Shinsaibashi
Three stops south, the Midosuji subway line will bring you to Shinsaibashi, the center of Osaka's youth scene. Be sure to stop by Triangle Park in the center of Ame-mura (American Village). The park itself is unremarkable, but it is the starting point for exploring the clothing stores, record shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs, knick-knack stores, and of course, the hip youth that give this area its special color. Go a little further west to Yotsubashi-suji Street and Naniwa-suji Street, two boulevards running parallel to Midosuji (all suji run north-south and all dori run east to west). On and between these thoroughfares and running north up to Minami Semba you will find an array of newly established boutiques, jewelery stores, health shops, ethnic shops and bars, cafes and restaurants that cater to a more chic and yuppie crowd. The east side of the tree-lined main boulevard of Midosuji is dominated by Daimaru department store. Behind Daimaru is the famous Dotombori Bridge, also known as Nampa-bashi or Hikkake-bashi (that is, "Pick-Up Bridge") in reference to its reputation as a place for liaisons. You will recognize it by the legendary Glico Man neon sign, and the equally well-known crab shop Kanidoraku Honten located at its southern end. Almost in front of you, at the bridge, you will see another famous landmark, Shin Kabukiza, Osaka's main kabuki theater.
Attractions
Shinsaibashi
Restaurants
Ono Shop
