These sources offer a multifaceted historical and cultural overview of Osaka’s Asahi Ward (旭区), from its ancient origins as a strategic transport hub to its modern status within the metropolis. Multiple texts trace the area's development through the Yayoi period, medieval prominence as a link between Kyoto and Osaka via the Kyōkaidō and water routes, and its formal establishment as an independent ward in 1932, named for the phrase "rising sun." Specific points of interest detailed include the commercial growth of the Senbayashi shopping street following the opening of the Keihan Railway, the tragic impact of the 1945 Osaka air raids (evidenced by sites like the Senninzuka), and the existence of local landmarks such as the Jōhoku Park Iris Garden and remnants of old villages like Furuichi. One source also provides folkloric narratives, linking the area to historical figures like Minamoto no Yoshitsune and detailing local legends about the Senbayashi Cat God, while another offers community-driven perspectives and discusses contemporary issues like the ward’s aging population and the location of municipal facilities.

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