The Tsuruhashi (鶴橋) area of Ikuno-ku is well-known for the large number of Korean-Japanese citizens (Zainichi Korean) living there, as well as for its large number of yakiniku (Korean-style barbecue) restaurants. Many families from Korea have lived in the Tsuruhashi district for three generations or more. While some Koreans freely chose to immigrate to Japan, many were forced to move to Japan when the Japanese occupied Korea. Many were forced to work in factories, in mines and as labourers, often under appalling conditions.

Transport

Rail

• West Japan Railway Company (These stations are located in Tennoji-ku but close to Ikuno-ku.)

Osaka Loop Line: Teradacho Station - Momodani Station - Tsuruhashi Station

• Kintetsu

Osaka Line and Nara Line: Tsuruhashi Station - Imazato Station

• Osaka Municipal Subway Sennichimae Line: Shoji Station - Kita-Tatsumi Station - Minami-Tatsumi Station

Road

• Katsuyama dori
• Imazatosuji
• National Road 25
• Uchi-kanjosen

External links

• Official website of Ikuno