Key facts
- Nikkei reported that Tsutenkaku Tower is to become the symbol of a redevelopment in Osaka's Shinsekai district.
- The tower marked the 70th anniversary of its reconstruction on October 28.
- The report named no developer, cost, timetable or scope for the redevelopment.
Tsutenkaku Tower, the landmark in Osaka's Shinsekai district, is to become the symbol of a redevelopment of the area where it stands, Nikkei reported on November 14, 2026. The report described the tower as the core of a renewal plan by Nankai and offered a taste of old Japan.
The tower marked the 70th anniversary of its reconstruction on October 28, according to the report. The article gave no cost, start date, completion date or scope for the redevelopment, and named no other parties involved.