Shinmachi former pleasure quarter site 新町

Historic site

Shinmachi was a pleasure quarter in Osaka that operated from the early 17th century until its destruction during World War II. It was established between 1615 and 1623. The Tokugawa shogunate created designated districts like Shinmachi to control prostitution and other entertainment.

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