Overview
An entertainment district that began with playhouses. The Glico sign is now in its sixth generation.
About this place
Dōtonbori or Dōtombori (道頓堀; pronounced [do̞ːtõ̞mbo̞ɾʲi]) is a district in Osaka, Japan. Known as one of Osaka's principal tourist and nightlife areas, the area runs along the Dōtonbori canal from Dōtonboribashi Bridge to Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba district of the city's Chūō ward. Historically a theater district, it is now a popular nightlife and entertainment area characterized by its eccentric atmosphere and large illuminated signboards. One of the area's most prominent features is an illuminated billboard, known as Glico Man, for confectionery company Glico displaying the image of a runner crossing a finishing line, which is often seen as an icon of Osaka within Japan.
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Founded / opened：1615
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