The night and day in Matsushima Shinchi, Osaka, an entertainment district that blends into everyday life.
This is the second part of an in-depth guide by sex journalist Akira Ikoma on Matsushima Shinchi, Osaka’s “ryotei district” second only to Tobita Shinchi. What is the unique charm of Matsushima Shinchi, which is different from Tobita Shinchi?
Shinchi at night, with multiple women showing their faces at the same time
At 8:00 p.m., I look around the Shinchi area again. The sight of multiple women showing their faces at the same time in a single store is quite impressive. Especially when three women are lined up in a mountain shape, it is like looking at a painting.
The back streets are “hole-in-the-wall” spots. There is a narrow alley behind the main street, where two or three women are leaning against each other at the narrow entrance to show their faces. They are well known for their close proximity, which makes them easy to see. There are no incredibly beautiful women, but they are all amateurish women of average appearance, which is somewhat comforting. This area is similar to the back streets of Tobita Shinchi.
Near the Osaka Kujo post office, in the back of the post office area near the station, there is a unique restaurant called “K” that looks like something out of a fairy tale. The arched entrance is a fairy-tale-like setting with a yellow crescent moon in the background and girls showing their faces. It is a “dream world” itself.
