Kamagasaki, the skid row of Osaka

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1. It’s a fascinating area, so different from the image of Japan people have.

   I’ve explored the neighborhood a few times and there’s always something new to find. Great place to drink at night, I’ve seen some shit and got cool stories.

   The surrounding neighborhoods are also incredible to explore and unique in Japan. Osaka is just a league of its own when it comes to urban exploration.

   Some links about the area:

   * The exact spot on Google Street View: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BH5mWN6UCknj4XWe8

   * Wikipedia page about Kamagasaki, with the history of the place including notable riots: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamagasaki
   * Original photo by nariakiakai on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqom6X_SsWP/ – he runs a nomadic community in Japan and is an amazing person
   * More pictures of Kamagasaki on Google Images: https://www.google.com/search?q=%E9%87%9C%E3%83%B6%E5%B4%8E&udm=2

2. Gonna meet Kasuga Ichiban around this neighborhood.