Sotenbori
is really Dotonbori, Namba, Osaka, Japan
Real place, reimagined
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
Majima's half of the story is set in this Osaka nightlife district along a canal, where he runs a cabaret club under close watch.
The real place
The Dotonbori canal was dug between 1612 and 1615 and the area grew up around theatres and restaurants. The game's map is turned 180 degrees, so the canal's north and south banks are swapped.
Visiting
Exit 14 of Namba Station is about three minutes away. Go after sunset for the signs and expect heavy crowds at weekends.
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