Osaka Museum of Housing and Living 8th floor
Modern Osaka Floor "See and feel Osaka"
11. The Civilization of Meiji-era Osaka through Nishiki-e Prints (1870’s)
Moving color prints show Osaka’s development.
The development of Osaka began in the urban regions to the east and west.To the west, Kawaguchi Foreign Settlement was established in 1867. Modern industry began in Tenma Kawasaki to the east where the Imperial Mint Osaka was constructed in 1871.
Before long Rickshaw could be seen throughout the city, and in 1873 Shinsaibaishi’s old wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge in the same way Koraibashi and Shinmachibashi had been.
A railway station affectionately known as Umeda Station was also completed in 1874. Here, you can enjoy Osaka’s first steps as a developing modern city through Nishiki-e prints.
Imperial Mint Osaka
The Imperial Mint Osaka (currently Japan Mint Osaka) began minting coins in 1871.
The mint was a forerunner of modern industry in Osaka with English made minting equipment.
Shinsaibashi
In March 1873, Shinsaibashi followed on from Koraibashi and Shinmachibashi to become an iron bridge. A German-built arched iron bridge was erected over Nagahori-gawa canal.
Original Osaka Station
On May 5 1874 a new railroad was opened between Kobe and Osaka.
The two-storey Western-style station building constructed from red brick was called Umeda Station.
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