Sōemonchō
Sōemonchō (宗右衛門町) is a district in the Chūō-ku ward of Osaka, Japan. The area is neighbouring to Shinsaibashi in the north and to Dōtonbori Canal in the south. It is one of the major entertainment districts of Chūō-ku and facilitates a high concentration of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.[2]
Sōemonchō 宗右衛門町 | |
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District | |
 Sōemonchō during the night | |
| Coordinates: 34°40′11″N 135°30′15″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| City | Osaka |
| Post code | 542-0084[1] |
In popular culture
Sōemonchō is mentioned in a song called Sōemonchō Blues (宗右衛門町ブルース) by Katsuji Heiwa and Dark Horse, which was released in 1972 and became a major hit in Japan, selling two million copies.[2]
See also
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