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Based on Sotenbori in Like a Dragon Gaiden.
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Location: Sotenbori is the premiere Osaka entertainment destination. Split by a canal running west to east, the north side has Sotenbori St., with a lot of restaurants and shops, and the south side has the Shofukucho district, with a few more attractions and more businesses. Shofukucho is largely a main drag running east to west, and southwest of that is a block that goes around a large series of buildings. Southeast of that is Ashitaba Park, a triangle-shaped park, and the somewhat small Bunzaemon Outdoor Mall at the far east. The people of Sotenbori are very laidback and speak in Kansai-ben, the English equivalent being a southern accent, e.g. "How are ya doin'?"
Time Period: 2024, modern day Osaka, Japan. The Tojo Clan and Omi Alliance agreed to disband in 2019 thanks to strong anti-yakuza laws that made it too difficult to continue the yakuza lifestyle. Despite this, bad actors still frequent Sotenbori.
Antagonists: A few lowlifes frequent Sotenbori may try to cause trouble. They consist of: thugs, yakuza members, delinquents, gang members and nouveau riche.
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Sotenbori, the entertainment capital of the west. Compared to Kamurocho, the locals in the area is a lot more easygoing and laidback compared to to the uptight people in Tokyo. Not only that, the food here is to die for.
What are you waiting for? Hit the town!
Sotenbori Book
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- #1Poppo
Keys: Poppo, konbini, convenience store
Poppo are chain of convenience stores, there are three in Sotenbori:
- In the very northeast corner of Sotenbori.
- At the west end of the Shofukucho district.
- In the southeast part of Ashitaba Park
- #2Ebisu Pawn
Keys: Ebisu Pawn, pawn shop
Ebisu Pawn is a pawn shop where you can sell stuff for money.
- #3Hiratai
Keys: Hiratai, okonomiyaki
Hiratai is an okonomiyaki stand located on the southeast of the Sotenbori footpath.
- #4Kukuru
Keys: Kukuru, takoyaki
Kukuru is a takoyaki stand found on the northeast of Sotenbori.
- #5Shigano Cigarettes
Keys: Shigano Cigarettes, cigarette, cigarettes
Shigano Cigarettes is a cigarette stand found in the Bunzaemon Outdoor Mall. It's rumored the old lady running the counter sells explosive cigarettes that can be used as weapons.
- #6Tsuruha Drugs
Keys: Tsuruha Drugs, pharamacy
A pharmacy on Sotenbori St that sells energy drinks like Staminan X, Toughness Z, etc.
- #7Wanpark Clothier
Keys: Wanpark Clothier, clothes
Wanpark Clothier is a relatively basic boutique found in Ashitaba Park.
- #8Stijl Bar
Keys: Stijl Bar, bar, darts
Stijl Bar is a bar in Sotenbori St, darts can be played here.
- #9Osaka King
Keys: Osaka King
Osaka King is a restaurant focusing on dishes from Osaka, located next to Kani Douraku on the east side of Sotenbori St.
- #10Kani Douraku
Keys: Kani Douraku, crab, seafood
Kani Douraku is a restaurant famous for its crab dishes and the iconic moving crab billboard at the storefront. Located on the east side of Sotenbori St.
- #11Ganko Sushi
Keys: Ganko Sushi, sushi
Ganko Sushi is a sushi bar about midway along Sotenbori St.
- #12Gyu-Kaku
Keys: Gyu-Kaku, yakiniku, Japanese BBQ, JBBQ
A yakiniku restaurant chain, located just next of Zuboraya on Sotenbori St.
- #13Kinryu Ramen
- #14Kushikatsu Daruma
Keys: Kushikatsu Daruma, kushikatsu
Kushikatsu Daruma is a restaurant that specializes in kushikatsu, meat and vegetables deep-fried and served on skewers. Located on the west end of Sotenbori St.
- #15Smile Burger Sotenbori
Keys: Smile Burger, burger
Smile Burger is a fast food burger joint is on the east side of Shofukucho.
- #16Zuboraya
Keys: Zuboraya, fugu, pufferfish
Zuboraya is a restaurant famous for its pufferfish dishes. Located about halfway along Sotenbori St.
- #17Wild Jackson Sotenbori
Keys: Wild Jackson, chicken wings
Wild Jackson is a chicken wings place located near the bridge on the west side of Shofukucho.
- #18Club Heavenly
Keys: Club Heavenly
A cabaret club on East Shofukucho known for two hostesses:
- Kei, better known as Kson, is a live streamer who loves video games and has a thing for a legendary yakuza known as the Dragon of Dojima.
- Ayu, a hostess who's into exercise and wellness and is proud of her figure.
- #19CourStar
Keys: CourStar, Pocket Circuit
CourStar is a bar hosting Pocket Circuit tournaments in Sotenbori, the Pocket Circuit Fighter is a girl named Ran who serves as a commentator for the races.
- #20Kiss Shot Billiards & Bar
Keys: Kiss Shot Billiards & Bar, pool, billards
Kiss Shot Billiards & Bar is a small bar in southwest Shofukucho designed for enjoying pool.
- #21Club SEGA
Keys: Club SEGA, arcade
Club SEGA are a chain of arcades, one is located on Sotenbori St.
- #22Bar New Momoko
Keys: Bar New Momoko, karaoke
A small snack bar situated in southwest Shofukucho where you can also sing karaoke.
- #23Gambling Hall (Yotsudera Kaikan)
Keys: Gambling Hall, Yotsudera Kaikan
There is an illegal gambling establishment that operates on the ground floor of the multi-story building in the southwest part of Shofukucho. Koi-koi and Oicho-kabu can be played here.
- #24Riichi Towers Mahjong
Keys: Riichi Towers Mahjong, mahjong
Riichi Towers Mahjong is a mahjong parlor in the southwest part of Shofukucho.
- #25Yokobori Golf Center
Keys: Yokobori Golf Center, golf
The Yokobori Golf Center is an area where you can practice your chipping skills or play bingo golf to earn prizes. Located in the center of Sotenbori St.
- #26Outdoor Shogi
Keys: shogi
Shogi can be played with a few old gentlemen in the southern part of Shofukucho.
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