Dōtonbori in Osaka

Dōtonbori (道頓堀) is a single street, running alongside the Dōtonbori canal between the Dōtonboribashi Bridge and the Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba ward of Osaka. A former pleasure district, Dōtonbori is famous for its historic theaters (all gone now), its shops and restaurants, and its many neon and mechanized signs, including snack/candy manufacturer Glico's giant electronic display of a runner crossing the finish line (Wikipedia).

Yoko left her ancient Kyoto, the city breathing through its shrines and parks the old history of Japan, to make a trip to Osaka, the city shouting the nowadays in all directions. And she went in the heart of it: Dōtonbori is the modern icon of a city that's itself an icon of modernity.

(video by Yokomaririn)

(The Thousand faces of HANAFUBUKI)