Shinsekai is an older business district in Osaka. My sister in-law described it as Osaka’s Arthur Avenue, which makes more sense if you’ve been to both neighborhoods.
The odd looking figure is actually an American invention named Billiken, and the neighborhood lucky mascot.
If Shinsekai is Arthur Avenue, then nearby Den Den Town is the old Canal Street with new and old electronics and parts. I didn’t get any worthy pictures, but many shops selling new and used equipment, parts and wiring, along with DVDs, cellphones and gaming systems.
The odd looking figure is actually an American invention named Billiken, and the neighborhood lucky mascot.
If Shinsekai is Arthur Avenue, then nearby Den Den Town is the old Canal Street with new and old electronics and parts. I didn’t get any worthy pictures, but many shops selling new and used equipment, parts and wiring, along with DVDs, cellphones and gaming systems.