TOKYO GUIDEBOOK takashifromjapan.com/tokyocompleteguide

I remember waiting for a bullet train in Tokyo station heading to Kyoto and a friendly Osaka couple came to talk to me and ask me about my experience in Japan. They do seem much more friendly or open to others.

The fact that Osaka has many Asian foreigners compared to Tokyo where its mostly western foreigners is very interesting.

@chobai9996

2 жыл бұрын

It's because Osaka is much cheaper to live in than Tokyo, lol

@PuckishAngeI

2 жыл бұрын

@@chobai9996 I am actually curious now how much the price differs, not just for housing.

I love Osaka. It feels like home. A lot of people are easy going., happy go lucky., it’s a good place to have fun. In Tokyo., uhm everything feels stressful. People seems busy all the time.,

As an Osaka person, Osaka is quite different from Tokyo. Osaka is an old civilian city with 1700 years of history. The Buddhist civilization from the continent built Osaka while Samurai warriors in the medieval war period built Tokyo, Tokyo is an arrogant feudal authoritarian Samurai civilization. Therefore the mindset of genuine Osakans is subconsciously a Buddhist civilian mindset while those in Tokyo are often Samurai mindset. If you do a terrible thing in your life you go to hell after you died...Osakans inherited this kind of Buddhist subconscious, also people in Kyoto and Nara are deeply infected with the behaviours of Buddhism even today. That's why they try to behave faithful, nice, kind and friendly. Osakans tend to think behaving like Tokyo, cold sometimes cruel Samurai-minded behaviour is a sin. In reality, Buddhists, Honganji in Osaka revolted against the arrogant authoritarian rule by brutal Samurai of eastern Japan in medieval, this mindset of Osakans is still causing the hatred toward inhumane Samurai behaviour of Tokyo today. Tokyo is too nationalistic and racist. The Buddhist civilization of Osaka-Kyoto-Nara is also profoundly related to Asia and even the middle eastern and Greek civilizations. And Osaka-Kyoto-Nara has the diversity since ancient. Approximately 25% of people are continental ancestors, mostly from the Korean peninsula but generally, Osakans are tolerant of foreigners. Osaka has a culture to welcome foreigners since it originally welcomed Asians settling from the continent in ancient. Homogeneous and nationalistic and disciplined Tokyo often looks just like totalitarians to Osakans and is utterly a strange world for Osakans.

@elevatorsfromromania

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the history lesson! I always wondered why Tokyo is cold compared to the open Osakans!

@luilui8

Жыл бұрын

Woaah thats so true yess thank you😇🙏🏻

@ncalba

11 ай бұрын

Yes Osaka is one of my favorite Japanese cities especially Kyoto

@arowoflights1377

10 ай бұрын

Terrible that they are afraid of going to hell, poor people. If they, you too, believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior, they will be saved

@yourmercenaryfilms

9 ай бұрын

Very interesting comment thank you

I was in Osaka for the first time last week, very interesting place. things feel natural there, rather than business oriented. Less "Point A to point B" but relaxed. No one's in a rush to catch the train. More facial expressions too even though nearly everyone had a mask on you can get the sense people had smiles on their face in conversations (just my experience/opinion) Actually going back next month too!

I’ve lived in a few areas of Japan, and my take is that at least compared to people living in the Tokyo area, Osaka people are less ‘emotionally guarded’. It might translate to friendly…or maybe aggressive, depending on the situation. 😆 From my experience, people in Shizuoka are the friendliest. When I lived there, I was really impressed by how open people were. They just seemed to sincerely enjoy social interaction.

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

so tokyo people are mechanical, osaka people are aggressive and shizuoka people are creepy

@Jordan-inJapan

2 жыл бұрын

@@maegalroammis6020 re-directed through a positivity filter…sure, something like that.

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jordan-inJapan don,'t reply me like that if it is to be too modest.

@heron6462

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve lived in Kôchi, Kyoto and Osaka. I’d put Kôchi people as the warmest and most direct, and would have liked to stay there, but I felt immediately at home on arriving to live in Osaka. The less said about Kyoto people, the better :(

@Jordan-inJapan

2 жыл бұрын

@@heron6462 lol

Osaka is still my favorite in Japan. My very first time there, I got lost and I asked for help, and the man didn't just tell me where to go, he also walked with me almost all the way to where I needed to be. lol They are so friendly there I love it. Cant wait to go again.

Osaka and Hyogo...and maybe the Kansai area, my favorite area in Japan because the friendliness and maybe sometimes having less filters are so like the people from my hometown. They're the Japanese people I usually I get along the most.

The shots and the color grading of the videos are getting better every time. Indeed, you have come a long way. Terrific video, Takashi-san!

@Lee-ic8ln

Жыл бұрын

His interview skills still need to improve by providing better follow up questions and allowing the interviewee to speak freely and more in-depth rather than allowing them to say one worded answers.

@MrShem123ist

Жыл бұрын

@@Lee-ic8ln agreed, but he is improving compared to his former vids.

Women in Osaka particularly older ones can come off rude, but maybe only to other Japanese folks. For example...If you eat at an okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka run by older women, don't be surprised if they start criticizing you on how you hold your chopsticks or why you ordered the okonomiyaki the way you did. I'm speaking from experience. Lol. My opinion is the people are friendly there because Osaka was the major trade hub in Japan many centuries ago, so many have that "friendly salesman" way of communicating.

@Tonytayloring

Жыл бұрын

Rude is not the word. They're just being straight & real given their age, just like a nagging grandma, at the end of the day they wouldn't come off as being as critical and judgemental like people from Tokyo (where you make a mistake and they'll just whisper among themselves, leaving you alone and making you a clown for it)

日本語の単語を新しく勉強したり聞き取りの練習したりしながら色んな日本人の意見を聞くってほんまに楽しい 動画ありがとうございます

I going to study Japanese at Osaka soon. as a foreigner I hope I can experience new cultures, meet good people and live happily there.😊🙏

@MofongoJones

5 ай бұрын

How’s it going?

@hwlgv

15 күн бұрын

I'm thinking about studying Japanese in Osaka as well. Did you go to a language school? Does Kansai dialect make it more difficult?

I went to Osaka once. I heard all the rumors about Osaka people being friendly. But I always thought it was just a stereotype. That day, 2 strangers approached me and my girlfriend. I know it does not sound like much, but in Tokyo you would be lucky for a stranger who is not selling something to approach you in 5-10 years of living in the city. In a single day in Osaka, it happened twice.

@daenackdranils5624

Жыл бұрын

very creepy. i wouldn't trust them

@fastcow7013

10 ай бұрын

​@@daenackdranils5624LMFAOO WHO HURT YOU

@daenackdranils5624

10 ай бұрын

@@fastcow7013 many of those people

@VIVY1818

7 ай бұрын

@@daenackdranils5624ASD

I’m a South Asian living in Tokyo. I’m brown. I find it that Japanese people from other parts of Japan like Osaka, Fukuoka are more friendlier and warmer than Japanese people in Tokyo. My friend from Fukuoka actually hugs me when greets me. While my tokyo friend seems kindda cold when greeting. But he’s okay though. We all hangout together on fridays after work until the last train. I hope they don’t become cold hearted salarymen in the future. 😂

@jamesbob.5384

2 жыл бұрын

How is dating for South Asian men in Japan

(this was in Osaka) I was moonwalking in a retro arcade before dinner across the street and then a Japanese guy tried moonwalking after I sat down. He wasn't very good but he was having fun trying to copy me and it made me simile. If I was forced to move to Japan Osaka is where I would go. To all the Japanese people who live in Osaka (please reply to say hello) I love you all and if you ever come to New Jersey I will happily let you stay at my place once I get my own place back in New Jersey

@VIVY1818

7 ай бұрын

戎橋ですか？あそこはよく海外の人が路上パフォーマンスをして現地人を楽しませてくれてます 私は大阪人でよくそこを通ります いつもありがとう😊

I live in the most dangerous area of Osaka and it’s still friendly and safe in my experience. Only had one fight in 3 years in this area. Osaka in general is chill AF.

@darknessbroadcast4139

2 жыл бұрын

MINAMI...

@yuukimasamura5143

2 жыл бұрын

@@darknessbroadcast4139 not talking about Minami area actually - I think all areas in Minami are good 👍 . There’s a worse place.

@dalissoneufrazio1589

2 жыл бұрын

Fight? Oh shit seems like a heaven. Here in brazil the "fights" are with guns and you moving out to another city hopping do not be dead soon. Seems the most dangerous are in Osaka it's a nice place to live hahahahaha

@yuukimasamura5143

2 жыл бұрын

@@dalissoneufrazio1589 that’s exactly right!

@nino6198

2 жыл бұрын

What area is that ? I’m interested to know

I would probably prefer Osaka's loveliness to Tokyo's great intensity. If you live in Osaka, feel free to share any tips and your favorite things about the city :-D

I'm from Osaka but currently living in Tokyo. I would be so happy and thrilled to leave Tokyo for Osaka if there are as many job opportunities as Tokyo. Mess, and friendly and colorful people who value individuality and diversity more than people in the rest of cities do, which I love so much.

@cv5420

2 жыл бұрын

I mostly disagree as an American in Yokohama. Its true more opportunities are in Tokyo for everyone. I used to live in Kobe before moving to Yokohama for work in Tokyo. Kansai people will only be friendly to foreigners if they can speak Japanese. Otherwise, it’s just the awkward, first meeting exchange and both sides will forget each other the next minute. Osaka is a big city with small town feel. Many Kansai-jin have lived in Kansai their whole life. Tokyo area is much better for foreigners like myself and easier to find English friendly services such as medical when our Japanese is limited. Also, I found people in Tokyo more cultured (international living experience), outgoing, and easier to talk to than in Kansai. I’m from LA and being in Tokyo is similar in many ways so I could adjust to big international city life quickly. I understand many Tokyoites aren’t from Tokyo, same as LA. Overall, I recommend Kansai to other fellow foreigners only if they can speak good Japanese.

@karinale-talbot4415

Жыл бұрын

I know this a while after your comment but what is Yokohama like please?

@user-gi4hf7or8b

Жыл бұрын

@@karinale-talbot4415 I am a Japanese living in Tokyo. Yokohama is a big city about the same size as Osaka, but it is generally recognized as Tokyo's bedroom town because it is located in the suburbs of Tokyo.

@karinale-talbot4415

Жыл бұрын

@@user-gi4hf7or8b thank you. I am planning to visit Yokohama & Osaka. Please can I ask you a question about Japanese culture?

@user-gi4hf7or8b

Жыл бұрын

@@karinale-talbot4415 yes!

Lived in Kobe for 2 years, always loved hanging out there and in Osaka, always good vibes there!

"Is it true that people in Osaka are crossing the street eventhough it's red light?"

@varshithagowda6922

10 күн бұрын

Yes😂

When I traveled to Japan, last year, I have been approached by two very kind women when I was lost in Tokyo in 2 different times. They gave me their help to find the way back to the hotel. They also asked me about my trip, where I was from and so on. This year I’m planning to move to Japan but I’m still undecided between Tokyo and Osaka!

Next video is about slam in Osaka,Japan. I interviewed homeless people and it was a little bit intense and dangerous. After that Im gonna upload videos filmed in Kyoto! Stay tuned guys

@Josh-on-journey

2 жыл бұрын

I'm really looking forward to the homeless video! I wish people would make videos about aspects of Japan that don't get as much attention on KZread, such as the homeless situation you're going to talk about in your next video. Keep it up! 👍👍

@JasonKhan

2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to it!

@KJane

2 жыл бұрын

I love how real your videos are. You're objective and unbiased. Some people only want to paint a certain picture of Japan but you talk about EVERYTHING, whether positive or negative. ありがとうございます!

@mosab22

2 жыл бұрын

Can you check the Halal restaurant while being in Osaka and visit the mosque there too 😁

@s.r.1997

2 жыл бұрын

I wanna go there too,. living in osaka 2 years now but didn't yet, maybe I'll find the time next week :)

Takashii dude your channels has grown alot and so has the content KEEP IT UP YOU GOT THIS BRO NEVER GIVEEEE UP

I love how you are so nice to the people you talk to

Currently live around Tokyo area, I had a blast every time i went to Osaka... They are 2 different worlds. Osaka is a must see

There is a lot of truth about it. I noticed it. My Japanese friend say the same thing. A lot of foreigners find Osaka people are lot more easy going and open compared to Tokyoites. Some of my Japanese friends find some Tokyoites a bit snobbish.

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

japanese are still all the same

Went to Osaka 5 years ago. Really great people. Food was amazing as well.

Can confirm that Osaka Okonomiyaki is fantastic! Loved Osaka's vibe in general and would love to go back

Very cute having your friend in the video! More of these please :) I didn’t see much of Osaka but I loved the vibe there way more compared to Tokyo and experienced way less staring from people as a foreigner! That was refreshing so next time I go to Japan I’ll be staying in Osaka 😁

When the last girl in the video turned around and smiled to the camera, that shot looked so cool!

I am eager to learn about the differences between standard Japanese and the Osaka dialect 🤔 Maybe you could cover that Takashii 😊👍

@BritishRail60062

2 жыл бұрын

Yuta from Japan has a channel and he is from Osaka. I think he has done videos on the Osaka-ben (dialect).

@thereonbillasis9400

Жыл бұрын

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@fomorians

Жыл бұрын

I agree! I would also love it if he could throw in Ryukyu (Okinawan) in there as well, it would be interesting to draw attention to a dying language.

However, half of the population living in Tokyo are people from other prefectures, so it is difficult to describe Tokyo people in one word.

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

the problmem is that they all ends up to adopt the mechanical attitude

I am originally from Balcan. And Osaka reminds me a bit!! I like honest, open minded people. I like their sense for joke. And how openly they would tell their opinions and get angry if they have to. They tell things how they are. With no pretending!!! It’s very cool, optimistic, lively city!!!!

Another great video, Takashi! If you are still looking for video ideas I think a good one would be asking people what they do for work and also what they would their ideal life be like? Maybe they have a dream job, maybe they wouldn't want to work at all, maybe they would prefer to do art or invent things, etc. I think it would be interesting

Thanks ! I really like Osaka and wanted to know more. Thanks for traveling there and showing a bit around how it looks.

Hi, Takashii, we hear that Fukuoka is very friendly, too, and the yatai are amazingly good and inexpensive. It would be nice to see some interviews from there.

Compared to the rude, hateful, disrespectful people here in America, the Japanese are all SAINTS!....My Uncle (who is a Pastor) lived in Osaka for 2 years and he loved it. He said they were the kindest people. The sad thing here in America, is that if you are not handsome or beautiful, you are treated like a sub-human. Your given no respect and are always having to deal with mean, hurtful verbal insults concerning our physical appearance....😞

@qcgarcia

2 жыл бұрын

L.A.?

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

you don't know their culture of superficiality.

@Im-fq1mn

Жыл бұрын

The experience of your uncle is invaluable. But, it is interesting to see commentators criticizing the Japanese based on knowledge read on R E D D I T. 282 meaningless comments.

@jhonysmith2628

Жыл бұрын

X100 time that in middle east.if u nit handsome...literally you r f***d.

Compared to other cities, Osaka seems to have more impolite individuals. I experienced rude service from locals three times during my 9-day stay there, which is unusual since it's rare in other cities.

It's great to see your channel growing. You show the truth and no bias/propaganda like some others.

Loving these videos as a new American here in Tokyo I find this fun and helpful! Keep up the amazing work man

Takashii you’ve came a long way! Your videos have improved a lot :))

Personally, what I've experienced with people from Osaka is that they're generally funny and have a sense of humor. The last girl belongs in Osaka, as she's oddly funny with her peculiar social skills.

@Tonytayloring

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Osakan and all of Kansia people hated their Kanto/Tokyo counterpart for having a pole up their butt

I've lived in both. When I speak Japanese in tokyo as a westerner almost everyone speaks back in Japanese. In osaka a noticeable amount of people force English and even say "it's OK I speak english" without knowing if I'm from an English speaking country. It always felt like saying I should speak Japanese because my foreign brain can't handle it and therefore shouldn't be allowed to practice. But my Japanese has become much better in tokyo (because tokyo people talk to me). I'm keen to see if osaka people will treat me like I actually live in japan this time. Osaka city is way more livable than Tokyo city. And tokyo people are more synthetic on average. My Japanese wife (from Nagano) and I are thinking of moving back to Osaka because we had a baby. Tokyo is not a happy place to raise a child. no space to play and everyone seems afraid of each other. (Maybe that's just Setagaya🤔)

Thanks for your videos. I can't wait to go back to Japan.

People from Osaka that attend meetups are mostly really friendly.

Love all your content!! It also helps me with japanese. Maybe a great idea would be asking japanese people about different cultures or languages from different countries. Keep it up, greetings from Spain!!

ありがとうございます😊 It would be great to see a video about web developers in Japan. Thank you!

Of course, because Tokyo is a gathering place for country people

Your skin colour is so perfect, just like a little tan, looks great 😊

It depends. Generally, they are. I"ve lived in Japan for 13 years and Osaka is my favorite.

Thx T Wow I love the sound of Osaka 😊

Your interviews are really interesting!!!

Go to somewhere in the countyside and interview people from there instead of the cities! I'm really curious on how the people in the countryside live their daily lives

Can you do a video on the different dialects of Japanese?

People in Osaka were more willing to help when I was lost (compared to Tokyo)

osaka lover too! im gg there for the 3rd time nx week!

Epic video, Takashii! Try asking people in Kyoto how often do they wear kimonos in the streets, since a lot of people say that it's really common! Cheers and good luck with your interviews! Mata ne!

Osaka is the best japanese people they have humor and even the elderly are hilarious af😂❤

Wow! The energy is amazing! Makes me want to move there, especially with so many Asian foreigners there and being one myself. Looking forward to the interviews with homeless individuals and substance users. I think that is a very important topic to raise awareness! It must be difficult to live a life of hardship as they do. Thank you for the amazing content as always Takashi! Take care and sending support from California, USA.

Osaka seems like such a fun place to live in! I might try living there in the future. For sure in Japan but I would like to give Osaka a try

Seeing the bridge of Osaka at the beginning of the video, takes me back to GANTZ’s Osaka arc and the GANTZ: O movie.

That was great bro,thank you👍👍👍

I really love the Kansai dialect of people from Osaka!

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

their acent is too strong to be understood

@Ragnar2411

2 жыл бұрын

@@maegalroammis6020 You may be right but it's still fun listening to them speak in that accent. It's so unique.

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ragnar2411 it's still annoying

@Ragnar2411

2 жыл бұрын

@@maegalroammis6020 Well that's your opinion and I respect that.

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ragnar2411 to not even understand them? it's stupid

Love this channel

Kobe is really close, could you try going there with the same kind of questions in regards to kansaii area and friendliness?

I came to Tokyo and Osaka 3 times. I like to stay in Osaka than Tokyo. It is from weather and people friendly and foodstuffs also.

I must tell you, that I like seeing your video's. I am from Israel and know nothing about Japan. From your video's one can learn a lot about your country. Thank you 🙏

It was surprising to see someone from my country in your videos. 🇺🇿🇯🇵❤️

Nice video I liked it alot 👍🏻

I’ve been to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Honestly Osakan’s are the nicest and Kyoto….

there are a lot of video of Japan of different places but I really want to see your version of blog daily commute transport traveling videos or some moments that interest you also you can share with us as well .. A separate section of such content wouldn't hurt though

I read so much about foreigners moving to Osaka / Japan in general, is it really so easy to find jobs? I really wish to move to Osaka but I don't know how to get started

Excellent video!

Tokyo is serious. Osaka is funny and friendly. Osaka is or was a merchant city so they had to be more friendly to maintain business with other countries whereas Tokyo is a government city so more stern and cold.

loving the videos bro, keep up the good work!

この動画は、字幕が (長めに表示され見やすい書体で)とっても見やすいです。できたらオープニングのインタビュー趣旨説明にも字幕をつけてください。 また、他の外国人インタビュー動画もありますが、このチャンネルでも気に入った人または話が面白い対象者をカフェや居酒屋などでリラックスした雰囲気でもっと色々聞いてみたいし本音も聞いてみたい気がします。

Hey Takashii, it would be interesting to know from locals from Fukui, why is Fukui the happiest place in japan

OK I'LL GO TO OSAKA , WISH ME LUCK GUYS 💪

Tokyo is a bit anxiety inducing for me because there are so many people and it’s super fast paced. Feels like Frogger on hard mode. I wonder how much of Osaka’s “friendliness” is because people can actually chill out for a second.

Good stuff 💪🏾

From france, great video !

I found your channel quite intriguing. New subscriber here:)

Damn that was interesting, my view over Osaka has improved a lot now, ありがとう〜

Konichiwa Onigeki shimasu takashi, I love you man and thank you for making these videos. I can't wait to come thereeeee o wa kami. I'm practicing damn near every day just to be fluent to be there

Hi👋🏻could you please include, Wakayama also. Thank you.☺️

As I moved to Osaka from Saitama from this month, I am happy to hear this good news.

great video, your videos are always awesome, cant wait to be married in Osaka, Japan 😊 🎉 ❤❤

Nice to see your friends. Say Hi to him. He is cool.

Takashii mah man! Great video once again! Im planning to go to osaka this summer, any good places like hotels that are budget friendly or alike, that we can stay in for a couple of weeks or so? Thank you in adv man!! Your videos are really great and informative. Keep up the good work!!

Thank you Takashi,good to know👌👍

Those kids were so lucky to learn in such a young age because it was way more easier to learn when you were still a kid. I started to learn English quite late during my high school days. During that time, nobody was helping me. I have no phones, no computer to help me learn on google or KZread or anything. So I worked hard by hearing english songs, I watched english series on tv, and of course reading english books. And you know what's funny, my first english series that I watched was law and order. At first I always need subtitles when i watched the series. But then when I improved, I don't even need subtitle anymore. I can just understand everything they talked about in English.

Tokyo is to Osaka as New York is to LA

the girl in leather jacket is so pretty

Ive been to tokyo before, but I would love to visit Osaka!

I am glad that the charm of OSAKA is condensed😊

日本の町で大阪が一番好きな町です。何故なら私の好きな日本語先生は大阪出身からです。このような動画を作ってくれてありがとうございます。次のビデオにも楽しみにしています。😻

@johnsalchichon3605

2 жыл бұрын

Nihongo jozu

@hninpapa3027

2 жыл бұрын

ありがとう🤗

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

すべての日本人は同じです。 傲慢で、冷たく、機械的で、仕事に夢中です。 彼らが拠点を置く都市が何であれ。

@htetwaiyan2407

2 жыл бұрын

Ama, japan mhr kyaung tat tr lr?

@hninpapa3027

2 жыл бұрын

@@htetwaiyan2407 မြန်မာနိုင်ငံမှာဘဲလမ်းပျောက်နေတုန်းပါ

We were able to pass by with my friends when you interviewed your friend rocky..😁😁😁

Hi Thank you for your video. After watching your video, I decided to visit Japan this October. I am from Australia. Love to meet you. Thank you Best Regards Gamini Ranasinghe

In general, Osaka people are really friendly, have a good sense of humour and seems more open and outgoing than most places in Japan.

@maegalroammis6020

2 жыл бұрын

japanese of osaka are just like any other people in japan: two-faced, cold , obsessed by work, traditionnalist, superficial and racist.

@daenackdranils5624

Жыл бұрын

what about shizuoka , nagoya or yokohama