Champion District
is really Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo, Japan
Real place, reimagined
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
A cramped warren of tiny bars on the eastern edge of Kamurocho, where Kiryu can drink and meet people away from the main streets.
The real place
Golden Gai packs over 200 tiny bars into a few narrow lanes. During the 1980s bubble, supporters guarded it at night against developers trying to force owners out, much like the land grab in the game's story.
Visiting
Most bars charge a seating fee and some only welcome regulars, so look for signs inviting visitors; many open around 9pm. Photos and video in the lanes are not allowed without permission.
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