Are Osaka people really friendly?

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  • @takashiifromjapan
    @takashiifromjapan  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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  • @PuckishAngeI
    @PuckishAngeI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +184

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

    • @chobai9996
      @chobai9996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @PuckishAngeI
      @PuckishAngeI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @astralsheepu7379
      @astralsheepu7379 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As a student in Tokyo I would have to disagree 💀 almost all of my foreign peers at my school are Asian. Only about 15% of the foreigners in my school here are westerners. There were more in my language school but most didn’t stay long.

  • @omarmontes90
    @omarmontes90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    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.

  • @kayannakagurazaka6190
    @kayannakagurazaka6190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    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.,

  • @Funica11
    @Funica11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    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
      @elevatorsfromromania ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

    • @luilui8
      @luilui8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Woaah thats so true yess thank you😇🙏🏻

    • @ncalba
      @ncalba ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes Osaka is one of my favorite Japanese cities especially Kyoto

    • @arowoflights1377
      @arowoflights1377 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
      @yourmercenaryfilms ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very interesting comment thank you

  • @Jordan-inJapan
    @Jordan-inJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    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
      @maegalroammis6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @Jordan-inJapan
      @Jordan-inJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @heron6462
      @heron6462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      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
      @Jordan-inJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heron6462 lol

  • @MrShem123ist
    @MrShem123ist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    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
      @Lee-ic8ln 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @MrShem123ist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Nintendan95
    @Nintendan95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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

  • @chrislee7222
    @chrislee7222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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.

  • @theboredprogrammer1114
    @theboredprogrammer1114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    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.

  • @melodybluesx
    @melodybluesx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    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!

  • @mnmaddict37532
    @mnmaddict37532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    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
      @Tonytayloring ปีที่แล้ว +15

      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)

    • @nidhishshivashankar4885
      @nidhishshivashankar4885 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea very doubtful a lady running a shop is being mean spirited and not just teasing you

  • @alexlaurence
    @alexlaurence 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    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.

    • @fastcow7013
      @fastcow7013 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@daenackdranils5624LMFAOO WHO HURT YOU

    • @VIVY1818
      @VIVY1818 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @daenackdranils5624ASD

  • @Mr-pn2eh
    @Mr-pn2eh ปีที่แล้ว +14

    (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
      @VIVY1818 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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😊

  • @yuukimasamura5143
    @yuukimasamura5143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    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
      @darknessbroadcast4139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      MINAMI...

    • @yuukimasamura5143
      @yuukimasamura5143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @dalissoneufrazio1589
      @dalissoneufrazio1589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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
      @yuukimasamura5143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dalissoneufrazio1589 that’s exactly right!

    • @nino6198
      @nino6198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What area is that ? I’m interested to know

  • @doc87jp
    @doc87jp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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
      @jamesbob.5384 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is dating for South Asian men in Japan

  • @sboazny5390
    @sboazny5390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    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
      @cv5420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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
      @karinale-talbot4415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ほんだ-b4i
      @ほんだ-b4i ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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
      @karinale-talbot4415 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ほんだ-b4i thank you. I am planning to visit Yokohama & Osaka.
      Please can I ask you a question about Japanese culture?

    • @ほんだ-b4i
      @ほんだ-b4i ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karinale-talbot4415 yes!

  • @jeelina4055
    @jeelina4055 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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
      @MofongoJones 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How’s it going?

    • @hwlgv
      @hwlgv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @zetos4440
    @zetos4440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

  • @Gilgamesh465
    @Gilgamesh465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Tokyo= New York City vibe, Cold hearted more like New Yorkers of Asia. Reserved.
    Osaka= San Francisco vibe, expensive, friendly ppl, comedian hub.
    Yokohama= Los Angles vibe, casual city vibe. movies and dramas.
    Kakegawa= Portland Oregon vibes, strawberry farming, countryside vibes.
    Nagoya= Detroit vibe, car culture, manufacturing and industry, Chicano inspiration.
    Nagano= Denver vibe, Forests and conservation.
    Kyoto= Washington DC, conservative vibes, strict culture, arrogance.
    Sapporo= Anchorage Alaska vibe, Outdoorsman vibe, indigenous culture and hunting.
    Kobe=Boston vibe, yakuza origins, gang wars, blood money and assassinations.
    Takamatsu= Providence vibes. Relatively safe, no activity vibes.
    Hiroshima= Chicago vibe, working class ,dark gloomy sad, shipyards and stevedore vibes.
    Fukuoka= Miami Vibe, beach vibe, sun bathing vibes.
    Naha = Honolulu Hawaii vibe, super casual, island vibes.

    • @LucasdeFarias
      @LucasdeFarias 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where did you took all this info? Pretty cool tho.

    • @Gilgamesh465
      @Gilgamesh465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@LucasdeFarias I lived in Japan for 3 years . Also watched some movies, dramas and researched some stuff.

    • @miguellaruku2725
      @miguellaruku2725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m cold hearted? 😣. I don’t think I’ve met a cold hearted New Yorker. You must have had a Cali shirt on when you came here.

    • @roroellies8188
      @roroellies8188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about Sendai?

    • @Gilgamesh465
      @Gilgamesh465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@miguellaruku2725 granted this post was just a generalization of the various cities in Japan. I’ve never been to New York City however, I gathered the reputation (from speaking with people personally from there) that such a place would be compared to Tokyo in the sense of the harsh reality of “business first ask questions later” mentality. Now granted not all places are like what I described in the post. Life is relative, it’s conditional, and it’s subjective to circumstances and changes both within us and around us. Not every person from Kobe is apart of the Yamaguchi Gumi crime syndicate. Not every person in Nagoya owns a car etc. However, there are just elements within those places that indicate a certain motif, theme, and sentiment about places that evidently gives each city a very distinct reputation around the world.

  • @Advanced_Arch_Way
    @Advanced_Arch_Way 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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
      @Tonytayloring ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @injanhoi1
    @injanhoi1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

  • @KairyuRider
    @KairyuRider 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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🤔)

  • @wattsenheimer
    @wattsenheimer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @idrissmerahi4040
    @idrissmerahi4040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @andreaambrosini9711
    @andreaambrosini9711 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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!

  • @asdfghjjhgf
    @asdfghjjhgf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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
      @maegalroammis6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @JeffreyStrader
    @JeffreyStrader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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
      @qcgarcia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      L.A.?

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you don't know their culture of superficiality.

    • @Im-fq1mn
      @Im-fq1mn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @jhonysmith2628 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ilmarinen79
    @ilmarinen79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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

  • @steviechopstick7863
    @steviechopstick7863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @forrest_ation
    @forrest_ation ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 😁

  • @YellowxMagic
    @YellowxMagic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @franciscolira2686
    @franciscolira2686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @GretSanDiego
    @GretSanDiego 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @ObIiv
    @ObIiv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @rachelk2457
    @rachelk2457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @Myriel67
    @Myriel67 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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!!!!

  • @adams546
    @adams546 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

    • @varshithagowda6922
      @varshithagowda6922 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes😂

    • @Starrynova
      @Starrynova 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They predict when the light turns green and starts crossing right before it actually does 😂😂😂

  • @darrendent8288
    @darrendent8288 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @etherdog
    @etherdog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @nand3kudasai
    @nand3kudasai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @elmarce1983
    @elmarce1983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

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

    • @BritishRail60062
      @BritishRail60062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @thereonbillasis9400
      @thereonbillasis9400 ปีที่แล้ว

      @

    • @fomorians
      @fomorians ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @Ragnar2411
    @Ragnar2411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I really love the Kansai dialect of people from Osaka!

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      their acent is too strong to be understood

    • @Ragnar2411
      @Ragnar2411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ragnar2411 it's still annoying

    • @Ragnar2411
      @Ragnar2411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @osakameetup
    @osakameetup 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    People from Osaka that attend meetups are mostly really friendly.

  • @dodongai
    @dodongai ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @nobodysodontask588
    @nobodysodontask588 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @kalinga2nihon
    @kalinga2nihon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @n4b-b9
    @n4b-b9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @MyMelody5
    @MyMelody5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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
      @maegalroammis6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Chroniclilskip27
    @Chroniclilskip27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @dongthanhsg
    @dongthanhsg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @Mew77778
    @Mew77778 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @michaelfaryab3714
    @michaelfaryab3714 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @ahealthyskeptic716
    @ahealthyskeptic716 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to work in Tokyo and the people from Osaka would always complain about how cold and rude the people from Tokyo were. They would come to me to ask for directions because they thought I was a foreigner "People from Tokyo are so rude and cold, you can´t even ask them a simple question" 😅On the other hand, those from Tokyo seemed to be afraid of Osaka people...

  • @tacomania7954
    @tacomania7954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @brithanymarbunmusic
    @brithanymarbunmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @sunsetb
    @sunsetb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am glad that the charm of OSAKA is condensed😊

  • @richiNomura707
    @richiNomura707 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My mom's last name comes from Osaka, it's Nomura, and all my family from my mom's side has that one too, you know, Osaka has always called my attention, not only because it feels more naturalistic, but that people are way friendlier than in Tokyo. Due to personal trauma, am someone who still struggles to socialize, but absolutely Loves to see everyone treating me with love or expressing how they Actually feel about me,❤ making Osaka a more suitable and familiar enviornent for me, much more than a place where people are way too reserved and "cold"

  • @jarredb4805
    @jarredb4805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Nico-me5mn
    @Nico-me5mn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ninjachihuahua4843
    @ninjachihuahua4843 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been to Osaka after going to Tokyo and Kyoto. it definitely is less cleaner and smokers are everywhere

  • @SoloAdvantures
    @SoloAdvantures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @zuk207
    @zuk207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tokyo is to Osaka as New York is to LA

  • @RoccosVideos
    @RoccosVideos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @nayorichan9475
    @nayorichan9475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @AndyLifeInVideo
    @AndyLifeInVideo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It's good to see that Osaka people really are more friendly. I'd love to move there, but there's not as many job opportunities as there are in Tokyo.

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      fakely friendly

    • @francescovellucci3218
      @francescovellucci3218 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maegalroammis6020 no fake ...i can say they are so fucking nice. Dont talk shit

  • @faifairuz4843
    @faifairuz4843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @Jauski
    @Jauski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!!

  • @nemuritori
    @nemuritori 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @URvse
    @URvse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @Nirrini
    @Nirrini 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @JasonKhan
    @JasonKhan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @aRnBStar
    @aRnBStar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the girl in leather jacket is so pretty

  • @hat_kid6224
    @hat_kid6224 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Saataa andagii

  • @40kwarriortuber92
    @40kwarriortuber92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Thaile37
    @Thaile37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @aphroditevlugh7431
    @aphroditevlugh7431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Japanese girls are so cute with their bangs on.😉
    They look so timid as well.
    Hiii btw. I followed you already in instaaaaaa.
    Your reply will surely make my day😅
    Arigato!

  • @たなかへンドラ
    @たなかへンドラ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first girl with black jacket in this video is so かわいい😆~

  • @orlystudio
    @orlystudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 🙏

  • @miida21
    @miida21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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。

  • @youhaventgotaprayer
    @youhaventgotaprayer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @runicover7227
    @runicover7227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 TH-cam 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.

  • @barneyerror4561
    @barneyerror4561 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well, they’re more friendly than that city, Tomo

  • @commentarytalk1446
    @commentarytalk1446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The last lady interviewed had a very strong grasp of verbal communication in English: She spoke with verve and a high degree of articulate literacy. Interestingly, she also used a lot of non-verbal communication too. It goes to show how complex language is and even more complex with communication as humans using non-verbal communication as a big part of language! Very impressive to listen to people like that. She even mixed in some idioms, "Off the bat.." and did so "off the cuff", too for example of both forms of communication!
    I guess that's what this video is trying to find out: How Osaka people interact and communicate differently and what impression that has on people?
    Rocky was very forward-thinking considering the right environment he would like for his children to grow up in. It changes one's entire perspective of the world, when seeing things in that way! And I agree, I think Japan must be a good country to raise children. I think they have the priorities about right to benefit people even if at times the Japanese might come across as not so easy to approach randomly in public or as strangers in big cities. Pros and cons as always.

    • @commentarytalk1446
      @commentarytalk1446 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@verreal Well, she was speaking "ad lib" so I'd not expect her to keep 100% composure while trying to communicate both clearly and with warmth (overall she achieved both)! I'd hate to hear all the "umming and erring" I'd probably be doing - in a live interview, hehe!

    • @pucnxl
      @pucnxl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's funny how points of view can be worlds apart. I’ve found her very irritating, both verbally and non-verbally.

    • @commentarytalk1446
      @commentarytalk1446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pucnxl Well I can see how that can work so I'm not "starry-eyed" but I can "tune-out" things that could irritate me (mannerisms etc) so long as articulation and coherence in semantics are high which is what I found in how she spoke. She was able to adapt to the questions quickly also iirc given it was 1 month ago, too. So for me that is praiseworthy. I find the way Japanese speak has many such merits too.

  • @zte69
    @zte69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From france, great video !

  • @mosab22
    @mosab22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's sunny in Osaka 🌞
    I am a little bit jealous 😬 I live in Ireland where is the weather mostly cloudy 😣
    I loved this episode! I am planning to visit Osaka because they do have Halal restaurants not to mention that I love Japanese cuisine 🤤

  • @tokoabc6564
    @tokoabc6564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have friends from Osaka and kanto region (saitama), and I think it depends on the people, I've been to my Osaka and Saitama's friends house...but i do think in general, Osaka people are friendlier than those from Kanto area.

  • @ShadowPuppet3001
    @ShadowPuppet3001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @garypeanuts622
    @garypeanuts622 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @unique2225
    @unique2225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dont know much but osaka people r beautiful.

  • @_ZeMauricio_
    @_ZeMauricio_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @jinhong91
    @jinhong91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I did meet a friendly and talkative old man on the very first day when I went to Osaka.
    I wasn't fluent at speaking Japanese so it was hard to communicate.
    It seems like he had a drinking problem as he said he cannot live without drinking Sochu.
    Other than that, I didn't really meet anyone who started a conversation with me, probably because I am Asian and looked very similar to Japanese people.
    I assume the more talkative people would want to talk to people who looked foreign.

  • @playmakersmusic
    @playmakersmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I thought you were still in Okinawa! I hope you will do one in Hokkaido! 頑張ってくださいたかしいさん!

  • @janna3474
    @janna3474 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx T Wow I love the sound of Osaka 😊

  • @guilhermelima5812
    @guilhermelima5812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your interviews are really interesting!!!

  • @captain_laiba
    @captain_laiba 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @teamunderground1420
    @teamunderground1420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will come to Japan this month!

  • @evan8895
    @evan8895 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    loving the videos bro, keep up the good work!

  • @NV2-Kauiki
    @NV2-Kauiki 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this channel

  • @meloowl2
    @meloowl2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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