaka's modernization during that period. The project followed Japanese plans for urban density and real estate development in the early 21st century.

Culture

The building embodies the Japanese approach to vertical living, where offices, shops, and apartments bring together different users under one roof. This mixed-use design shapes daily life in the district and shows how contemporary Japanese cities operate.

Practical

The building sits in Fukushima-ku with good connections to several subway stations that link quickly to other parts of Osaka. Visitors can easily explore the area on foot and find shops and restaurants around the tower.

Did you know?

The building employs energy-saving systems throughout that make it a model for sustainable urban construction in Japan. These technical solutions are not visible from outside, but they shape how the entire complex operates.

Location
Inception
April 2008
Architects
Takenaka Corporation
Official opening
June 2008
Floors above the ground
52
GPS coordinates
34.69442,135.48905
Latest update
December 8, 2025 19:50

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