Abeno Harukas Leads Southern Osaka Area Toward Reconstruction, Brilliance; Local Landmark Has Fascinating History

OSAKA — The silhouette of the Abeno Harukas in the center of the Osaka Plain cannot be missed even from the heights of an airplane in mid-flight. The commercial building in Osaka’s Abeno Ward lost its title as Japan’s tallest structure in 2023, yet this unprecedented skyscraper has secured its place as a local landmark.