It is close to the JR Osaka and Umeda Station, many restaurants, bars, izakaya, karaoke, massage parlors, host clubs, hotels, and shops concentrate in the area.

Many salarymen, OL (office ladies) and students stop by Dōyamachō to have fun in the evening before they go back home.

Dōyamachō has attracted a gay scene at a smaller scale than Shinjuku ni-chōme in Tokyo.

However, since the real estate bubble crashed and many business headquarters have moved to Tokyo area, Osaka's economy lost its momentum.

Recently, many tourists from foreign countries visit Dōyamachō which is introduced as an entertainment district in many travel guide books.

A handful of establishments, in contrast, specifically target foreigners with advertising and information in English.

While Tokyo has been the site of numerous gay pride parades, Osaka has lagged in this regard.

[2][3] Mash (Men and Sexual Health Osaka) organize a yearly event called PLus+ promoting AIDS awareness.