The vibrant neighbourhood of Shinsekai is located in the city of Osaka. It is one of the major tourist destinations in the city with its fun and important attractions.

This areas was developed before the war and then neglected in the decades afterwards. At the district's center stands Tsutenkaku Tower, the nostalgia-evoking symbol of Shinsekai.

The area is also home to Tennoji Park, Tennoji Zoo and the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art.

Shinsekai is also known for its fine restaurants, spas, boutiques, cinemas, and nightclubs.

Development in Shinsekai started in 1903. Paris was chosen as the model for Shinsekai's northern half, while the southern portion was built to imitate Coney Island in New York.

Tsutenkaku Tower was constructed in 1912 after Paris' Eiffel Tower. Although it was scrapped during WWII, the tower was reconstructed soon afterwards in 1956. The current tower is 103 meters high, with the main observatory at a height of 91 metres. In addition, the tower offers an open-air deck on top of the main observatory and a 60 metre long slide at the base of the tower.

Another noted attraction is Kushikatsu, one of Osaka's best known specialties. It is a dish composed of various skewered, battered and deep fried foods. Varieties on offer range from chicken and beef, to pumpkin and asparagus, to the banana and ice cream dessert varieties. Many of Shinsekai's kushikatsu restaurants are open 24 hours, but only truly come alive when the lights come on at night.