These sources provide a comprehensive look at the Tennōji Ward of Osaka, focusing heavily on its historical significance, cultural landmarks, and modern urban character. Several texts explore the area's role in the Ōsaka Campaigns (Winter and Summer Sieges), detailing the actions and eventual fates of key figures like Sanada Yukimura (Nobushige) and Mōri Katsunaga at sites like Chausuyama and Yasui Shrine. Other sources discuss the origins and legends of major religious sites like Shitennōji Temple and Isshinji Temple, mentioning historical figures like Prince Shōtoku and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Furthermore, the sources cover the ward's geographical features (such as the concentration of temples along the Tanimachi Line), modern attractions like the Tennōji Zoo (including the story of the elephant "John" during WWII), and the contrast between new developments like Abeno Harukas and the enduring presence of Shōwa-era shopping streets.

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