Synopsis

In Osaka's Minami district stands a landmark known throughout the Kansai region: the Ajien Building. Once the site of a legendary cabaret, reputed to be the finest in Japan, it was a nightly stage for the Pink Lady dancers before their rise to fame. The recession brought its closure, but in its place, a succession of small izakaya – traditional Japanese pubs – blossomed. Now, it pulses as a hub for Osaka's vibrant underground culture, encompassing comedy and cosplay. A three-day exploration of t