Sōemonchō
District in Osaka, Japan
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Sōemonchō or Soemonchō (宗右衛門町) is an entertainment district in Chūō-ku, one of the wards of Osaka, Japan. The district borders on two other entertainment districts, Shinsaibashi to the north and Dōtonbori to the south. Sōemonchō has a high concentration of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.[2]
Sōemonchō
宗右衛門町 | |
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District | |
Sōemonchō during the night | |
 Interactive map of Sōemonchō | |
| Coordinates: 34°40′11″N 135°30′15″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| City | Osaka |
| Post code | 542-0084[1] |
Sōemonchō is featured in the song "Sōemonchō Blues" (宗右衛門町ブルース) by Katsuji Heiwa and Dark Horse, which was released in 1972 and became a major hit in Japan, selling two million copies.[2]