Tsūtenkaku is commonly mistaken for the Osaka Tower ( google osaka tower you will understand ) Also I found this article about the Tsūtenkaku tower on wikipedia and found it quite interesting :
“The current tower is actually the second to occupy the site. The original tower, patterned after the Eiffel Tower, was built in 1912, and was connected to the adjacent amusement park, Luna Park, by an aerial cable car. It quickly became one of the most popular locations in the city, drawing visitors from all over the area. The Japanese government dismantled the tower in 1943, believing that it would serve as a reference point for American bombing raids on Osaka: the iron in the tower was melted down and used for war material.” -wikipedia
This is the Dotonbori canal, it also the name of the district where I took this picture. It is by far my favourite spot in Osaka! The food is delicious and cheap, many people is drinking Asahi in the street and the shops have the most original storefront in the world! Some of them are huge mechanized sign and other have neon lights that could be considered as art work!
This photos was taken in the south area of Osaka, near the Osaka Tower. Great place to enjoy super tasty and cheap food! Zuboraya is the restaurant with the giant blow fish out side, they serve very good sushi, sashimi and tempura. There is also many Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki and Udon places around this area.
Some much lines, so much chaos and yet, I have the feeling everything is very organized.
