Question: The story, however, must be backed with evidence.
No evidence is needed for this story.

Answer: no

Question: South of Namba, between Ebisucho and Tennoji stations, is the Tsutenkaku Tower, a rather desperate imitation of the Eiffel Tower (and perhaps the only structure that makes Kyoto's tower look impressive).
The Tsutenkaku Tower was created to be a tribute to the Eiffel Tower.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: Follow the N-332 a little farther to Vera, then take the road to Garrucha and the coast (the N-340 continues inland until Almeraa).
If you go a little farther on N-332 towards Vera, you won't be able to get to the road to Garrucha.

Answer:
no