The name of the commercial facility at Naniwa Palace Ruins Park has been decided as "Nano Niwa"! The northern block (architecture display, lawn plaza, commercial facility) will open in late March 2025.

■Commercial facility "Nanoniwa"

<Origin of the name>

The "na" in Naniwa contains many ideas, such as "to relax," "to get along," "everyone is comfortable," and "somehow it feels good." The name "Nano Niwa" was chosen with the hope that the historic Naniwa Palace ruins would be opened to the public and become a facility within a "niwa" that would be bustling with many people.

<Facility logo>

[Facility logo concept]

The symbol mark is based on the raised floor structure of the Imperial Palace Main Hall of the later Naniwa Palace, which is scheduled to be restored as part of this project, and symbolizes the "na" character, which represents the various feelings embodied in the name. The "nanoniwa" logotype, designed in lowercase English letters, has a rounded and rhythmic feel, expressing the image of budding grass and the comfort and enjoyment of spending time on the grass.

By combining a symbol mark using hiragana with an English logotype, we are simultaneously communicating the park's appeal as a hub where international cultures intertwine, and its familiarity with the local area. We are also emphasizing the park's individuality as both a historical park and an urban park adjacent to multiple tourist sites, drawing out its friendliness, uniqueness, and international appeal.

Furthermore, the green that evokes a grassy plaza is toned down with black, creating the image of a park in the city.

We hope that the appeal of this design will reach many people and that it will become a design that will be loved for a long time.

<Introduction of facility name and logo designer>

Shinsuke Suzuki (bold) Graphic Designer / Art Director

• Bold is a design firm based in Chuo-ku, Osaka, with a focus on Osaka Prefecture and activities throughout Japan. The firm specializes in a wide range of design areas, including the planning and design of new Osaka souvenirs, such as takoyaki yokan (sweetened jelly) and Senshu towels with a motif of the stone walls of Osaka Castle, as well as the naming and logo planning and spatial signage for the tugboat Taisho.

[Comment from Mr. Suzuki]

"It's great to have such a wide view of the sky in urban Osaka," was my first impression when I visited the site after being commissioned to do this job. The "n" in "it's just so great" is what I meant when I named and designed the logo, hoping that it will become an even more beloved place for both the locals who cherish it and those who will visit in the future.

■About the stores participating in "Nano Niwa"

Naniwanomiya Park, where local residents have inherited its history and used it as their own space, protecting and nurturing it, is a place where people can spend a luxurious time surrounded by abundant nature, even though it is located in the heart of Osaka city.A total of 13 stores will be set up in this place, where many people can gather and enjoy themselves.

<List of Nano Niwa stores>

■Business overview

location	Hoenzaka 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Babacho and Otemae 4-chome area
Business name	Naniwa Palace Ruins Park (Northern Block) Development and Operation Project and Naniwa Palace Ruins (Southern Block) Management and Operation Business
Implemented projects	① Building and park development work based on the Park-PFI project ② Attractiveness improvement work ③ Management and operation
Opening	Late March 2025 (planned)
Business area	Approximately 2.3ha
Maintenance details	Ruins display, grassy area, commercial facilities, Parking lot (approximately 96 cars), bicycle parking lot (approximately 95 cars)
Building size	Approximately 1,817㎡ (planned), 1 floor above ground, 4 buildings
business operator	NTT Urban Development Corporation NTT Urban Value Support Co., Ltd. NTT FACILITIES Inc.
design	Takenaka Corporation Otori Consultant Co., Ltd.
Construction	Takenaka Corporation

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