Thank god for google map, i just discovered that i can browse through the streets. i took some screen shots! this is the street where i was first exposed to "free information" (direct translation) circled YELLOW.
As you can also see, the guys in GREEN all dress like that and tries to make you go into their "business". By the Japan government, they are not allowed to talk and solicit business. But when I was there and pass by, they still talked to me and my friends. In Japanese, one guy said "Don't worry, let me take care of your night." and also in English, "Pretty Baby", "Pretty girl" LOL
In RED, very obvious, it's a "server". LOL
This was in Shinsaibashi, Osaka (shopping street), one small alley perpendicular to the bridge with the huge signs.
here are some screen shots!