Hanwa

Hanwa is a romanization that can refer to multiple entities in Japan. The term is most commonly encountered in connection with a railway line and a trading company.

Hanwa Line (阪和線) is a railway line in the Kansai region of Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It connects areas in Osaka Prefecture with parts of Wakayama Prefecture and serves as part of the region’s urban and regional rail network. The line’s name derives from the kanji used in the names of the regions it links.

Hanwa Co., Ltd. is a Japanese trading company that specializes in metals and related resources. It operates with a network of domestic and international offices and engages in the procurement, distribution, and sale of steel, copper, aluminum, and other metal products. The company is active in several markets and provides materials for manufacturing and construction.

The use of the name Hanwa reflects its origin from the kanji 阪和, a combination used in place and line names around the Osaka–Wakayama area. Beyond these primary uses, the term may appear in other corporate names or local designations, depending on regional naming conventions.