Sorry for the unorganized video😅, but hopefully you can understand what I want to tell you for the Osaka safe trip😂 I will make more and more videos about Osaka and Tokyo with better quality in the future!! So please look forward to it, and subscribe and Turn on the notification to my channel if you haven't😊 (kzread.info) Thanks you very much for your support, I always appreciate that!! Arigatooooooo🤣🤣🤣!!!

@happyhuang9541

2 жыл бұрын

Good job 👍 Rion !!!

I was living with my girlfriend and our friend in Nishinari (or Kamagasaki) for 3 weeks in April/May 2019. Our Airbnb was in front of that famous triangle park. We met there many gentle and interesting people, discovered many cool places to eat (Yakumido Curry, Okonomiyaki Chitose, one of the best Ramen in osaka), partying in many karaoke bars in area. The area is a perfect hub for train rides to Kyoto, Hiroshima, Wakayama, Koyasan, Tokyo, Tottori, Himeji, Kobe and many other cities in Kansai area. Yes, there are many homeless and drunk people, but never felt in any danger even going back to our place at 2.00 am - feeling completely safe even with my dslr camera in my hand. The sitiuation of people (mostly old laborers) living in Nishinari is a result of collapsing economy in the past - it's not their choice of living (I strongly reccomend to read some articles about history of Nishinari). To be honest we met there kindest people and what was really strange, many say to us hello and asking where we are from in english - which is very rare in Japan. Nishinari is changing to be better, it is very cool place to find good and cheap accomodation and reccomended for those who want to see other side of Japan - more normal, less commercial with people living their everyday life far from more touristy places. I love Nishinari, love the atmosphere, food and bars there, and for sure I will be back there. Greetings to all people living in Nishinari from Poland :)

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Michal from Poland^^ Great to hear that you had wonderful time around Kamagasaki area in Nishinariku. Yes, recently the area is becoming much safer place to stay compare to before, and yes, there are so many homeless people who are friendly and kind as well😉 As you may know, Japan is a really safe country (Even drunk people can sleep on the street, and most of the times, the wallet won't be stolen), so I meant it is a dangerous town in Japanese standard (compared to NewYork, Nishinari is much safer place for sure)😂 I do want to emphasis that it is NOT all homeless people are dangerous, most of them are very friendly because they know "the pain of the life" much more than other people🤔(I used to talk and listen to their stories, they are really friendly and they like to talk with strangers) However, it is true that sometimes there are dangerous (alcohol or drug addicted people who are really desperate) people in Nishinari as well..🤔 Please understand that I don't want to disrespect the people who lived in Nishinari, I was born and raised in Osaka, and I have many friends who grew up in Nishinari, and almost all of them agree that Nishinari, Kamagasaki area is dangerous compared to other area in Osaka😅 So I just want to give travelers "heads-up" if they want to have a peaceful time in Osaka😉 Again, thank you so much for sharing your story in Osaka😊, your comment (experience in Nishinari) would give the viewers an idea of Nishinari more😉 Arigato for your support😊

@formynoodles

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this cos I got worried I’m about to go and I booked a cheap hotel in the area. 😓

Rion, checking out your Osaka video , great information. Hope you'll come back to Osaka to film sometimes. Take care!

Considering that I’m going to Osaka for my senior year class trip, this would be extremely useful. Thanks

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment The lone Courier^^ Coming to Osaka for the senior year class trip, how nice😆 I am so glad that my video could help your Osaka trip! Literally it's my pleasure😊!

This video is very helpful! Thank you ;)

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, and Arigato for watching my videos😉 There are many other Osaka and food videos, so hope my videos can help your Osaka travel😊😆👍

I will be in Osaka & Kyoto next week. Thank you for your interesting videos! I will watch them all hahaa to have some tips for my trips :D

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Next week, sweet😁! Hope my videos can help your Osaka travel😉 You are very welcome and thank you so much for watching my videos😊

Nice video! Thank you for all the information you shared. Will be going to Osaka in December.

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Sheyna ^^ It's my pleasure, and thank you so much for watching my videos😊! In December, Sweet😆! There are many useful videos for Osaka trip, so please check those as well😉 Hope you have wonderful time in Osaka😊!

@smmorlaz

4 жыл бұрын

Rion Ishida we’re really excited 😊 we watched a lot of your videos especially the food videos 🤪 hope you can also make a video discussing the trains and which passes to purchase (guide to going certain places) as it is very confusing for first time travellers. Keep it up!

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Arigatoooo😆! Yes, I have made several videos about Osaka train guide, such as how to go to Universal studio, Shinkanse, and etc.. but I will make it more, cause I know that it's really confusing😂! I will try my best to make more fun and interesting videos, so please look forward to it😆!

nice guide!

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Krystal ^^ Arigatooooooo 🤣! I will try my best to make more and more interesting and fun videos, please look forward to it😉!!!

Love the videos from Japan , stay connected

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Bismillah ^^ Arigato, for watching my videos😁 I will make more videos from Japan, so hope you enjoy it😉 Sweet😊!

Love Osaka, we will be back in November. Thank you for this video

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Elise & Aaron! It's my pleasure, and thank you very much for watching my videos😆 November is a good season to visit Japan, not hot but not too cold neither!! You will love it😉!

@JapanLovers

5 жыл бұрын

@@RionIshida Thank you Rion! If you've got time, w'd love your opinion on our 24hrs in Osaka video. We will be staying 3 days next time :)

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

There are many places you can enjoy in Osaka ;)! If you want to make a Vlog in Osaka, Hozenji Yokocho is a really good place to visit😉 "Hozenji Yokocho hidden traditional Japanese street next to Dotonbori Osaka #108 : kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zn5rsNWneMLZf7w.html" Hope you have wonderful time in Osaka😊!

Ookini Rion san!! Great useful video!

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Lucie as always ^^ Yorokonde Moraete Ureshiiyo😁♪

thanks for informed overview. there are many entertainment vloggers that give bad or no info on osaka.

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, and thank you so much for watching my videos😆 Glad to hear that you like my video😉! There are many other Osaka videos on my channel, so please check other videos too😊!

Your videos are simple and useful. We are planning to go to Osaka this year and hopefully it will be a smooth trip. I saw that you've been to Indonesia also?

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Arigatooo Koko😆 Best wish for your wonderful Osaka travel😉 Yes! I've been to Indonesia, it's a really beautiful country I love😊😁👍

I love your personality and humor. Keep up the great videos :)

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Mushigadaikirai^^ Arigato🤣! I will do my best to make more entertaining videos, so please look forward to it😁 Mushigadaikirai, haha, What kind of Mushi you don't like😁?

I lived in shinimamia in Osaka when I came to Osaka last month, I found that it was the most convenient place to get to everywhere, as there were both metro and JR nearby my hotel. I found living in the the shinsaibashi area last year was too busy and commercial😅

Lol I had to rewind you speaking in Osaka Ben like five times before I understood everything. I'm gonna be saying, "Moikai onegaishimasu" a lot

Love Osaka! Will be there again this November and hope we will be able to bump into you in Dotonbouri and Namba area when we are there 😊.

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Lynda ^^ in November, probably I will still be in Osaka😉 Please say hi to me if you find me there😁👍!

@lyndang7026

4 жыл бұрын

Oh...are you moving out of Osaka? Yes, will definitely say Hi to you if we were to see you in November😁

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

haha, I don't have a place to move out from Osaka, but I have a place to visit Tokyo, and some other prefectures for new Japan videos in the future😉! Sweet😊!

Osaka is my sure first choice...I already have a few friends there and I am just really interested in meeting them. Good video though, I would try for that alley adventure too if I am feeling lucky😂.

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Karan^^ Osaka people are usually very friendly, and you have friends in Osaka already! Sweet😁!! LOL, if you walk there during noon time and you are careful enough, you should be fine😊 But, if you wanna have Safe peaceful trip, for sure you want to avoid there😅haha

Wonderful youtuber🇯🇵😊

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Arigatooooo😆 Gaoooooo🦁👍

Hi Rion! Great video..My wife and I will be traveling to Osaka in Jan. 2020, how is the weather at that time? Do we need a heavy jacket or can we just wear layers and a moderate winter coat?

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for watching my videos😆! In January, usually it will be really cold (sometimes snow but not often), so better to bring a heavy jacket😉

Nice Shinsekai area again :) I will be staying near to Tennoji station

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment H351gbgone^^ Nice! Near Tennoji station, it is clean and convenient area!😉 Less people compare to Namba area, good choice😊

5:52 COMEDY GOLD!

We are having a family trip to osaka next year. But as I have seen on your video we should avoid the nishinari ward, but we are interested in an AirBNB near the Tengachaya Station. Are we still safe or we just have to change or hostel then?

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Rodelio ^^ Don't worry, should be fine, I believe🤔 to be honest Nishinari ward is not as safe as other words, but recently getting better and better. (since it's in convenient place, but the house prices are cheaper, there are many airbnb recently, I heard) As long as you are using trains and avoiding near Airin district, should be fine😉!

Thank you for this video, I usually will stay in Namba. I have a question, if you walk across the street where there is no light, does police arrest you or give you ticket?

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Yasu ^^ Namba is a really convenient place in Osaka, for sure you can have fun😉 It is not good, but never heard someone gets ticket for ignoring traffic light😅 if you are rinding on the bicycle, you might have ticket though🤔

Have been to Japan before but never to Osaka. Hopefully will visit in November. Are there any special "nature spots" or gardens that you would recommend? Also, do you know any gluten free food places in Osaka that you can eat たこ焼き or お好み焼き？

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment bonbon and pumpkin^^ First time in Osaka, Sweet😉! Yes! Nature spot, it is technically not in Osaka, but you will love this nature spot called "Okunoin" which is in Mt. Koya (World heritage site)! Please check the atmosphere by the video below😊 "Okunoin at Mount Koya. The most historical cemetery in Japan!! #048 :kzread.info/dash/bejne/aI1_lM6MeLi8dMY.html) Yes, I know 1 place which serves gluten free たこ焼き near Namba station, but not sure about gluten free お好み焼き... I don't remember the name of Takoyaki restaurant, so I will check it and let you know😁

I stayed in Nishinari, and not once did I ever feel threatened or unsafe, even carrying an expensive camera around at 2am, while drunk and lost. You can tell the area is, by Japanese standards, a bit "run down", but compared to my supposedly prosperous and trendy home city in England, it was spotless, neat and tidy. If my circumstances allowed, I'd move there tomorrow.

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Sounds like you had really good time there😉! Thank you so much for sharing you experience in Osaka😊 Yes, Nishinari people are really friendly compared to other places, and for sure you can enjoy the real local atmosphere there😉. But sometimes there are people shouting in the street because of drunk or drug,, (only in VERY SPECIFIC AREA of Nishinari though), so I believe some travelers from safe cities would feel uncomfortable to see that, and I just wanted to give them heads-up😊! Better to know where is safer and where is not that much in Osaka I think😉

@markt4110

4 жыл бұрын

@@RionIshida Thanks, I had a great time. Always a good idea to share your experiences with others.

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure😊! Yes, I totally agree😉

We have this kind of push-button traffic light in Canada as well.

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Nice😆! It's practical, but if you don't know it, you have wait for it forever😂😂haha

Hello Rion! Is hanazonocho station included in Nishinari ward? I stayed there ‘ years ago and felt very safe as a single female traveller, and I’m planning to rent airbnb there &gain. Has it changed since the pandemic?

Fukudaya is near Tobita? Also, Rion is spot on as usual but far too modest. Nishinari can be a little rough but I lived there as a student many years ago and it is getting much better and the level of bag snatching might be high for Japan but no worries, people are polite and friendly like anywhere there.

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Japan 101^^ Firstly, I wanna apologize if this video makes you uncomfortable😅 Yes, you are right😉! It is getting better and better since there are many travelers, and also I have many friends from Nishinari wards as well, so I know that they are really friendly and nice😊 However, in Nishinari, "Airin", and "Tobita" are still I don't consider it as safe district... Still there are many alcoholic and drug addicted homeless people on the streets, plus they have a community without ID culture (they can have a job without ID), thus many unsocial people come to this place from all over Japan, especially people who want to hide from ..... So in my conclusion, for sure, it's better to avoid this place if they want to have a safe trip in Japan🤔, that's why I introduce in the video. But again, if this video makes you uncomfortable, I apologize though😅 I just want to give the travelers heads-up for those district😉

Is it true that you cannot eat food and walk at the same time in certain places of Japan? I saw somewhere in the news.

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment The Food Pedia ^^ Yes, it is true😉 the super popular touristic place, such as Asakusa "Nakamise Dori", Kyoto, and etc... You cannot eat food and walk😅

I've read an article on the Kamagasaki area in Osaka which is in the Nishinari ward. It seems like every major city in the entire world has a section of poor and homeless. Regarding the IC cards, I carry the Icoca card in my wallet just for the memories of when I visited last year.... =)

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Glenn ^^ Yup, that's right🤔... Haha, yup! Icoca is the IC cards that only you can get it in Nishinihon (West part of Japan)😉 Awesome😆! Also you can use it when you come back to Japan😉

I love going to the Hanshin Tigers baseball game 🐅. Ichiban! Anyways, do you know if there is a store that sells lots of tigers merchandise without going to the game? Umeda station department store !?

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Yasu ^^ haha, Hanshin Tigers🐯! You can buy Tigers goods in Tigers shop (in Useda, and Shinsaibashi)😊 Koshien (baseball stadium) is a bit far, so you can buy it there😉! Here is the info (in Japanese though) hanshintigers.jp/goods/shop/

I just subscribed and followed you on Instagram. I am a foreigner ,and have lived in the Kobe, and Osaka areas for 5 years total now. I am not even really making an effort to learn Japanese as I get along without it just fine. I know some words and phrases but yes it's difficult to learn, and especially at an older age.

hi Rion, thanks for your review. honestly I kinda surprised when you mentioned nishinari as a dangerous place. I already booked a hotel there & I'm going to stay at nishinari area for sure :( and now I'm scared .. should I change hotel?

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment autumn breeze^^ Firstly, Japan is a really safe country, and Nishinari is a dangerous area compared to other places in Japan😊 Nishinari is a wide city, and it is much safer place compared to NewYork or some other cities in the worlds. As long as you don't get close to Airin area, you should be fine😉 In Airin area, some people could be dangerous, but many of them are really friendly as well😊, if you want to have peaceful time, Just avoid the Airin area and you should be fine😉

@lgiam2011

4 жыл бұрын

@@RionIshida where is airin area? my airbnb will be 1 mins away from dobutsuen-mae station, is it the airin area?

@jollybee9039

4 жыл бұрын

Leny Giam hi my airbnb is there also now im scared too same as yours let me know your experience 😭😭😭

Hi Rion nice video, do you have any video about do’s and don’t while in Osaka, since we don’t want to get in to trouble or embarrass ourselves while we are in Osaka, thank you and God bless

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Milragos ^^ I haven't make Do's and Don't while in Osaka, and it will be a great contents! I will definitely make the videos about it😆 Please look forward to it♪ Arigatoooooo😁 God bless you too😉!

@milragos36

4 жыл бұрын

Rion Ishida thank you Rion, I am looking forward to your video on do’s and don’t, I know that we will learn a lot about proper, it will really help us prepare for our trip to Osaka this coming December, as always God bless and thank you.

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, and again thank you so much😉 Best wish for your wonderful Osaka trip in December😆 Have a good weekend, Arigato, God bless you too😊

Hi! I would like to know your opinion about Super Tamade. The items there are so cheap but is it safe to buy food andsouvenir there? Going to Osaka this Sunday. I want to explore cheap options for souvenirs. Hehe

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Super Tamade, it's really cheap supermarket, and I think it's safe😉 If you are looking for discounted price souvenir, you might want to check Don Quijote, it's huge discount store with so many stuffs, you will love there😊!

@erldraws1542

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I hope I see you in Osaka! Your vlogs are awesome!

Hi Rian, Thank you for those info :) Would you mind if i ask on how get the Namba Station from Kansai Airport? Because were staying near at Namba. Thanking you in advance. :)

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome and Arigatooo for your support😆 Speaking of the way to get to NNamba station from Kansai Airport. if you use the expensive train, it will directly go to Namba (1450 JPY), and if you use regular train, it will be Kansai Airport ➔ Izaumisano ➔ Namba (930 JPY), hope it can help😊

@glazamanansala7274

4 жыл бұрын

Rion Ishida Domo Arigatou🤗

Thank you, I will visit Osaka this November, is solo traveler safe there?

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Ren^^ I think it's much safer compare to other countries, But still there are crimes as well, so better to be careful😉 However, as long as you are careful enough, you should be fine😊!!

@pinoy_pageants

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really enjoyed your videos. I visited Tokyo, Japan last June 2019 all by myself and I will come back and travel to Osaka this November. Thanks a lot!!!

5:44 I want to meet this WONDERFUL KZreadR! ☺️🙌

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment REO ^^ Sweet!! haha, Arigato!🤣 Please say hi to me if you find me around Namba area😆!!

Love you 😍 🇹🇭🇹🇭😤

I would like to produce and be your producer someday just to explore japan with you. I think its a safe travel tour for me even if I can spend money to pay. 😊

Im going to buy a Icoca card in Osaka, but can I use the Icoca card also in Tokyo area?

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment na0miChan ^^ Yes, don't worry, you can use Icoca card in Tokyo as well😉 And you can use the Pasomo, and Suica in Osaka too😊!

Do you go out in Osaka? What are the best spots for nightlife in Osaka ?

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Frezzercointer^^ I am in Tokyo now, but I will go back to Osaka soon😉 You can find many night clubs around Dotonbori,! Also Soemoncho” next to Dotonbori is popular nightlife spots👍 But there are many Ripped off bars as well, so you have to be really careful though😂

seems there's so many smokers in osaka. is there a place in osaka that has no smokers that is tourist-friendly?

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Jun ^^ In Namba station, you cannot smoke (You can only smoke in specific area)😉 Also from next April, smoke restriction will be very strict, so you won't be bothered by smokers😆!

Hi Rion. We'll be in Osaka this Jan. Is it possible to inform us about halal food in osaka? And will it be snowy there? 😅

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Hello😊 Maybe you can check try this website to check Halal food " www.halalzilla.com/halal-food-osaka/87773 "😉 Probably won't be snow, but it will be really cold though😅

@windiarinda1619

4 жыл бұрын

@@RionIshida i c.. thanks much.. 😊😊

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome😊

Can u please say how much yen should I need to explore Japan for 30 days???

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

It really depends on what kind of life you want and where you stay😊 Could be 100K? 150k? JPY to unlimited I think😅

Hi Rion, is Ebisunishi a good place to live? I saw that it is near shinsekai and namba/Dotonbori and near the places you like to go in the video. Or would it be better to live more in north around namba station? Thank you for your advice ;)

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Kevin ^^ leave? you mean convenient place to say good buy?🤔 I think it would be better near the station such as Namba, or Shinimamiya. If you are speaking of the place to stay, near Dotonbori area is a convenient place to stay😉! Hope it helps😊

@Kevin-of4jf

4 жыл бұрын

@@RionIshida thanks for the answer, yeah i wanted to say "live" ^^ there is a cool hotel near shinsekai. I will try to reconsider namba then. Keep doing your great video 👍

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Got ya😉! Shinsekai is a good place, but Dotonbori is really convenient place to stay😊! Many stores open late too😊! You are very welcome, and thank you so much for sweet words and your support😆!! Have a great weekend Kevin😊!

Our Airbnb is at Nishinari-Ku area 😭

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Annie ^^ Don't worry Annie, Japan's safety standard is so high, so even it's not safe as other places, still it's okay😊! You might see "interesting people" there, but most likely they don't do anything, and some people might be really friendly as well😆! If you worry about it, then just stay away from Airin area in Nishinari-ku😉

@jollybee9039

4 жыл бұрын

mine too please let me know your experience

Oshibotan Shingo = Pedestrian crossing. NOT PELICAN. Pelican is a sea bird. :'D thanks for the video its helpful

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

LOL🤣 Arigatooo ^^ Mr. google told me the word😂haha

Ookini

@RionIshida

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Yusra ^^haha! Eeyo, eeyo! Kinisentotte😉!

sorry for starting with the chained kitty as your call card, not a good thing just saying. Anywho, when it comes to both osaka and Tokyo when it comes to friendlynes and how you speak. Your normaly fine, at least i was. But Could be because they misstook me for a dilinguent, but thats fine, i loved my time in both places. i even met and drank with a famous guitarist in osaka, talk about luck ;)

@RionIshida

4 жыл бұрын

😉😊

💕💕🙏🙏💟💟🌺🌺

me living in nishinari oof

KZread subtitle 0:12 = ,plus they speak really fat 😂😂😂😂

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