Koraibashi Nomura Building

Unique architecture

This is one of the old and unique buildings in this area. The architecture is different from the surrounding, so it stands out. It was built in the 1920s and still well preserved. Do not miss t...

Mitsui Sumitomo Bank すぐ

Original Text

After I happened to visit the Osaka Central Branch of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, I looked around and found that there was also a retro architecture. It was quite profound because I saw it from the front opposite the Osaka Central Branch of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, but the depth is short, so it may be different if it is another corner door.

Retro architecture facing Sakaisuji

Original Text

It was one of the retro buildings facing Sakaisuji. Although it is not flashy, it has a calm outer wall, and the corners of the slightly rounded building were characteristic. By the way, the cafe chain store was open on the first floor and it was crowded from the morning.

Works in 1927

Original Text

Designed by Mr. Takeo Yasui. It is an SRC structure constructed by Obayashi Gumi. It is a reinforced steel structure that was not yet available in this era. The height is 6 stories and will be extended to the 7th floor later. The first building of Nomura Zaibatsu. The terracotta is wonderful for decoration.

Retro building in Sakaisuji

Original Text

It looks like a building from the early Showa period, and it was at Kitahama Station in Sakaisuji. The exterior is characteristic because the north and south parts of the building are curved. １ There is a coffee shop on the floor. I tried to enter for a tour from the entrance, but I was refused to enter. It seemed that outsiders could not enter. It is a retro architecture that will only be visited on the exterior.