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MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO was originally the former Imperial Japanese Army 4th Division Headquarters, and the building itself has a unique history. After the war, it was used as the Osaka City Museum. Once the museum relocated, the building was renovated and reopened in 2017 as a multipurpose facility with restaurants, cafés, and souvenir shops. I never expected such a stately-looking historic building to have served so many different purposes!

MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO, located within Osaka Castle, is more than just a commercial facility—it is also a historic building worth noticing. Built in 1931 to commemorate Emperor Showa’s enthronement, it originally served as the headquarters of the Fourth Division. Its exterior was deliberately designed in the style of a medieval European castle, with distinctive corner towers and massive walls. After the war, it was used by the police and later became the Osaka City Museum. Today, it houses restaurants, shops, and exhibition spaces, and the rooftop offers a close-up view of Osaka Castle’s main tower.