Ikuno-ku (生野区) is one of the 24wards residing in the prefecture ofOsaka, Japan.
It is well known for theIkuno Korea Town in the Tsuruhashi (鶴橋) area. The area has historically had a large number of Korean people,[1] particularly Korean Japanese citizens (Zainichi Korean) living there, as well as for its large number ofyakiniku (Korean-style barbecue) restaurants. Many families from Korea have lived in the Tsuruhashi district for three generations or more.[citation needed]Ikuno-ku is located in the southeastern part of Osaka City and is adjacent toHigashiosaka City in the east,Higashinari-ku of Osaka City in the north,Tennoji-ku in the west, andAbeno-ku,Higashisumiyoshi-ku andHirano-ku in the south.
The population and density of Ikuno-ku are the sixth largest in Osaka City, but are declining. The number of foreigner registrations is the largest in the city,[citation needed] and as of 2024, about 20% of the residents here are of foreign nationalities.[2] The proportion of senior citizens is also higher than the overall Osaka City average.
As aging of the population progresses in Ikuno-ku, diverse services and assistances are being provided for senior citizens. The municipal home nursing service center, Okachiyama, is among them.
| Foreigners in Ikuno-ku, Osaka[3] | |
| Nationality | Population (2021) |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 20,460 |
 China | 2,842 |
 Vietnam | 2,892 |
| Others | 1,323 |
Ikuno-ku is a typical town of small businesses from the pre-World War II period. Although the dense concentration of houses, factories, and shops along narrow streets could pose a fire hazard, traditionally close human relationships contribute to an active local community. The narrow streets require substantial redevelopment. The completion of the Expressway Namba-Katae Line is eagerly awaited, as there are few east-west avenues.
Inside Ikuno-ku run JR Loop Line, Kintetsu Nara and Osaka Lines, as well as Subway Sennichimae Line, but none of them go through central Ikuno. The extension of Subway No.8 Line is strongly desired to provide the district citizens with railway transportation for everyday life.
Many projects are currently underway to develop the district into a comfortable residential area well balanced with its commercial and industrial functions. In southern Ikuno new apartment houses are being built for original residents, as well as many town squares. Construction of urban roads and parks is also planned. Residents of the Tsuruhashi area organized the New Town Development Committee, which was followed by the establishment of the New Tsuruhashi Redevelopment Association, both serving as a stimulus for residents-oriented town development.
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Technical Junior College University of Osaka Prefecture was formerly in Ikuno-ku.
High schools operated by the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education:
Private schools:
Combined municipal elementary and junior high schools include:[4]
Municipal junior high schools include:[4]
Municipal elementary schools include:[5]
North Korean schools include:[6]
In one daycare center, Ikuno Komorebi Hoikuen (生野こもれび保育園), about 50% of the students have Vietnamese citizenship and/or ethnic backgrounds in Vietnam. As of 2024 the school has extra Japanese study periods and servespho for lunch on occasion.[2]
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