Higashiōsaka


Higashiōsaka is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The city is known as one of the industrial cities of Japan and "the rugby football town".
As of July 1, 2019, the city has an estimated population of 495,011 and a population density of 8,012 persons per km². The total area is 61.78 km².

History

The city was founded on February 1, 1967, by a merger of three cities, Fuse, Kawachi, Osaka and Hiraoka, in eastern Osaka Prefecture.

Surrounding municipalities

Rail

, an eyewear manufacturer, known for its brand Swans, is headquartered in the city. The city is also home of RAYS, a high-end wheel manufacturer for both motorsport and street use.

Politics

Higashiōsaka is governed by mayor Junzō Nagao. The city assembly is dominated by the Liberal Democratic Party.

Elections

Prefectural senior high schools:
Municipal senior high schools:
Other senior high schools:
North Korea-aligned Korean international schools: