These sources collectively offer a comprehensive look at the Suminoe Ward (住之江区) of Osaka, primarily focusing on its historical development from an ancient coastline to a modern industrial and cultural hub. Several texts detail the area's geographical transformation due to the redirection of the Yamato River and subsequent Edo-period land reclamation led by merchants like Kagaya Jinbei, whose life and successful new rice field (Shinden) development are extensively documented. The sources also highlight the modernization and industrial shift of the area, noting the rise of shipbuilding, textile factories, and major infrastructure like the Osaka South Port (南港), which is now home to cultural facilities like the Creative Center Osaka (CCO) and the Osaka Prefectural Sakishima Government Building. Finally, they cover various historical and contemporary landmarks, including the Sumiyoshi Elevated Stone Lantern (高燈籠) in Sumiyoshi Park and the ongoing North Kagaya art village project, solidifying the ward's identity through history, commerce, and evolving urban life.

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