Dotonbori Canal
E231595
Dotonbori Canal is a famous waterway in Osaka, Japan, known for its vibrant nightlife, neon billboards, and role as a major entertainment and tourist district.
All labels observed (7)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Dotonbori Canal canonical | 6 |
| Dōtonbori Canal | 5 |
| Dotonbori canal | 3 |
| Dotonbori Canal promenade | 2 |
| Dotonbori River | 2 |
| Dōtonbori River | 2 |
| 道頓堀川 | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1862656 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Dotonbori Canal Context triple: [Ebisu Bridge, crosses, Dotonbori Canal]
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A.
Sumida
Sumida is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan, known for landmarks such as the Tokyo Skytree and its traditional shitamachi neighborhoods.
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B.
Sumida River
The Sumida River is a historically significant river flowing through central Tokyo, known for its scenic bridges, cherry blossoms, and cultural prominence in Japanese art and literature.
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C.
Hachiman-bori canal
Hachiman-bori canal is a historic waterways district in Omihachiman, Japan, famed for its well-preserved Edo-period canals, merchant warehouses, and scenic waterfront.
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D.
Shibuya Stream
Shibuya Stream is a large mixed-use complex in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, featuring offices, shops, restaurants, and public spaces integrated with the area’s major transportation hub.
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E.
Nagaokakyo
Nagaokakyo is a suburban city in Japan known for its bamboo groves, historical temples, and convenient location between Kyoto and Osaka.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Dotonbori Canal Target entity description: Dotonbori Canal is a famous waterway in Osaka, Japan, known for its vibrant nightlife, neon billboards, and role as a major entertainment and tourist district.
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A.
Sumida
Sumida is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan, known for landmarks such as the Tokyo Skytree and its traditional shitamachi neighborhoods.
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B.
Sumida River
The Sumida River is a historically significant river flowing through central Tokyo, known for its scenic bridges, cherry blossoms, and cultural prominence in Japanese art and literature.
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C.
Hachiman-bori canal
Hachiman-bori canal is a historic waterways district in Omihachiman, Japan, famed for its well-preserved Edo-period canals, merchant warehouses, and scenic waterfront.
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D.
Shibuya Stream
Shibuya Stream is a large mixed-use complex in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, featuring offices, shops, restaurants, and public spaces integrated with the area’s major transportation hub.
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E.
Nagaokakyo
Nagaokakyo is a suburban city in Japan known for its bamboo groves, historical temples, and convenient location between Kyoto and Osaka.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
canal
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tourist attraction ⓘ waterway ⓘ |
| city | Osaka ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| flowsThrough | Osaka ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
bar hopping
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food tourism ⓘ nighttime photography ⓘ shopping ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
iconic image in Osaka tourism promotion
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symbol of Osaka nightlife ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
bridges
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illuminated waterfront ⓘ promenade along the canal ⓘ tourist boat cruises ⓘ |
| hasType | man-made canal ⓘ |
| isPartOf |
Dotonbori entertainment district
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linked to:
Dotonbori
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| knownFor |
Glico running man sign (nearby landmark)
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linked to:
Glico Running Man sign
Kani Doraku crab sign (nearby landmark) ⓘ entertainment venues ⓘ illuminated signboards ⓘ neon billboards ⓘ restaurants ⓘ shopping ⓘ street food ⓘ tourism ⓘ vibrant nightlife ⓘ |
| languageUsedInArea | Japanese ⓘ |
| lighting | neon signs ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Chuo-ku, Osaka
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Dotonbori district ⓘ
linked to:
Dotonbori
Honshu ⓘ Osaka ⓘ |
| locatedInTimeZone | Japan Standard Time ⓘ |
| near |
Namba
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Shinsaibashi ⓘ |
| partOf |
Dotonbori area along the south bank
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linked to:
Minami (South Osaka) area
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| primaryAttractionType |
entertainment district
ⓘ
nightlife district ⓘ |
| region |
Kansai
ⓘ
linked to:
Kansai region
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| touristPopularity | high ⓘ |
| usedFor |
leisure
ⓘ
sightseeing cruises ⓘ tourism ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Dotonbori Canal Description of subject: Dotonbori Canal is a famous waterway in Osaka, Japan, known for its vibrant nightlife, neon billboards, and role as a major entertainment and tourist district.
Referenced by (22)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
Kani Doraku Dotonbori Honten restaurant
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
subject linked to:
Chūō-ku
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
linked to: Dotonbori Canal
subject linked to:
Kani Doraku crab sign (nearby landmark)