Daimaru is not just a big department store. Perched on its roof is a big outdoor garden with nice views of the city.
You no longer to need to wait for the supermarkets to discount their sashimi just before closing. Kuromon Market has many affordable options, and the selection looks very fresh!
Unlike the department stores that tend to close fairly early, Dotombori remains lively well into the night. With so many of shops and food outlets, there were plenty of patrons and tourists roaming about. It looked un-Japanese.
There are stores with only games machines where you need to pluck these items out with a mechanical arm. It doesn't appear as easy as it looks.
Many local eateries require patrons to first purchase at the computer, then hand over the tickets to the waiters who will then serve. The workers actually do not touch any cash at all during the whole process. Luckily, this one has pictures.
Scale models of the food make choosing your meal easy.
This "golden dragon" ramen shop looks very informal, and a decent ramen can set you back 1000 yen.