On today’s video we will explore and enjoy the bright lights of osaka specifically Shin-sekai and Dotombori, I know what you’re thinking of course! We will also dig in of that some of takoyaki which Osaka is famous for..
A little background about the Shin-sekai and Dotombori
To the west of Tennoji Park is Shin-Sekai, one of Osaka’s most interesting neighborhoods. This area has remained largely untouched over the years. At the beginning of the 20th Century the area flourished, and pulsed with amusement attractions and restaurants that drew enormous crowds. Today, little of the bustle remains, but many old eating and drinking establishments can still be found. One highlight is Jan-Jan Yokocho Lane, which runs along one side of Shin-Sekai. This dining and shopping street is where laborers who rebuilt Osaka after World War II gathered, and it still contains Japanese-style pubs and cheap cafeteria-like restaurants with highly unique menus that include hormone-yaki (barbecued cattle organs) and kushi-yaki (Japanese shish kebab); it’s an entertainment district for locals, much as it has always been. The name of this alley comes from the “jan jan” strumming sound of the Japanese banjo that waitresses used to play to attract customers.
Dotombori is a symbol of the Minami Area and a mecca for the kuidaore food culture of Osaka. Dozens of restaurants line the Dotomborigawa River, and large famous billboards draw diners’attention. On the north side of the river, where geisha used to entertain their customers, are now small bars and restaurants squeezed together in rows. The southern side of the river is the center of the Dotombori area, which was once known as the theater district. Nowadays, colorful neon signs and flash signboards enliven the area, showing that the district still represents the passion of Osakans. In one of Dotombori’s back streets, Hozenji-Yokocho, small restaurants are located along the stone-paved alley, retaining the flavor and atmosphere of old Osaka. It’s like a step back in time. Dotombori has so many restaurants and bars packed along its narrow streets and alleys that it’s impossible to count them. Their colorful signs and decorated entrances create a symphony of light and design that dazzle the eye. Here is where you can experience the true meaning of kuidaore, and stuff yourself with Osaka’s great tasting reasonably priced food to your ultimate culinary satisfaction.
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