“What’s in a name?” you might ask. Well in the case of Nozakicho it is quite interesting. The name Nozakicho comes from the borders of Kita-No Village and Kawazaki Village in Nishinari County. The area around Nozakicho was where these villages met. So the name Nozakicho was created by taking one character from each village name.
Today we find ourselves in Nozakicho Osaka. It is a district in Kita Ward Osaka. Nozakicho may be small but it has a fascinating story.
Let’s take a step back in time to understand Nozakicho’s origins. Originally the area was part of both Kita-No Village and Kawazaki Village. In 1886 the borders between the two villages were adjusted. After this adjustment the entire area became part of Kita-No Village.
In 1897 Osaka City annexed Kita Ward. Then in 1900 the town name was officially changed to Nozakicho. This is how Nozakicho came to be.
Nozakicho is bordered by several other districts. To the north it faces Kamiyama Town and South Ogimachi. To the east it is bordered by South Ogimachi. To the south Nozakicho is next to Nishitenma 5-chome. To the west it shares a border with Taiyuji Town and Umeno Town. Together with Umeno Town temple buildings line the northern side of Temple Town Street. This area includes part of Tenma West Temple Town.
In March 2019 Nozakicho had 181 households. The population was 315 people. The population has fluctuated over the years. In 1995 it was 78. By 2015 it had increased to 187.
In 2016 there were 159 businesses in Nozakicho. These businesses employed 3605 people.
Nozakicho may be small but it is densely populated. Its area is approximately 0.043 square kilometers. The population density is about 7200 people per square kilometer.
The area has a rich history evident in its name and development. It showcases Osaka’s growth and changes over time. As you explore Nozakicho remember its humble beginnings. Consider the villages that came together to form this unique district. Nozakicho is a testament to Osaka’s dynamic past.